British Safety Council Level 1 in Health & Safety
The BSC Level 1 Certificate in Health & Safety at Work aims to formalise health and safety induction training in the form of a nationally-recognised qualification.
The Certificate is based on the national occupational standards for health & safety and is accredited by the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) at Level 1 in the National Qualifications Framework.
Assessment is by means of a 40-question multiple-choice examination:
The subject areas within the specification are:
- The Legal Position
- The Working Environment
- Workplace Accidents
- Reducing Workplace Injuries
- Risk Management
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Hazardous Substances
- Safety Signs and Signals
- Manual Handling
- Workstations and Display Screen Equipment
- Work-Related Ill-Health
- Workforce Consultation
This qualification is delivered through powerpoint presentation and with supporting Handouts. This will include a specimen examination paper.
This is a 7½ hour course with an extra 1 hour for the final assessment.