LEVEL 4 HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

LEVEL 4 HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (Highfield International)

Effective management of health and safety in the workplace has the potential to save your business significant sums of money. Accidents and injuries in the workplace cost businesses and the wider economy billions every year. Mitigate against that risk and provide a safer workplace that saves your business money.

Who is the qualification aimed at?
The qualification is for existing supervisors and managers who have direct responsibility for health and safety in their workplace. It is also suitable for learners who will progress to become a supervisor or manager with responsibility for health and safety.

What are the entry requirements?
We recommend that all learners working towards this qualification have achieved a level 3 qualification in health and safety.

What topics are covered?
• Duties and responsibilities of employers, employees and others in relation to health and safety at work
• Health and safety management in an organisation
• Procedures for developing and implementing risk assessment
• Procedures for developing and implementing safe systems of work
• Review of health and safety across an organisation
• Understanding of international legislation

Why should I take this training course?
Learners who successfully complete this qualification will gain the knowledge to effectively manage health and safety in their workplace.

You will understand the legal and moral obligations placed upon businesses to ensure health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors and suppliers. Using the knowledge gained through the qualification you will be able to implement safe working practices in your business.

How is it assessed?
The qualification is assessed in two parts. Learners must undertake a risk assessment and construct a safe system of work. This is marked by the training centre. The second part of the qualification is a 60-question multiple choice examination. Examinations are available in English and Arabic.

How long will it take?
The guided learning hours for this qualification are 40 hours. What is my progression from this qualification? Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to study further occupational health and safety qualifications at level 4 or 5.

Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a multiple choice examination and practical assessment.

Topics covered
These include duties and responsibilities, health and safety policies, developing and implementing risk assessments and safe systems of work and incident investigation.

Where can this course be taken?

JLS Yachts Training Institute – Highfield International approved training centre.