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IOSH Managing Safely

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Part time

Start date Mar 2026

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Course overview

IOSH Managing Safely is a course designed for those responsible for the day-to-day welfare of employees, visitors, clients, suppliers, and contractors whilst on business premises.

The course will cover a range of elements, including how to assess risk effectively, and will ensure that organisational statutory duties and best practice in Health and Safety in the workplace are easily incorporated into day-to-day life.

What you will learn

  • Assessing risk
  • Controlling risk
  • Understanding your responsibilities
  • Identifying hazards
  • Investigating accidents and incidents
  • Measuring performance

How the course is assessed

  • To obtain your IOSH certificate, you must complete a formal assessment and an additional work-based project at the end of your course. The course requires a minimum study period of 18 hours.

Number of days per week

  • The course runs for one day per week over four weeks
  • Various start dates are available

Entry requirements

  • There are no entry criteria for this course; it is more suitable for candidates in (or aiming for) a managerial or supervisory role.

English Proficiency Requirements

5.5 IELTS or equivalent.

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Part time 10/03/26

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