Free Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day. This free health and safety in the workplace course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover the key health and safety knowledge that employers expect across most workplaces. A guidance session takes place before you start, so the team can confirm the course is the right fit. The Highfield level 2 health and safety in the workplace qualification is well recognised by employers in a wide range of sectors.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll identify common workplace hazards and understand how to control them.
You'll learn your rights and responsibilities under UK health and safety law.
You'll understand how risk assessments work and why they matter.
You'll recognise how accidents and ill health at work can be prevented.
You'll learn how to report incidents and near misses correctly.
You'll understand the role of employers and employees in keeping workplaces safe.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Wellington House. The course uses a mix of taught sessions and group activities. Assessment is through a written test or short-answer questions covering the core health and safety topics. Your tutor will guide you through the material at a manageable pace across the 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative - health and safety knowledge is expected in most warehouses.
Care assistant - employers in care require staff to understand workplace safety.
Construction labourer - a foundation for working safely on site.
Retail supervisor - responsible for safety checks and incident reporting.
Facilities assistant - supports safe building and site operations.
Manufacturing operative - safety awareness is essential on the production floor.
School support staff - schools require all staff to understand health and safety duties.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (Highfield or NEBOSH) - moves you into supervisory or management-level safety responsibilities.
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - a widely requested qualification for health and safety officer roles.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in your chosen sector, such as care, construction, or facilities management, where health and safety knowledge supports further study.
