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NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work

All organisations strive to achieve resilience, and often its only when something happens that you really understand your level of resilience. At Astutis we understand that tension that sits with decision makers, and therefore the need to ensure those managing workplace risks can assess and control those risks.

The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work is a renowned qualification that prepares individuals to assess and control risks in their workplaces. This one-day, or 8-hour introductory level qualification, is based on the Health and Safety Executive's approach to controlling risks caused by workplace hazards.

The course aims to upskill your teams so that they carry out risk assessments in the right way and to the required standard. The acquisition of these risk assessment qualifications can significantly enhance your organisation's resilience and ability to manage unforeseen events.

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Duration

1 Day / 8 hours

Entry Requirements

We believe in making learning accessible to everyone. With no entry requirements, this course is designed for individuals at any level.

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    • Complete the course around your schedule
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    Train together in a collaborative, face-to-face or virtual classroom setting with off-the-shelf or customised courses


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NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risk Explained

As an employer, you are required by law to protect your employees from harm. Therefore, the NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work qualification is an excellent choice for anyone involved in managing workplace health and safety risks. It is particularly suited for employers, managers, supervisors, union representatives, SHE Champions and Health and Safety representatives, all of whom play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety.

For those seeking a more flexible learning option, Astutis offers a new online course focused on practical health and safety risk management skills. This online risk assessment course is perfect for individuals involved in managing workplace risks and those undertaking risk assessments. Our virtual course option provides immediate access to course materials, making it an ideal choice for those looking to bolster their skills in a convenient and efficient manner.

Whether you are an employer looking to safeguard your employees or a safety professional aiming to enhance your skills, the NEBOSH HSE Risk Assessment at Work qualification and our new online course offer comprehensive training in risk assessment. These courses equip you with the practical skills and knowledge required to manage risks effectively, contributing to a safer and more resilient workplace.
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Units

  • RAW1 - Element 1

    Why manage health and safety risks

  • RAW1 - Element 2

    Managing risk

  • RAW1 - Element 3

    Managing risk - sources of information

Assessments

  • 1 hour practical assessment.

Course Length

  • 1 day / 8-hours online (3 months access)
There are no entry requirements. NEBOSH recommend a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System score of 5.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
RAW1 - Element 1
Why manage health and safety risks Reasons for managing health and safety risks, including competence of those involved and importance of consultation with workers
RAW1 - Element 2
Managing risk Identifying and understanding the risks, controlling the risks
RAW1 - Element 3
Managing risk - sources of information Where to find sources of information to identify and manage risk, and application of HSE risk assessment tools

This qualification will help you to:

  • Identify hazards and be aware of some of the resources that can help
  • Assess risks in low to medium risk premises using simple HSE tools
  • Evaluate risks in a proportionate and sensible manner
  • Identify suitable control measures
For employers:

The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work will help you to:

  • Create a safe and healthy work environment
  • Have confidence as your employee will be trained in HSE’s current approach to health and safety risk management
  • Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house risk management expertise 
  • Upskill your teams so they can carry out risk assessments in the right way and to the right standard

NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work Syllabus Guide

NEBOSH Progression Pathways

NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work Fact Sheet

Online Learning Factsheet

A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course. You will be asked to watch a video of a real workplace and complete a risk assessment to identify how you would manage and prioritise.

You will usually receive your results within 24 working days of sitting the assessment. Provided you are successful, a certificate is sent usually within 40 working days of your result.


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Workers and volunteers in low to medium risk industries. It is ideal for anyone involved in managing workplace health and safety risks including those who undertake risk assessments. The content will be particularly useful to employers, managers, supervisors, union representatives, SHE champions and health and safety representatives.
This NEBOSH HSE Award course is equivalent to a level 5 qualification on the SCQF and a level 2 on the NQF. To progress further, Astutis suggest studying a NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH International General Certificate course.
This qualification will help you to:

• Develop straightforward practical skills to manage workplace risks; something all employers need
• Build confidence in your risk assessment capabilities
• Contribute to the creation of a safer and healthier workplace as soon as you return to work.
Yes, if you are taking the course via virtual live online delivery or a traditional classroom setting, the course and assessment takes place the same day. If you are taking the course online and at your own pace, the course has a minimum of six-hours study with a recommendation for one-hour for the assessment. Therefore, the online course can also be completed in just one day.
A practical assessment is completed at the end of this one-day qualification. You will be asked to watch a video of a real workplace and complete a risk assessment to identify how you would manage and prioritise the risks present.
You will receive your results within 24 working days of sitting the assessments. Once you have achieved a pass a qualification parchment will be issued. This is normally within 40 working days of the confirmation of the successful unit.
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NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks for Your Workforce

Develop your people for a better organisation.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work qualification, you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. 

Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.

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Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
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Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

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Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

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