Everyone needs to be aware of issues that affect their health and safety at work. Both employers and employees have a legal responsibility to look after health and safety at work together. This course is ideal for learners wishing to develop knowledge to prepare them for employment, or for learners who are already in employment and wish to study the programme as part of their own continuous professional development.

This qualification aims to provide learners with an understanding of key health and safety legislation and how to maintain health and safety in the workplace. It supports safe working practices and may contribute to a reduction in workplace related accidents, injury and illness.