How can the Safe Worker Qualification benefit me and my learners?
The “Safe Worker” Qualification is designed for learners, workers, volunteers, employees, full and part time staff who have no supervisory or management responsibility. It is for everyone at work including those who are entering the workplace for the first time and those that have had no formal health and safety training (Whether voluntary, paid, full or part-time).
This on-line, NOCN Level 2 Award for the Safe Worker is a 1 credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 11 hours.
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Do I need to be an NOCN approved centre?
No the online system is managed by an NOCN approved centre.
What is the course about?
The “Safe Worker” course is about the health and safety rights and responsibilities of people in a workplace.
It deals with the knowledge required to make sure that:
- Workers actions or omissions do not create health and safety hazards;
- Workers identify significant risks in the workplace, and
- Take sensible action to put things right, including: seeking advice and reporting situations which pose a danger to themselves and others in the workplace.
The aim is for the learner to demonstrate an awareness of significant health and safety risks in the working environment and being aware of how to identify and deal with them appropriately.
The “Safe Worker” Qualification is suitable for people operating at any level, in any sector, who require an understanding of health and safety essentials.
Is the qualification suitable for Apprentices?
Yes.
Absolutely. There is a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, which requires all employers to ensure the health safety and welfare of all their employees and provide sufficient Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision. This applies to Apprentices. The course has been developed to meet the HSE requirements for Health and Safety Training.
Can I preview the NOCN Safe Worker Qualification?
Yes.
You can preview the Safe Worker Qualification. Simply register your organisation's details and you will receive access to preview the learning materials. This will enable you to appraise the course and the delivery methodology.
Alternatively contact the mylearnadfriend team directly and they will make the arrangements for you to access the course. (Tel: 0203 397 4349) or e-mail [email protected]
Who accredits the course?
Delegates will benefit by gaining an NOCN Qualification (Ofqual Approved Certificate) in health and safety training that meets government’s guidelines and is a 100 per cent match to the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘passport’ syllabus.
How does it work?
The “Safe Worker” Qualification is delivered exclusively via a highly engaging, interactive online course accessed through the NOCN MyLearnAdFriend eLearning Portal website. There is no face-to- face sessions with instructors and no training material sent through the post. Learners can also revisit the training material at any time, even after they have completed the course.
The material for this course has been broken down into a number of bite sized tutorials, each one dealing with a specific topic and series of Learning Outcomes.
The tutorials consist of a series of pages in which the learner will work through at a pace that suits them. Pages may include supporting pictures, facts, true stories, graphics, animation, video or audio to help with the learning where appropriate. Most tutorials include interactive challenges to help the learner engage with the course material. These must be completed by the learner to ensure understanding prior to the end of course test. Learners can study the course at a time, pace and location that suits their needs. All of their work is saved so when they return to a tutorial the system lets them pick it up from where they left off. Learners can also review the tutorials as many times as they wish prior to the on-line test.
How are learners tested?
Assessment will be through an online test using multiple choice questions. Learners must achieve a 70% pass mark to gain a certificate of achievement.
Those failing to achieve the required pass mark will be given the opportunity to re-sit the test.
Maximum tests to be taken will be three.
How do I allocate the course to my learners?
Once you have registered and opened your account, you can purchase credits for the course. These can then be allocated to your learners when required by simply registering their details on the system. They will automatically be sent an e-mail with an invitation to join the course together with the access information. Learners will be able to access the Safe Worker e-learning course from www.nocn-mylearnadfriend.com
Can I monitor my learners’ progress?
Yes, the programme is delivered on line and is available 24/7 from anywhere that has an internet connection. The e learning course will be provided through the “NOCN MyLearnAdFriend” Managed Learning Environment (MLE). You can monitor learner progress through your account. Learner progress can be monitored from registration through to Certification enabling you to provide support where necessary.
How do I know if my learners have logged onto the course?
The system will automatically send you an e-mail every week. This will inform you of when your learners last logged on and how much of the course each learner has completed. You can also access progress reports in real time by simply logging on to your account and raising a progress report.
A more detailed learning record is also available to show you the times and dates the course materials were accessed and the progress made by each learner.
What does it cost?
Our aim is to make the Safe Worker accessible to as many learners, workers and employees as possible. To this end we have priced the qualification at an affordable level. This qualification is competitively priced and is very good value for money.
For more details contact: The mylearnadfriend team directly to discuss your requirements (Tel: 0203 397 4349) or e-mail: [email protected]
What are the benefits to Colleges and Training Providers?
There are numerous benefits which we have listed below:
- NOCN Certified, Ofqual Approved Qualification
- Level 2 Qualification Suitable for all college students (traverses all sectors)
- Available 24/7 from any location with internet connection
- Can be delivered to an individual or a large cohort (no limit).
- Standardise health and safety training provision throughout the organisation (QA)
- Can be delivered internationally
- Roll on, roll off, ensuing training available on demand
- Interactive and engaging content promotes the Pull method of learning rather than the outdated Push method
- Generates and retains training records (Quality Assurance/Accreditation)
- Automated reporting system provides monthly progress reports
- Staff can track and monitor (in real time) learner progress from registration through to certification
- NOCN Digital Certification immediately downloadable on successful completion of on-line test
- Tests are individually generated (no two tests the same)
- Supports nationally recognised qualifications (APL)
- Includes all HSE Hot topics
- Content conforms to HSE requirements for H&S training for learners and employees
- Produced and regularly updated by Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners (CMIOSH)
- Ensures that learners adopt safe working practices, act safely and stay healthy
- Can be used for refresher training
- Meets National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety
- Generates data for analysis to help guide lecturers, curriculum developers and policy makers about decisions at all levels.
- Generates analytics which can be used to improve lesson plans and delivery of those plans, and discover more about students' learning styles.
What are the benefits to Learners, Workers and Employees?
There are numerous benefits which we have listed below:
- Available 24/7 from any location with internet connection
- The course material is available in bite size chunks and need not be completed in one visit
- Interactive and engaging content enables learners to manage their own learning
- Enables learners to do the course at a time, pace and location that suits their needs
- Generates and retains a visible records of completed topics
- Places learners back to the point they left any tutorial
- Provides Self-Assessment throughout to identify areas for improvements
- Provides on line test on completion of course material
- NOCN Digital Certificate immediately downloadable on successful completion of test
- Supports nationally recognised qualifications (APL)
- Access to the learning materials as a resource after completion
- Three attempts available to pass the on-line test.
What are the benefits to Employers?
There are numerous benefits which we have listed below:
- Access up to date training in health, safety and welfare (suitable for all employees)
- Reduced training costs by up to 80%
- No need to cancel training because of bad weather, Illness or absenteeism
- Roll on roll off enabling training to take place on demand
- Produced by Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners (CMIOSH)
- Can be delivered internationally
- Provides a consistent H&S message across the company both horizontally and vertically
- Available 24/7 from any location with internet connection
- Generates and retains training records (Meets Employers Legal Requirements)
- Automated reporting system provides monthly progress reports
- Provides immediate NOCN Digital Certification on successful completion of online test
- NOCN Certified Ofqual Approved Qualification on demand (Immediate registration)
- Supports all nationally recognised qualifications (APL)
- Enables employers to fulfill their statutory obligations for H&S training under HASWA
- Continuity in H&S training at all times across multiple sites and locations
- Includes all HSE Hot topics
- Content conforms to HSE requirements for H&S training for employees
- Regularly updated by Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners (CMIOSH)
- Managers can track and monitor employee progress from registration through to certification
- Reduces the risks of costly litigation
- Reduces the risk of Civil Claims
- Can reduce cost of Insurance premiums
- Ensures that employees adopt safe working practices, act safely, stay healthy and are more productive
- Interactive and engaging content ensures learner participation
- Can be used for refresher training
- Meets National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety
