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What's involved?
The first unit looks at what a risk assessment is, the purpose and importance of risk assessments. It then looks at the definition of a hazard, hazardous event and control measures. It finally looks at who should carry out a risk assessment and the different types of risk assessment.
In this unit we look at what the law requires you to do, the meaning of reasonably foreseeable, key pieces of health and safety legislation and how health and safety law is enforced.
In this unit we look at preparing to carry out a risk assessment, the 5 steps to conducting a risk assessment, what should be recorded on a risk assessment and when a risk assessment should be reviewed and updated.
In this unit we look at how to reduce risk, the meaning of residual risk, hierarchy of risk controls, safe systems of work and general principles of prevention.
Why should I study risk assessment training?
Being able to assess risks is a hugely valuable skill set that everyone uses in their day-to-day life. This Risk Assessment Training course expands on this skill set within the workplace. Risk assessments are potentially one of the most important processes conducted in the workplace as they identify all the things that are going to cause someone harm and how the risk can be reduced. Therefore, its vital that risk assessments are carried out correctly and that all staff have a good understanding of their purpose, there importance and how to extract the useful information from them.
In this Risk Assessment course, it proves practical guidance on carrying out a risk assessment and how to decided on what control measures can be implemented in order to reduce the risk. This course is suitable for all employees to develop their ability to accurately assess the risks within the workplace and reduce the chance of harm.
To complete the course, it takes around 2 hours and you must pass the final multiple-choice test. After this you will have instant access to your certificate.
- Instant access to your course upon purchase, no need to wait
- Downloadable certificate immediately after successful completion
- Take the tests as many times as you need to at no additional cost
- Course designed and created by industry experts
- A fast, effective, and efficient way to learn
- Flexible learning – pause at any time
Why choose this course?
- Access for 6 months
- Learn from anywhere
- Certification upon completion
- Accredited by: CPD
£20.00
(Bulk discounts offered)
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How does it work?
Instant access to your course
During the purchase process you will create your own account. Once you have bought your courses you will have instant access to their content from your unique user portal. You will also be sent a copy of the invoice via email for your records (this can also be found in your user portal).
How to complete your course
Each course is broken down into manageable units which contain videos, diagrams, written content, and a range of interactive activities such as quizzes to reinforce your learning.
Assessment
Once you have completed all the content of a course, you will have the option to take the final test, which will check your knowledge from all the units. To complete the course, and gain your certificate, you must achieve at least 80% in the final multiple-choice quiz.
Getting your certificate
Once you have successfully completed your course and passed the final test you will have instant access to a downloadable PDF certificate. This will also be accessible from your user portal section any time you log in. Your certificate will have a unique ID which can be checked with us if needed.
FAQs
How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes 2 hours to complete, and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can complete the course at your own pace. And don’t worry, you can pause and come back to where you left off whenever you like. This means you can fit the course around your other commitments easily.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. This certificate has a unique ID, so that it can be verified with us if needed.
How long does the certificate last?
We generally recommend taking each course at least once every 2 years. Although, some employers and industries may require you to complete training more frequently, as such please check with your employer if you are unsure.
What are the benefits of completing this course online?
Completing the course online allows you to study in your own time and at your own pace. You can complete the units at a time to suit you and revisit the content as much as you need. This will give you a more engaging learning experience and allow you to interact and learn the content easier.
