Health and Safety Risk Assessment Training Courses for Schools and Colleges

Risk Assessment (½ Day)

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is recommended for anyone in a school or college who is required to undertake simple risk assessments of their team's activities.

Course Overview

This course is designed to enable employees to be able to develop the skills necessary to be able to undertake basic risk assessments.

Delegates' competence and confidence in undertaking risk assessments will be developed through a series of practical exercises. They will learn about the legislation that requires schools and colleges to undertake risk assessments, become aware of the limitations of their own competence and be able to identify where additional training or specialist help may be required.

There is a short written test at the end of the course. Successful delegates will be issued with a certificate.

Manual Handling Risk Assessment (1 Day)

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for schools and college managers and supervisors who need to complete manual handling assessments for the activities which their staff undertake involving the transporting/supporting of inanimate objects.

Course Overview

This course consists of two sessions. During the first session delegates will learn about the risks associated with manual handling and how to handle objects in a safe and efficient manner. This is essential if they are to be able to supervise their staff correctly and appreciate the consequences of decisions made during risk assessment.

The second session will enable delegates to develop their understanding of the need for manual handling risk assessments, and their practical assessment skills through a series of exercises.

This is an assessed course and delegates will sit a written examination at the end of the day. Successful delegates will be issued with a certificate.

Information on prices is included in the Frequently Asked Questions Section.