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Health and Safety Training Courses

Level 2 Award in Health and Safety

A 6 hour course covering the basics relating to Health and Safety legislation and is suitable for all staff of premises who are concerned or affected by Health and Safety. Candidates who successfully complete a multiple-choice questionnaire are awarded the Level 2 Award Certificate.

Level 3 Award in Supervising Health and Safety Certificate.

A new course designed for those in the workplace who have responsibility in Health and Safety beyond personal safety. It lasts 18 hours and will develop key areas of health and safety practice and provide an introduction to Health and Safety management techniques.

Level 4 Award in Managing Health and Safety Certificate

A 30 - 40 hour training course for those whose job entails managing Health and Safety within the workplace. Apart from a 3 hour written examination candidates must also complete two assignments and those who achieve the required mark will be awarded the Level 4 Award Certificate.

Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment - Principles and Practice Certificate

Principles and Practice Certificate This new course has been designed for those employees who are required to carry out risk assessments as part of their duties under current Health and Safety law. It can be completed in one day, however candidates are required to carry out Health and Safety Risk Assessment on their own premises within a six week period. On successful completion of the course candidates will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate in risk assessment.

How to book a course

All courses can be held "in house- or local venues at times to suit and to fit in with shifts, evening and weekend working. The costs of the courses will vary with the level of training required and discounts are available where a large number of candidates require training. Course can also be held at weekends and evenings.

Who to contact

Environmental Health
Trafford Council
Trafford Town Hall
Talbot Road
Stretford
M32 0YJ

Email: environmental.health@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 4916
Fax: 0161 912 4917
Textphone: 0161 912 2121 ext 4916

This page was last reviewed on 24 September 2009