TUC Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Summary: 

This course will develop your understanding of health and safety principles and practice.

Course Code: 
B0080-B0058-B0079
Start Date: 
03/09/2010
End Date: 
24/06/2011
Course Length: 
Total of 35 weeks
Course Schedule: 
9.30-4.30
Entry Requirements: 

TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 or own unions health and safety induction course and TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps.

This course is aimed at those Reps who have at least a year's experience of being a Health & Safety Rep. Reps who have also completed their own trade union's Health & Safety programme, will also be eligible to apply.

Core Skills: 

At least one year's experience of conducting the roles and functions of a Health & Safety Rep.

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Confidence in communicating with others

Assessment: 

Portfolio and assignment

Full Description: 

It includes modules on:

  • Health and Safety organisation
  • Health and Safety law
  • Health, safety, welfare in the environment
  • Research, communication, problem solving

The TUC Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health at OCN Level 3 is accredited to meet the academic requirement for IOSH Technician Safety Practitioner membership.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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