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Health and Safety training, as well as being a legal requirement, enables employers and employees to create a safe workplace for both staff and customers.

In 2012/13 there were 646,000 self-reported injuries at work, 80,000 of which were reported to the Health and Safety Executive by employers.*

Leicester College’s Health and Safety training is suitable for employees with a direct responsibility for Health and Safety, as well as the wider workforce.

*Data from HSE 2012/13 Statistics

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Health and Safety in the Workplace (Group) Award

Course Code: C0435 Fees: 2 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?This training offers a basic introduction to Health and Safety requirements.

Who should attend?Anyone in a work environment as it provides an understanding of Health and Safety that will enable delegates to contribute to the Health and Safety of their workplace.

Training outcomesDelegates will receive high-quality training in health and safety laws, welfare, risk assessments, work equipment, manual handling, handling hazardous substances, heights, vehicles, noise and vibration.

DurationOne day.

AssessmentAt the end of the training delegates will be required to complete a 30-question multiple choice examination. A score of 20 correct answers is required for a pass.

ProgressionDelegates could look at a career in health and safety after undertaking further training. Progression to the Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety and Risk.

Health and SafetyAward

Course Codes: C0801 Fees: £70Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 1

What is the training about?This flexible roll-on/roll-off course provides you with details of the health and safety principles, which apply to work environments. Who should attend?There are no academic requirements for this course, though delegates should attend an Initial Advice and Guidance session.

Training outcomesThis course is broken down in to four key areas: understand the importance of health and safety procedures, understand the key rights and responsibilities relating to health and safety, an awareness of potential hazards and the conditions that can cause risk, and identify safe practices and protective equipment

Duration10 hours.

AssessmentAssessment is via examinations.

ProgressionOn completion of this course you could progress further by enrolling on a workskills award, short vocational programme.

Ranjeev Behal, Personnel Officer (Training) at Walkers Midshire Foods says: “Logistically it has been easier for us to work together with Leicester College.

“We have a good working relationship. The trainers and assessors offer us bespoke courses, with a degree of flexibility and our business needs are always at the forefront. Courses are mainly delivered on-site which is perfect for us.

“We are a quality family-run business and we provide foods to leading supermarkets. We get the latest up-to-date information on all business-specific courses for us that are matched to our needs.”

“We like that the qualifications offered have had a direct impact to the business. Our members of staff enrolled on these courses are now more aware when it comes to health and safety in food. Its best practice for us and the feedback from them is great. They appreciate the new knowledge they have.”

Walkers Midshire FoodsHealth and Safety in the Workplace Level 2

93% of employers said that training had positively impacted their business

(Employer Survey 2014)

2 Costs for training with this symbol are variable dependent on the numnber of delegates, venue etc.

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IOSH – Managing Safely Certificate

Course Code: C0512 Fees: £380 Start Date: 9 December 2014 Level: 3

Course Code: C0440 Fees: £380 Start Date: 16 June 2015 Level: 3

What is the training about?This training offers a step-by-step guide to carrying out the key health and safety activities that managers might be responsible for and gives practical skills for use in the workplace.

Who should attend?Supervisors and managers with supervisory responsibility for health and safety.

Training outcomesBy the end of the training, employees should be able to:• explain “managing safely”• describe how to integrate systems successfully• describe statutory requirements for reporting and

procedures for checking non-reporting• define hazards and risks and describe the legal

requirements for risk assessment.

DurationOne week: 9am to 5pm for four days.

AssessmentAssessment is by examination.

ProgressionEmployees could seek to pursue a career in managing health and safety with additional training at Level 3.

Manual HandlingCertificate

Course Code: C0252 Fees: £120 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?It is designed to meet the specific needs of retailers and supply chain organisations where staff are required to lift and carry stock.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Training outcomesThe course will cover manual handling techniques, health and safety regulations, lifting large items such as mattresses and furniture and tips and techniques for preventing work place injuries and it has been designed with the specific needs of retailers in mind.

DurationOne day.

AssessmentNo standardised assessment.

ProgressionEmployees can progress to a health and safety qualification such as IOSH managing safely or retail vocational qualification. This training will also help employees to be more confident in lifting and health and safety in the workplace.

95% of employers said that they would recommend Leicester College

(Employer Survey 2014)

NEBOSH ConstructionCertificate

Course Code: C0516 Fees: £1,575 Start Date: 13 January 2015 Level: 3

What is the training about?This training looks at potential hazards to Health and Safety specifically within construction and upskills employees on maintaining a safe working environment.

Who should attend?This training is aimed at supervisors, managers and construction design and manager (CDM) coordinators within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.

Training outcomesEmployees can expect to cover units on the management of health and safety, managing and controlling hazards in construction activities and construction health and safety practical application.

DurationOne day a week for 20 weeks.

AssessmentThere are two, 2-hour written exams and one practical.

ProgressionEmployees can progress to the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. The qualification is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Course Code: C0513 Fees: £1,075 Start Date: 2 September 2014 Level: 3

Course Code: C0514 Fees: £1,075 Start Date: 4 March 2015 Level: 3

What is the training about?This is the first stage in a full-time career in Health and Safety as a Health and Safety manager. The training is broken down into three units as follows: • the Management of Health and Safety • controlling Hazards • practical application of Health and Safety skills.

Each unit can be studied individually. Please enquire about individual unit cost.

Who should attend?Those who wish to become health and safety practitioners or managers, supervisors and sole proprietors who need to demonstrate competency.

Training outcomesThe training helps delegates to manage risks effectively. Many delegates take the NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in Health and Safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

Duration9pm to 5pm, one day per week for 15 weeks.

AssessmentAssessment is through exams.

ProgressionLevel 5 in Occupational Health and Safety in PracticeNEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety.

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Occupational Health and Safety in Practice Diploma

Course Code: C1175 Fees: £1,959 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 5

What is the training about?This training covers the development, promotion and monitoring of procedures to control health and safety in the workplace.

Who should attend?This training is intended for managers and others who are practising health and safety within the workplace such as health and safety managers, officers or advisors. The training can lead on to chartered membership of IOSH providing that your employee passes their selection criteria.

Training outcomesBy the end of the training, employees should be able to:• ensure their own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety• monitor and develop procedures to control and assess

risks to Health and Safety• promote a Health and Safety culture within the workplace• investigate and evaluate incidents and complaints in

the workplace• ensure their actions aim to protect the environment.

Duration12 to 24 months.

AssessmentAssessment is continuous.

ProgressionEmployees could progress to an undergraduate or a masters degree in occupational health and safety or a diploma in health and safety.

A recent estimate for injuries indicates that 5.2 million dayswere lost in 2012/13, on average 8.1 days per injury.http://www.hse.gov.uk