Free Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Barnsley Adult Skills and Community Learning, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the key health and safety knowledge that employers expect, from risk assessment to workplace hazards and legal responsibilities. A Highfield Level 2 health and safety in the workplace qualification is well recognised across many sectors. You'll start with a guidance session to make sure the course is the right fit.
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 how to control them.
You'll understand your legal rights and responsibilities under health and safety law.
You'll learn how to carry out and record a basic risk assessment.
You'll recognise the roles of employers and employees in keeping workplaces safe.
You'll understand how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
You'll learn about fire safety, manual handling, and personal protective equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. The course uses a mix of discussion, group activities, and written tasks. Assessment is through a short written test or assignment covering the core health and safety topics. Your tutor will guide you through the material at a steady pace across the 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley Adult Skills and Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Health and safety knowledge is expected in most care roles.
Warehouse operative. Employers look for awareness of workplace safety procedures.
Construction labourer. A health and safety qualification supports site work.
Retail supervisor. Responsible for team safety and hazard reporting.
School support worker. Safe working practices are required in education settings.
Factory or production operative. Health and safety training is a common requirement.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. A natural next step if you want to take on supervisory or management responsibilities.
IOSH Managing Safely. A widely used qualification for those moving into team leader or site manager roles.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in your specific sector, such as construction, care, or hospitality, which build on this health and safety foundation.
