cErtificate IN supervising staff safely (3 day course) |   |
The Level 2 Certificate in Supervising Staff Safely is aimed at those with general responsibility for the
health and safety of others. It provides supervisors, team leaders, department heads and junior managers with a nationally-recognised qualification. Accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) at Level 2 in the National Qualifications Framework.
Benefits
- A nationally-recognised, transferable qualification.
- A practical syllabus based on the national occupational standards which provides supervisors with the knowledge and understanding necessary to their role in promoting health and safety in the workplace.
- A flexible learning model which allows organisations to prepare candidates as they wish using learning materials supplied by BSC Awards.
- Fit for purpose assessment tasks related directly to the candidate’s workplace, testing the application of learning in a practical context.
- A syllabus designed to provide the underpinning knowledge for the health and safety element of a range of sector-specific NVQs and a progression route to the BSC Awards Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.
Course Framework
Our training utilises the very latest learning methods, with special emphasis on participative and interactive techniques. Overall, the aim of our training is to share knowledge and practical experience and, through tutor-led sessions, build on that experience so that every participant is able to manage risk assessment effectively and realistically. The training sets out to develop sound and practical knowledge and understanding for day-to-day application in the workplace and prepares each participant for the Level 2 qualification assessment.
Coverage
- Health and safety management systems
- Health and safety policies
- The role of the supervisor
- Record keeping
- Safety briefings
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Improving the health and safety culture
- Receiving new starters
- Identifying hazards
- Assessing risks
- Prioritising action to address risks
- Recommending suitable control measures
- Health and safety inspections
- The role of audits
- Reporting and investigating accidents/near misses
- The main regulations relating to health and safety
- Enforcement of legislation
- Consequences of breaching legislation
- Monitoring health, safety and welfare of employees
- Requirements for children and young persons
Assessment Arrangements
Candidates book their assessment with GTG for the BSC Awards for a fee of £30 (+VAT). Candidates complete a workplace-based risk assessment task and submit this electronically to BSC Awards for marking by an external examiner. Results and certificates issued within ten days.