BSC Awards Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety at Work
Overview
The Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety at Work aims to formalise health and safety induction training in the form of a nationally-recognised qualification. Accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) at Level 1 in the National Qualifications Framework.
Benefits
- A nationally-recognised, transferable qualification.
- A syllabus based on the national occupationalstandards which covers the basics of health and safety in the workplace.
- A flexible learning model which allows organisations to prepare candidates as they wish using learning materials supplied by BSC Awards.
- An in-company, on-demand examination scheme whereby organisations can hold examinations on a date and at a time of their choice.
- A syllabus designed to provide the underpinning knowledge for the health and safety element of a range of sector-specific NVQs.
- Establishes a progression route to a range of BSC Awards Level 2 qualifications in health and safety.
Training format
- We provide candidates with handouts, PowerPoint slides and lesson plans as required.
- Organisations prepare candidates for the assessment. The syllabus can be delivered as a 1-day course.
- Organisations order a 40-question multiplechoice examination from BSC Awards.
- Candidates sit the examination in-company, invigilated by the company under strict examination conditions.
- Answer forms returned to BSC Awards for marking.
- Results and certificates issued within five days.
Course content
- The Legal Position
- The Working Environment
- Workplace Accidents
- Reducing Workplace InjuriesRisk Management
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Hazardous Substances
- Safety Signs and Signals
- Manual Handling
- Workstations and Display Screen Equipment
- Work-Related Ill-Health
- Workforce Consultation
