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Free Level 1 Health and Safety Course in Barrow in Furness

CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Jun 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety Course in Barrow in Furness. Classes run at The Bridge Barrow-in-Furness, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 4 weeks and gives you a short introduction to the course. You'll cover the basics of workplace safety, hazard awareness, and how to reduce risk. 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 Level 1 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 and how to spot them.
  • You'll understand your rights and responsibilities around health and safety at work.
  • You'll learn how to assess and reduce risk in everyday situations.
  • You'll recognise the importance of reporting accidents and near-misses.
  • You'll understand basic fire safety and emergency procedures.
  • You'll explore how health and safety rules protect workers and employers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Bridge Barrow-in-Furness. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor support throughout. Assessment is carried out during the course, usually through short written tasks or questions. There is no formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bridge Barrow-in-Furness will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative, works in environments where basic safety knowledge is required.
  • Care assistant, supports people in settings with clear health and safety responsibilities.
  • Retail assistant, handles stock and customer areas where hazard awareness matters.
  • Catering assistant, works in kitchens where food and safety rules apply.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintains safe and hazard-free environments.
  • Volunteer coordinator, supports organisations that require basic safety awareness.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, the next step up and recognised by many employers as a standard workplace qualification.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety, covers more ground and suits those moving into supervisory or team-leader roles.
  • IOSH Working Safely, a widely used short course for employees across many industries.
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