Get a better understanding of Health and Safety with this course, allowing you to help keep everyone safe in your workplace.
Basic Health & Safety Awareness (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 54 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Videos include subtitles
Group Rates also available
This awareness course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in health and safety awareness. It is designed to meet the Health and Safety regulations and covers an awareness in Health & Safety. Some industries and occupations only require a basic understanding of health & safety rules and practices or require staff to just complete induction into health & safety. This basic course is ideal to meet this requirement. The course covers the important points but does not go into the detail our level 1, 2 or 3 courses cover.
You can also complete our full level 1 or level 2 courses as online or classroom courses nationally.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Care sector
- Care certificate
This course comes with 2.0 hrs (3.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 54 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Importance of Health and Safety
- What causes accidents?
- Health and Safety Law
- Accident Prevention
- PPE and COSHH
- Basic First Aid Advice
- When an Accident Happens
- Policies and procedures
- Fire Safety
- DSE
- Manual handling basics
- ProTrainings Health and Safety Awareness level 1 & 2 student manual V4.2
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Control of legionella bacteria in water systems - Audit checklists
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid at Work Regulations 1981 HSE document
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Getting to Grips with Manual Handling link to HSE website
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HSE Using electric storage batteries safely INDG139
- HSE details on PAT testing leaflet link
- HSE guide to COSHH
- HSE guide to PPE
- HSE newsletter on the use of ladders
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- Legionnaires’ disease - Control of legionella bacteria in water systems
- Legionnaires’ disease A brief guide for duty holders
- Link to the HSE website
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Step by Step Guide to COSHH HSE Guide - Link to HSE website
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Workplace Accident Book
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
- Workplace health, safety and welfare A short guide for managers from the HSE
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
