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Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Bracknell – Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Cost£55.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Dec 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Bracknell. Classes run at Bracknell Open Learning Centre, part-time during the day. You must be 19 or over to enrol.

The course gives you a solid overview of health and safety in the workplace. You'll learn how to minimise incidents, prevent accidents, and reduce near-misses. It runs over one week and includes a written exam. Highfield sets and marks the assessment.

You'll finish with the Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace.

Who this course is for

Completing the Level 2 Health and Safety course gives individuals an all-round overview of general health and safety in the workplace. They will learn how to minimise incidents, prevent accidents and reduce near-misses.On passing the exam you will get a Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace.

Entry requirements

Learners must be over the age of 19 years old

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key principles of health and safety law in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to identify hazards and assess risks in a workplace.
  • You'll explore how to prevent accidents and reduce near-misses.
  • You'll learn how to respond to workplace incidents correctly.
  • You'll understand employer and employee responsibilities under health and safety legislation.
  • You'll gain knowledge of safe working practices across common workplace environments.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Bracknell Open Learning Centre. The course is taught over one week with daytime sessions. Assessment is by a written exam set by Highfield. You need to pass the exam to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bracknell Open Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Health and safety officer, monitors and enforces safety standards at work.
  • Site supervisor, oversees safe working practices on construction or industrial sites.
  • Warehouse team leader, responsible for safety compliance in a warehouse setting.
  • Care home manager, ensures health and safety standards are met for staff and residents.
  • Facilities coordinator, manages safe and compliant building environments.
  • Retail supervisor, supports safe working practices across a shop or store.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, a step up for those moving into supervisory or management roles.
  • IOSH Managing Safely, a widely used qualification for managers and team leaders with health and safety responsibilities.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, suited to those pursuing a dedicated health and safety career.
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