CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Health and Safety

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of health and safety emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It also details the need for a structured management approach to health and safety and the key factors in implementing health and safety policy.

This course is suitable for everyone working in a supervisory or training position looking to increase their knowledge and skills. This quality-focused and accredited qualification engages learners in a typically dry subject.

Accidents and illness can result in disability, death or incapacity for work. The supervisor is in an ideal position to influence, monitor and train employees. They can also ensure that managers are informed, persuaded, encouraged or pressured into providing for better health and safety standards.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety
• Show awareness of the benefits of health and safety culture
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety control and improvement strategies available to supervisors

In addition to being able to supervise health & safety within the workplace, when accompanied by teaching/training qualifications you will also be able to deliver health & safety courses through your attained advance knowledge.

There will be a 2 hour exam on the final day of the course.

A basic knowledge of health & safety issues. Ideally a Level 2 Award in Health & Safety or equivalent.

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