Course overview
If you are looking to work within the land-based sector, then this short qualification is aimed at you. The land-based sector has one of the worst fatal accident records of any major industrial sector. Contributory factors include a lack of basic training, competency or deliberately ignoring safe working practices. There is a need for those working in the land-based industries to gain essential knowledge in order to minimise harm to themselves and to improve attitudes and behaviour in the workplace.This qualification aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles of health and safety and how these can be applied in practice within land-based or related industries. They will also learn to respond appropriately to workplace emergencies. This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old, or over. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.
