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Free Level 1 Health and Safety Course Online

CostFREE
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start7 Jan 2027
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life. The course takes around five weeks to complete.

You'll cover the basics of the course in the workplace. Topics include hazard identification, risk awareness, and your responsibilities as a worker or volunteer. No prior knowledge is needed. You'll need an English qualification at Entry Level 3 or above, and you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Award in Health and Safety.

Who this course is for

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to health and safety for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health and safety qualification to their CV.

Entry requirements

As this is a level 1 course you should have an English qualification at entry level 3 or above. This could be a GCSE or an equivalent such as a functional skills qualification. You will also need to undertake an initial assessment to determine if this is the right level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common workplace hazards.
  • You'll understand the basics of risk assessment.
  • You'll learn your responsibilities for health and safety at work.
  • You'll recognise how accidents and ill health can be prevented.
  • You'll understand the roles of employers and employees in keeping workplaces safe.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on short tasks or questions linked to the course content. You won't need to travel to a centre. Everything is completed online.

What you will need to bring

Westmorland and Furness Adult Education will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need a device with internet access to study online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people in care settings where basic safety knowledge is required.
  • Warehouse operative, works in environments with health and safety responsibilities.
  • Retail assistant, handles stock and customer areas where safety rules apply.
  • Volunteer coordinator, manages volunteers in settings that require safety awareness.
  • School support worker, assists in environments with clear health and safety duties.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, the next step for a more thorough health and safety qualification recognised by employers.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety, broadens your knowledge and strengthens your CV further.
  • IOSH Working Safely, a widely used short course for employees in safety-conscious workplaces.
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