Health and Safety QLS Level 3

Course Code

SH020

Do you want to develop your health and safety knowledge to enhance your career? Then this Health and Safety QLS Level 3 could be perfect for you.

Gain a sound introduction to the basics of health and safety.
Learn about the different legal frameworks for health and safety.
Understand the roles and responsibilities in a workplace.
Explore the polices that are put in place to protect those who could be affected by a company’s activities.
Develop safe systems of work and risk assessments.

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This Health and Safety QLS Level 3 course explores the fascinating world of health and safety at an advanced level.

This comprehensive programme is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the principles and practices that underpin effective health and safety management in diverse workplace settings.

Whether you are looking to progress your career, enhance your professional skills, or ensure compliance with legal requirements, this course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to excel in the field.

During this course, you will delve into advanced topics such as risk assessment methodologies, accident investigation techniques, emergency planning, and occupational health management.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks, international standards, and industry best practices that shape the health and safety landscape.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn a certificate that will enhance your career prospects and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers. Moreover, you will possess the skills and confidence to assess, manage, and continually improve health and safety practices within any organisation.

The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free.

All the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

What next?

Upon completion of this Health and Safety in the Workplace QLS Level 3 course, you could develop your knowledge further by studying another one of our health and safety courses.

Here are some job roles within the health and safety industry:

Health and safety officer/coordinator
Safety inspector
Occupational health specialist
Environmental health and safety manager
Risk manager
Ergonomist
Safety trainer/instructor
Construction safety officer
Industrial hygienist
Health and safety consultant

Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Legal framework for health and safety
Sources of law (England and Wales)
The HSE
The responsibilities of employers and employees
Employers' roles and responsibilities
Client roles and responsibilities
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) roles and responsibility
Policies
Hazards and risks
Effects of changes to work practices
Risk rating of hazards
Environmental aspects
Working at height
Accident data
Using risk assessments in appropriate formats
Special cases
Workers with disabilities
Lone workers
Control and monitoring
Hierarchy of risk control
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Controlling the risks to health
Safe systems of work
Developing a safe system of work
Work equipment
Practical safeguards
Guards
Electrical hazards
Emergency routes, exits and emergency procedures
Principles of heat transmission and the spread of fires
Fire risk assessment
Chemical and biological hazards
The role of COSHH
Incident and accident investigation and reporting
Recording and reporting
RIDDOR

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete.

Study method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post. You will also get tutor support by email.

Course outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a health and safety level 3 Certificate of Achievement from The Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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*Student notebook

Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.