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Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Supervisory health and safety: risk assessment, safe systems of work and workplace hazards.

Intermediate3 daysEnglish or ArabicHighfield

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Course overview

The Highfield (HABC) Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is aimed at learners already working as supervisors, managers or team leaders, and those preparing to start work at this level.

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The total qualification time is 30 hours, of which 21 hours are guided learning over 3 days. Learners understand their legal and moral duties, how to assess and control common workplace hazards, and how to monitor health and safety performance.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Explain the legal, moral and financial reasons for health and safety
  2. 02Carry out risk assessments and apply the hierarchy of control
  3. 03Control common hazards, including work equipment, manual handling and hazardous substances
  4. 04Investigate accidents and incidents
  5. 05Monitor and improve health and safety performance

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    Health and safety management
    • Legal and moral responsibilities
    • Health and safety policy and culture
    • Roles of supervisors and managers
  2. Day 2
    Risk assessment and control
    • Hazard identification and risk assessment
    • Hierarchy of control
    • Work equipment, manual handling and hazardous substances
  3. Day 3
    Monitoring and review
    • Accident and incident investigation
    • Active and reactive monitoring
    • Review and multiple-choice examination

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the qualification take?

30 hours total qualification time, with 21 hours of guided learning delivered over 3 days.

What can I progress to?

Many learners progress to the Level 4 in Health and Safety or the NEBOSH International General Certificate.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

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