Course overview
This one-day course is an introductory health and safety qualification and a
prerequisite to obtaining a LISS/CSCS card. Certification is awarded
through BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries)
There are no entry requirements for this course.
This course will enable the participant understand their responsibilities
under the Health & Safety at Work act, reduce accidents at work and raise
safety standard in their related industries.
This course is suitable for anyone working in the land-based sector – for
example forestry & arboriculture, horticulture/ landscape/grounds industries
and conservation.
This course will provide the user with the core knowledge required to enter
the Register (BALI)
What will be covered in the course:
- Accident reporting and RIDDOR
Course outline:
- Health & Safety Management
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Personal protective equipment
- Risk Assessment
- Site hazards & safety
- Accident prevention
- Fire prevention
- Occupational health
- COSHH
At the end of the training you will be required to take a multiple-choice
paper-based exam and on successful completion you will receive a certificate
from BALI & be placed on the Register of Land Based Operatives.
The pass mark required is 75%
How long does my certificate last?
Certificates are valid for five years, but applicants must ensure the course
has been completed within the last two years when applying for a LISS/CSCS
SmartCard. Before the five years runs out, the relevant refresher course can be
completed
Would you like this course delivered at your place of work? We are
happy to come and deliver this training for 8 or more employees at your place of
work, please email LandProTraining@plumpton.ac.uk
and we will organise this for you.
| Cost | £160 |
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