This qualification focuses on the importance of maintaining health and safety and ensuring that employee actions reduce risks in the workplace. Candidates will gain a first level understanding of all aspects of health and safety including legislation, fire procedures, chemical safety, manual handling and personal protective equipment. Ideal as an introduction to general health and safety for any environment.

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00

This qualification focuses on the importance of maintaining health and safety in the care sector. An understanding of how to contribute to safely moving and handling individuals and the health and safety of individuals in their daily living will be gained. The importance of the maintenance of a safe and clean environment in a variety of settings will be understood. The necessity to follow company health and safety rules and procedures will also be understood.

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00

This qualification focuses on the importance of maintaining health and safety in the retail sector and the role employees need to play to ensure the safety of themselves, colleagues and customers in store. Candidates will learn the importance of lifting and handling goods properly and the procedures to follow in emergency situations with particular focus on customer safety. The importance of following company health and safety rules and procedures will be understood.

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00

The aim of the HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification is to provide candidates with knowledge of the basic Health and Safety practices that are essential in the workplace. This includes the hazards and risks presented in the workplace along with the relevant legislation, and ensures awareness of costeffective, practical control methods.

The qualification is applicable for any private or public sector working environment and provides employees with an awareness of their own safety, as well as the safety of customers, contractors and members of the public.

The achievement of the HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification will enable learners to work safely and to recognise and deal with hazards in the workplace.

The Ofqual approved HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification has been developed specifically for insertion onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from Proskills. It is therefore fully cognisant with industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognized by The Health and Safety Executive, Auditors and other Enforcement Officers.

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £195.00

The HABC Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace provides progression from the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace and is intended principally for those who are operating in a supervisory or managerial role. Qualification holders will have gained a wide range of knowledge on health and safety Law, the hazards present in a workplace and how to implement effective and necessary controls. The HABC Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace will equip candidates with the skills necessary for the effective supervision of staff. It will also focus on the importance of the health and safety culture of a business which will be an invaluable resource to those taking the qualification.

The HABC Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is applicable for any private or public sector working environment. Candidates working towards the Level 3 qualification will know that supervisors and managers have legal and moral obligations to ensure health and safety within a business and that this includes obligations to employees, contractors, suppliers and members of the public. They will also be able to take responsibility for ensuring the competency of the workforce and for identifying hazards, implementing controls and taking appropriate corrective action when necessary. Furthermore, holders of the Level 3 Award will assist businesses to demonstrate their legal requirement to engage a 'competent person'.

The Ofqual approved HABC Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification has been developed specifically for insertion onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from Proskills. It is therefore fully relevant to industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognized by The Health and Safety Executive, Independent Auditors and Enforcement Officers.

Duration: 2 Days with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £195.00

The Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a qualification aimed at Supervisors and Managers with a direct responsibility for health and safety management.

The qualification is intended for learners already working in the capacity of supervisor or manager and those who are preparing to start work at this level.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that supervisors and managers have legal and moral obligations to ensure health and safety within a business and that this includes obligations to employees, contractors, visitors and suppliers. Its subject areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to developing safe working procedures in the workplace.

The Ofqual approved HABC Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification has been developed specifically for insertion onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from Proskills. It is therefore fully relevant to industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognized by The Health and Safety Executive, Independent Auditors and Enforcement Officers.

In order to pass this qualification, learners must successfully construct a risk assessment and a safe system of work as well as pass the HABC examination. For more details, please see the specification document below.

Duration: 2 Days with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £295.00

Those who operate in a supervisory role in the workplace need to be aware of their responsibilities with regard to food safety. Most food poisoning outbreaks can be traced back to a failure of those responsible for communicating and implementing hygiene standards.

The HABC Level 3 Qualifications ensure that supervisors are aware of the legislation applicable to food safety and how to best communicate the required standards to employees.

An essential element of high food safety standards in any business is the ability to motivate, train and supervise staff to ensure they are competent food handlers. The relevant and practical style of the Level 3 HABC Qualifications will ensure that supervisors have the confidence to lead by example, encourage good hygiene practices and take appropriate corrective action to make sure that all food activities are safe. On achieving a HABC Level 3 Food Safety Qualification, competence to safely supervise others can be demonstrated.

Duration: 2 Days with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £195.00

Managing Food Safety in any environment can be challenging. Those who operate in a management role in the food sector need to be equipped with knowledge to confidently communicate safe standards to employees.

The HABC Level 4 Qualifications ensure that managers are aware of the procedures and standards required to ensure that safe food is served at all times and that due diligence is secured.

These qualifications are the most up to date available and will focus on current and emerging issues relating to microbiology, chemical contamination and food allergens. These qualifications will also be invaluable for anyone looking to train food safety to levels 2 and 3 and for those thinking of starting a career in food safety enforcement or auditing.

These Ofqual accredited qualifications have been developed specifically for insertion onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from the relevant Sector Skills Councils. These qualifications are therefore fully cognisant with industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognised by Environmental Health Practitioners, Auditors and other Enforcement Officers.

Duration: 3 Days with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £295.00

The control of infection is important in a wide variety of work places including any health care setting, the hospitality industry and anywhere where people are residing and working together.

It is essential that employees are aware of the hazards and controls associated with the spread of infection in their workplace. This is important not only for protecting themselves from infection but also to reduce the risks to those around them.

One of the most high risk environments is healthcare where every year, a significant number of people are made ill and die as a result of healthcare associated infections. Health care providers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure they are not contributing to these statistics.

The most effective way of ensuring that employees are aware of how to control the spread of infection is for them to receive appropriate training in infection control.

Candidates who achieve the HABC Level 2 National Award in Infection Control will help organisations to comply with this requirement. HABC appreciate that training is an expense to business. However, we are extremely confident that our qualifications and awards will equip your candidates with practical knowledge wholly relevant and practical to their work activities

Duration: 2 Days with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £195.00

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Regulations require that employees are provided with information and training and this general requirement should be supplemented with specific training and information on manual handling.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations will apply to nearly all work activities from offices to care homes and factories

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00

The Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely is intended as a further development qualification for those working in areas where the assistance and movement of people is a prerequisite part of their role. The qualification is underpinned by the safe principles of moving and handling but recognises the special skills required when assisting and moving people. The qualification is suitable for new starters in organisations where the movement and assistance of people is a key role as well as being suitable for refresher training.

Candidates gaining this qualification will understand that any moving and handling must be carried out correctly and recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment for all.

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00

It is a requirement of Health & Safety law that employers should ensure the health and safety and welfare of their employees and the public. Employers must also provide adequate personnel, training and equipment to render first aid to their employees.

The First Aid at Work qualification is valid for a period of three years at which point a requalification course must be taken. For comprehensive details please view the course specifications below

All successful students will be issued with a new First Aid at Work Certificate which lasts for a period of 3 years, along with a walletsized plastic card detailing their qualifications.

If you are an Approved HABC Centre and wish to add 2-Day First Aid at Work to your qualifications

To become an Approved HABC Centre delivering courses leading to HABC Accredited Qualifications

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00

The Level 2 Award in Managing Fire Safety is a qualification aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.

Persons gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of a fire in any premises.

Duration: 1 Day with flexible learning period

• Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 16.00pm

• Saturday: 10.00am - 14.00pm

• Evening: 17.00pm - 19.45pm

Fees: £145.00