LEVEL 3: AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (RQF)

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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to provide candidates with a more advanced understanding of health and safety.

Ideal for those who work, or intend to work at a supervisory or management level, this 3 day course covers a range of health and safety topics, including: workplace legal requirements, the benefits of using a health and safety system, principles of risk assessment and the risks and control methods for common workplace hazards.

Successful candidates will leave with a greater understanding of health and safety in the workplace, enabling them to help maintain a safer working environment.

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Glasgow Tue 14 Apr 2026 9am-3pm £95 Book Now

REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:

  • Be 16 years of age
  • It is recommended that learns already hold Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.
 
LENGTH OF COURSE:

3 days

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Health and safety legal requirements
  • Roles and responsibilities of employers
  • Demonstrating best practice for health and safety compliance
  • Communicating health and safety information
  • Definition of key health and safety terms
  • Main causes of injuries and ill health at work
  • Benefits and key elements of safety management systems
  • Principles of risk assessment:
    • Benefits of assessing and controlling risks
    • Types of risk assessment
    • Steps needed to complete a simple risk assessment
  • Risks and control methods for common workplace hazards:
    • Occupational, environmental, human and organisational factors
    • Injuries, ill health and other damage that can occur
    • Identifying risk control measures using the hierarchy of control
  • Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
  • Investigation techniques for revealing immediate and root causes


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Continual assessment by tutor.
  • 1 x multiple choice question paper 9pass mark 40/60

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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