Free Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Sheffield. Classes run at CTS Training Sheffield, during the day. This free health and safety in the workplace course is funded by the government through the ESFA. It covers the core knowledge employers expect, from identifying hazards to understanding your legal responsibilities at work. The course takes around 12 hours to complete.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll identify common workplace hazards and how to reduce them.
You'll understand your legal rights and responsibilities under health and safety law.
You'll recognise how to report accidents and incidents correctly.
You'll learn how risk assessments work and why they matter.
You'll understand the roles of employers and employees in keeping a workplace safe.
You'll identify safe working practices relevant to a range of industries.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at CTS Training Sheffield, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is tutor-led, covering health and safety knowledge through group discussion and guided study. Assessment is by a short written test or knowledge-based questions. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative - employers expect basic health and safety knowledge
Construction labourer - a health and safety qualification supports site work
Care assistant - health and safety awareness is required in care settings
Retail assistant - useful for roles involving manual handling and store safety
Factory or production operative - required knowledge for most manufacturing roles
Cleaning operative - supports safe working in commercial and public environments
Catering assistant - health and safety rules apply across all food service roles
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - if you're heading into hospitality or catering roles.
Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Awareness - builds on your health and safety knowledge for specific workplace risks.
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace - a deeper level 2 health and safety in the workplace qualification for supervisory or team leader roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage - combines well with this health and safety in the workplace certificate if you're aiming for logistics work.
