Course Overview
Format
- Intermediate
- 1-2 Study Hours
- Online Study
- Self-Printed Certificate
Accreditation
- 1-2 CPD Hours
- CPD Certified
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- What is Risk Assessment? 00:10:00
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- How to Manage Risks 00:14:00
- Risk Assessment Toolkit 00:09:00
Overview:
This Risk Assessment Training course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for identifying potential workplace hazards and implementing appropriate control measures. Aligned with UK Health and Safety regulations, it guides learners through the five steps of the risk assessment process and supports a proactive approach to accident prevention. Designed for employees and managers across all sectors, the course enhances workplace safety culture and promotes responsible, legally compliant operations.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand what risk assessment is and why it is important
- Identify common workplace hazards across various environments
- Apply the five-step risk assessment process
- Evaluate levels of risk using likelihood and severity criteria
- Implement effective control measures to reduce or eliminate risks
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for employees, supervisors, managers, and health and safety representatives in any industry. It is especially beneficial for those responsible for workplace safety, facilities management, or operational risk. No prior health and safety training is required, making it accessible to new starters as well as experienced professionals seeking refresher training.
Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary. Learners need internet access and basic reading and writing skills. The course is delivered in plain English and includes practical examples and templates. A willingness to engage with real or hypothetical workplace scenarios will enhance understanding and application.
Career Path:
Risk Assessment Training supports progression in roles such as Health and Safety Officer, Site Supervisor, Facilities Manager, or Compliance Coordinator. It is a valuable addition to any professional development plan and a key component of qualifications in occupational health and safety or regulatory compliance across diverse sectors including construction, healthcare, education, and manufacturing.
How the online courses work
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When buying one of our courses, you will need to enter a valid email address which will be used to create your account with our Learning Management System – Enable – where you will take the training. We will also send your purchase receipt to this email address, and any additional courses purchased in future using the same email address will be added to your system account.
Once you have purchased a course, you will be able to send this course to other people using your system account with Enable by entering the new learner’s email address so that they may access the training and set up their own system account with our Learning Management System.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your course then we offer a 30-day, no hassle money-back guarantee. To request a refund, you should email our learner support team with your receipt stating why you would like to be reimbursed. You, or your learners, must not have completed the training in order to make a valid refund claim. Any claim made after the training has been completed will be invalidated.
This online course consists of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk learners through the lesson material. Pages may include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help learners stay engaged and interested in the material. Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be paused and resumed at any stage.
The course is self-paced so learners decide how fast or slow the training goes. There is no deadline for completion but some of our courses have a test at the end to check that learners have understood the material. If the course has a test at the end then learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark to successfully complete the course. Once learners have passed the test they are awarded a certificate, which can either be downloaded digitally or sent as a physical copy if this option was chosen when purchasing the course.
Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College which will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable, the learner’s name, the title of the course and the date of completion.
If you have purchased the posted certificate option, available on selected courses, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out the following working week after completion.
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- Self printed certificate
Buying more than one of the same course?
- 20% discount for orders of 10+ courses
- 30% discount for orders of 50+ courses
- 40% discount for orders of 100+ courses