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Want 2 Work in Health and Safety (Online)
Overview
Interested in keeping places safe and up to code?
You will be given an awareness of different courses including risk assessments, asbestos and display screen equipment.
The Want 2 Work series is for people who are currently looking for entry-level employment in industry.
The topics within this course have been carefully selected to give you awareness of some of the key areas within business and will give you basic knowledge that can be discussed in an interview or prepare you for further study.
Distance learning courses enable you to undertake learning in a flexible way; you can study around your existing commitments and responsibilities, and it is great for developing your confidence in your newfound skills.
If you’re unemployed and looking to get back into work, an online course could give you the motivation you need to succeed in your goals. By choosing to study an online course, you can study at your own pace whilst benefiting from high-quality teaching and support from our experienced teachers.
This course is primarily designed to prepare learners for further learning or training.
Start dates and fees
- Start - Anytime.
- Cost - FREE for adults aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2025), regardless of employment status.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.
If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.
What will I study?
- Asbestos awareness
- COSHH awareness
- Health and safety awareness
- Infection prevention and control awareness
- Manual handling of inanimate objects awareness
- RIDDOR awareness
- Risk assessment awareness
- Slips trips and falls awareness
- Working at height awareness
- Display screen equipment awareness
- Evacuation chairs.
- Entry requirements
- No specific entry requirements, but a minimum of a Level 1 in English and Maths (or equivalent) is recommended
- Applicants must live in England and not live in the locations listed here
- Applicants must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Assessment
The course is assessed by online tests, subject to external quality assurance. Where indicated in the unit specifications, assessments must meet the requirements of the identified pass grade (usually 80%).
- Careers
If you would like further information regarding this course and what you can progress on to, please contact us on 0808 100 3626 or
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.