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Level 4 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Wakefield

Cost£600 + VAT
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Train2Train over five intensive days.

The course is aimed at supervisors and managers with direct responsibility for health and safety. It is recommended that you hold a Level 3 health and safety qualification, or have solid working knowledge of the course. You'll cover the legal and moral obligations managers carry, and how to manage safety effectively at a supervisory level.

You'll finish with a Highfield Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Who this course is for

This course and subsequent qualification is aimed at supervisors and managers with a direct responsibility for health and safety management. The course is intended for learners already working in the capacity of supervisor or manager and those who are preparing to start work at this level. The objective of the course is to support the learners’ role in the workplace. Delegates gaining this qualification will know that supervisors and managers have legal and moral obligations to ensure health and safety within a business and that this includes obligations to employees, contractors, visitors and suppliers. Its subject areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to developing safe working procedures in the workplace.

Entry requirements

Delegates are required to be aged 16 years of age or older. It is also recommended that delegates hold a Level 3 Health and Safety qualification or have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety is in the Workplace.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal duties managers and supervisors have under health and safety law.
  • You'll learn how to identify and assess workplace hazards and risks.
  • You'll develop skills to implement and monitor health and safety management systems.
  • You'll understand how to investigate incidents and near misses.
  • You'll learn how to communicate health and safety requirements to your team.
  • You'll know how to promote a positive safety culture within an organisation.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time over five days. Learning takes place through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and practical exercises. Assessment is by a written examination set by Highfield. You must pass the exam to achieve the Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Train2Train will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Health and Safety Officer, manages safety compliance across a workplace.
  • Safety Advisor, provides expert guidance on risk and legal requirements.
  • Safety Supervisor, oversees day-to-day health and safety on site.
  • Health and Safety Manager, leads an organisation's safety function.
  • Compliance Officer, ensures the business meets regulatory standards.
  • Site Manager, holds overall responsibility for safety on construction or industrial sites.

What you could study next

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, a widely held qualification for those moving into dedicated health and safety roles.
  • NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, a Level 6 qualification suited to senior safety professionals.
  • IOSH Managing Safely, a practical short course that complements a Level 4 Award for those managing teams.
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