Course Contents

This course runs for four hours and forty-five minutes, between 10am – 2.45pm and can serve a maximum of 16 people.

  • Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
  • Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
  • Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled

Prerequisites

This qualification is available to those over 14 years of age. No previous knowledge is required, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level one literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

About the Qualification

YMCA Bournemouth has teamed with Robust Safety Solutions, registered with UK Qualifications Network (UKQN) as an authorised training centre, to deliver this nationally recognised qualification. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland.

Re-qualification is recommended after three years. For more information about this qualification, click here.

Learning Outcomes

This qualification indicates the individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and can be relied upon by the employer to understand and complete basic hazardous substance risk assessments. The individual will have successfully learnt the course content which is designed to meet current UK legislation.

Locations

  • The Hinton Room, YMCA Bournemouth, Delta House, 56 Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BS
  • Townsend Youth Centre, Jewell Road, Townsend, Bournemouth BH8 0LT
  • The Stourvale Centre, 108 Stourvale Road, Bournemouth BH6 5JB

Attendees should remember to bring one form of photographic ID e.g. passport, driving licence, or two forms of non-photographic ID e.g. birth certificate, utility bill.

Price

£25 per delegate (instant teas and coffee are available).

Assessment

There is a short multiple choice questionnaire to pass this course.

Forthcoming Courses

Dates to be confirmed.

Enquiries/Bookings

All enquiries – please call Martin Stockley on 07897 563473 or email martin.stockley@ymcabournemouth.org.uk.To secure space(s) – please call our Reception/Admin Team on 01202 777766 or 01202 076404. Debit/credit card details required for payment/securing place(s).

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The revenue generated from our training courses contributes to our charitable aims and our ability to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people locally.

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Since August 2020, over 600 individuals and representatives of local organisations achieved certification from YMCA Bournemouth and their partners.

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Training Department
YMCA Bournemouth
Delta House
56 Westover Road
Bournemouth BH1 2BS

Martin Stockley
07897 563473 or
01202 777766