Level 3 Health & Safety in the Workplace Course
Advanced workplace health and safety training for supervisors, managers and team leaders who need a stronger understanding of risk, legal responsibilities and effective safety management.
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) | Regulated Qualification
Everything you need to know at a glance
Typically completed over 3 days
Designed for supervisors, managers and team leaders
Level 2 Health and Safety is recommended but not mandatory
Covers legal responsibilities, safety management systems, risk assessment and workplace hazards
60-question multiple-choice assessment
Qualsafe Awards regulated qualification
Health & Safety Training > Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace course
Course Description
What is the Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace course?
The Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace course is an advanced workplace health and safety qualification designed for people who are working, or preparing to work, at supervisory or management level.
It builds on general health and safety awareness and develops a deeper understanding of workplace legislation, safety management systems, risk assessment, common workplace hazards, control measures and the management of accidents and occupational ill health.
The qualification is particularly suited to people who supervise others, manage work activities or have increased responsibility for health and safety within their organisation.
What the course feels like
This is more than a basic health and safety awareness course.
Learners are encouraged to think about how health and safety is actually managed within an organisation, why incidents happen, how workplace risk should be controlled and how supervisors and managers can influence safer working practices.
Our instructors use practical examples, discussion and workplace scenarios to help learners understand how the principles of health and safety management apply in real working environments.
For private courses, examples can be related to your own organisation, workforce and the hazards your employees are likely to encounter.
How the Course builds your knowledge
The course progresses through five main areas of workplace health and safety.
1 – Health, Safety & Welfare Responsibilities
Develop a more detailed understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, employer and employee responsibilities, enforcement, workplace welfare and the consequences of failing to meet legal requirements.
2 – Safety Management Systems
Explore how organisations manage health and safety through structured systems, including the benefits of effective safety management and the Plan, Do, Check, Act approach.
4 – Workplace Hazards & Control Measures
Explore common workplace hazards, the factors that influence risk and the measures organisations can use to reduce the likelihood of injury or ill health.
5 – Accidents, Incidents & Investigation
Understand what should happen following an accident or incident, including recording, reporting, RIDDOR requirements and the principles of simple accident investigation.
3 – Risk Assessment
Understand the principles of workplace risk assessment, including different types of assessment, the five-step process, specific risk assessments and the hierarchy of control.
What's covered on the course?
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![Health and safety legislation and legal responsibilities]()
Health and safety legislation and legal responsibilities
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![Workplace welfare and health and safety communication]()
Workplace welfare and health and safety communication
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![Safety management systems and safety culture]()
Safety management systems and safety culture
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![Principles and types of risk assessment]()
Principles and types of risk assessment
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![Common workplace hazards and associated risks]()
Common workplace hazards and associated risks
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![Control measures for workplace hazards]()
Control measures for workplace hazards
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![Occupational health, stress, ergonomics and hazardous substances]()
Occupational health, stress, ergonomics and hazardous substances
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![Accident recording, RIDDOR and incident reporting]()
Accident recording, RIDDOR and incident reporting
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![Accident investigation, immediate causes and root causes]()
Accident investigation, immediate causes and root causes
Who Is the Level 3 Health & Safety Course For?
The qualification is designed for people who are currently working, or preparing to work, at supervisory or management level.
It is particularly suitable for:
supervisors
team leaders
managers
site supervisors
operational managers
employees with additional health and safety responsibilities
people progressing into supervisory or management roles
Learners must be at least 16 years old.
Holding a Level 2 Health and Safety qualification is recommended but is not a mandatory entry requirement.
Is This the Right Health & Safety Course for Me?
The Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification is most appropriate for people who need more than general workplace awareness.
If you are an employee who simply needs a practical introduction to workplace hazards, responsibilities and risk assessment, our Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace course may be more appropriate.
If your role involves supervising people, managing work activities, contributing to safety systems or taking greater responsibility for workplace health and safety, Level 3 is likely to be the better option.
If you are unsure, contact us before booking and we can help you identify the most appropriate qualification.
How Long Is the Level 3 Health & Safety Course?
The qualification has 26 hours of Total Qualification Time, including a minimum of 21 guided learning hours and approximately 5 hours of directed preparation and study.
We typically deliver the qualification over 3 days.
The course can be delivered face-to-face, live online or using a blended approach depending on your requirements.
Assessment and certification
Learners complete a 60-question multiple-choice assessment under examination conditions. The assessment allows up to 90 minutes, and a minimum score of 40 out of 60 is required to pass.
Depending on the delivery method, the assessment may be completed as a paper-based assessment or an approved invigilated e-assessment.
Successful learners receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF). Qualsafe also provides an online certificate verification service, allowing employers to confirm the validity of the qualification.
The qualification itself does not have a fixed expiry date. However, Qualsafe recommends that learners refresh their Level 3 Health and Safety training every 3 years to help keep their knowledge current and maintain awareness of good workplace health and safety practice.
How our training is different
We don’t believe advanced health and safety training should feel like a long list of regulations and definitions. Our approach is practical, discussion-led and focused on how health and safety is actually managed in the workplace.
We use realistic examples to explore how risks develop, why incidents happen, how control measures are selected and how supervisors and managers can influence safer working practices. For private courses, we can relate examples to your own organisation, activities and workplace hazards, helping learners connect the qualification content with their day-to-day responsibilities.
Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace – FAQs
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Yes. Successful learners achieve the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF).
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The qualification is aimed at people who are working, or preparing to work, at supervisory or management level and want to develop more advanced workplace health and safety knowledge.
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Level 2 Health and Safety is recommended by Qualsafe but is not a mandatory entry requirement. Learners must be at least 16 years old.
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The qualification has 26 hours of Total Qualification Time, including a minimum of 21 guided learning hours. We typically deliver the course over 3 days.
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Yes. The course can be delivered through a live virtual classroom with an invigilated e-assessment, or through remote training followed by a face-to-face assessment.
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Learners complete a 60-question multiple-choice assessment. They have up to 90 minutes and must achieve at least 40 out of 60 to pass.
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Face-to-face courses can accommodate up to 16 learners per trainer. Live online delivery is limited to a maximum of 8 learners per trainer.
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The qualification itself does not have a fixed expiry date, but Qualsafe recommends refreshing the training every 3 years.
Book Level 2 Health and Safety Training
Choose the delivery option that works best for your team and book your course online.
You can select:
Live Online Training – join the course remotely with live instructor-led teaching
In-Person Training at Your Workplace – we come to you and deliver the course on site
In-Person Training at One of Our Venues – choose training in Suffolk or North London
Once you click Book a Course, you’ll be able to choose your preferred delivery method, select the relevant options and complete your booking online.
If you’re unsure which option is right for your team, contact us before booking and we’ll be happy to help.