Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety QLS Level 7

Program Overview

This Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety at QLS Level 7 provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to create a safe and responsible workplace culture. The 18-module course covers topics such as accident reporting, risk management, and first aid. The online assessments conclude the program, and successful completion prepares individuals to contribute to workplace health and safety.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is an Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety at QLS Level 7. It is an endorsed health and safety course that can be taken in your spare time. It is suitable for business owners, managers, supervisors, team leaders, and employees at all levels. The course aims to empower the workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to create a safe and responsible workplace culture. Key topics covered include the responsibilities of employers and employees, the basics of first-aid, accident reporting and investigations, identifying hazards at work, risk management, health and safety policy development, and more.

Outline:

The course comprises 18 in-depth modules, which conclude with online assessments in multiple choice format:

• Workplace Health and Safety Experience
• Employer and Employee Health and Safety Responsibilities
• Safety and Health Inspections
• Accident Reporting & Investigations
• The Safety Culture
• Identifying Hazards
• Resolving Hazards
• Taking Proactive Measures
• Planning for Health and Safety
• Preparing and Implementing a Safety Plan
• Reducing Risk and Protecting
• Basic First Aid
• Fire Safety at Work
• Working at Height
• Safety Signs and Signals
• Managing Workplace Transport Safety
• Manual Handling at Work
• Managing Electric and Gas Safety

Assessment:

Accidents and injuries in the workplace can only be avoided when everyone plays a part in their prevention.

Other:

Workplace health and safety is a collective responsibility, shared equally by every member of the workforce. Employers are legally obliged to provide their employees with adequate and up-to-date health and safety training. With which, a culture of safety and proactive risk avoidance can be achieved. In the UK alone, around 70,000 people are injured and 150 killed each year – all due to entirely preventable incidents at work. Furthermore, up to 1.3 million employees experience work-related illnesses. It is only when each and every member of the workforce understands their obligations that adequate health and safety standards can be maintained. Ideal for newcomers and as a helpful refresher course, this exclusive Level 7 Health and Safety Diploma is now open for enrolment.