Health and Safety Train the Trainer
Welcome to the LICQual Certificate in Health and Safety Train the Trainer, designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective health and safety training. This course enables the learner to understand workplace hazards, safety regulations, and risk management strategies, ensuring employees, visitors, and organisations are protected.
The learner explores key areas including training design, delivery techniques, and evaluation methods, gaining the ability to create engaging sessions that enhance safety awareness and compliance. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, the learner develops confidence in educating others on workplace safety, emergency procedures, and preventive measures.
By completing this course, the learner is prepared to train staff effectively, reduce workplace risks, and foster a culture of safety. The learner’s expertise contributes to improved compliance, higher productivity, and safer working environments, supporting organisations in maintaining legal standards and protecting the wellbeing of all employees.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Certificate in Health and Safety Train the Trainer
Total Units
5
Total Credits
18
GLH
72
Qualification #
LICQ2200150
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual Certificate in Health and Safety Train the Trainer course, applicants must meet the following requirements
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Applicants should have basic experience in health and safety or training roles.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants must possess reading, writing, and speaking skills in English.
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Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200150-1 |
Introduction to Health and Safety Training |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200150-2 |
Understanding Workplace Hazards and Risks |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200150-3 |
Designing Effective Safety Training Programs |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200150-4 |
Delivery Techniques and Presentation Skills |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200150-5 |
Assessing Training Effectiveness |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200150-6 |
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Measures |
3 |
12 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to Health and Safety Training
- Understand the fundamental principles of health and safety in the workplace.
- Recognise the importance of health and safety training in preventing accidents and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Understand the role of a trainer in delivering effective health and safety training.
- Learn how to structure and organise health and safety training sessions.
- Develop an understanding of legal and regulatory requirements for health and safety training in the workplace.
2. Understanding Workplace Hazards and Risks
- Identify the various types of hazards that can be present in different workplace settings (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, etc.).
- Understand how to assess and evaluate risks associated with workplace hazards.
- Learn how to prioritise risks and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate them.
- Understand the concept of risk management and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.
- Develop the ability to recognise workplace hazards and respond to them effectively.
3. Designing Effective Safety Training Programs
- Understand the process of designing health and safety training programs that are relevant, engaging, and effective.
- Learn how to set clear learning objectives and outcomes for training sessions.
- Develop the skills to create tailored training content that meets the needs of different audiences.
- Understand how to incorporate a range of teaching methods, such as group activities, demonstrations, and case studies, to enhance learning.
- Design training materials, including presentations, handouts, and practical exercises, that support learning and retention.
4. Delivery Techniques and Presentation Skills
- Learn effective communication skills for delivering health and safety training, including verbal and non-verbal techniques.
- Develop the ability to engage participants and maintain their interest throughout the training session.
- Understand how to use different training delivery methods, such as face-to-face, online, and blended learning approaches.
- Gain skills in adapting training delivery to different learning styles and participant needs.
- Enhance presentation skills to effectively convey key health and safety messages in a clear and impactful way.
5. Assessing Training Effectiveness
- Understand the importance of evaluating the success of health and safety training programs.
- Learn how to assess participant learning and the impact of the training through various methods, such as tests, feedback, and observations.
- Develop skills in using feedback to improve future training sessions.
- Understand how to monitor and measure the long-term effectiveness of health and safety training in the workplace.
- Use evaluation results to refine training content, delivery, and methods for continuous improvement.
6. Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Measures
- Identify various types of workplace hazards across different non-clinical environments.
- Understand the principles and methods of conducting a structured risk assessment.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to manage and mitigate identified risks effectively.
- Interpret legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace health and safety.
- Develop workplace-specific control measures aligned with international health and safety standards.
- Communicate risk assessment findings clearly to diverse staff groups during training sessions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented safety measures and suggest continuous improvement strategies.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Designed for health and safety officers, workplace supervisors, and managers responsible for staff training and compliance.
- Suitable for professionals working in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, hospitality, and office-based environments.
- Ideal for individuals aiming to become certified trainers in occupational health and safety practices.
- Beneficial for training coordinators and HR personnel involved in staff development and workplace safety initiatives.
- Recommended for those responsible for delivering internal training on risk management, accident prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- Appropriate for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of international health and safety standards and best practices.
- Useful for individuals tasked with creating a safety-conscious workplace culture and improving overall staff awareness.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.