Induction Essentials

CPD (Continued Professional Development)

Overview

Section 1: Rights and Responsibilities

Within this section, gain knowledge about the rights and responsibilities of both an employee and an employer. It also covers employment law and the Employment Rights Act.

Section 2: Health and safety

In this section, gain an understanding of employers' and employees' duties relating to health, safety and welfare. It covers the requirements for training and competence, and communicating health and safety information.

Section 3: Fire safety principles

This section covers how to identify different causes of fires in the workplace, understand the hazards during and after, and also understand the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.

Section 4: DSE risk assessment

In this section, develop your understanding of the reasons for conducting DSE risk assessments, problems that may occur when working with DSE and the legal requirements that come under health and safety legislation.

Section 5: Manual handling

This section explores efficient and safe manual handling principles, including moving a load manually on your own, good handling techniques and using manual handling aids and equipment. Also consider ill health associated with incorrect manual handling, the employers' and employees' duties and the possible consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements.

Benefits
  • Automatic enrolment with an immediate start
  • Fully online course
  • Study from anywhere, at any time
  • Perfect for an introduction or refresher in a subject
  • A great addition to a CV
  • Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
  • Nationally recognised
  • Official CPD-certified course
  • Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
  • No hidden costs

Price

FREE

Course Type / Level

CPD

Category

CPD (Continued Professional Development)

Who is this for?

Distance Learning is suitable for those who wish to study at their own pace, at a pace that suits them. These courses are designed to be part of you Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Entry Requirements

Age 19+
EU/UK resident for the last three years

Dates and Duration

Start Date: To Be Advised
Time: At a time to suit you
Day: Work at a day to suit you - Distance Learning only
Duration: 4 Weeks

Location

Online

Progression Route

Accredited Distance Learning courses.

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