Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work.
This qualification will address the need for a trained first aider in workplaces that are classed as lower-risk.
Assessment method: Practical assessment plus an examination of multiple choice questions.
Duration: One day course
Level 1 in Fire Safety Awareness
The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is designed to help organisations to meet their duties under current fire safety legislation by providing employees with essential knowledge about fire safety, helping them to understand how to prevent fires from starting and training them in the actions to take if a fire does break out.
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
Duration: Half-day course
Level 2 in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees – this includes suitable training. The CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice combines both the theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject and teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities.
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination and practical assessment
Duration: One day course
Level 2 – Principles of COSHH
Designed for those responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
Duration: Half-day course
