Online Training
Risk Assessment Online
A flexible, CPD-certified online course covering everything you need to understand, conduct, and implement effective risk assessments, from legal requirements and hazard identification to step-by-step process guidance and safe system design.
Duration
1-3 Hours
1-3 hour online session covering risk assessments
Format
Online
Modular, self placed
Location
Dumfries and Galloway
Anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- Enrol and access the course online
After booking, you'll receive instant access to the online learning platform. The course is organised into clear modules, start immediately and return at any time. No software to install and no fixed schedule to follow. - Work through the modules at your own pace
Each module builds on the last, starting with why risk assessment matters and the legal framework, before moving into hazard identification, evaluation, prioritisation, and the step-by-step process for conducting assessments. Most learners complete the course in one to three hours. - Complete activities and assessment throughout
Integrated activities and knowledge checks reinforce your understanding as you go, there's no separate exam to prepare for. Assessment is built into the learning experience. - Receive your CPD certificate on completion
Once all modules and assessments are completed, your CPD-certified certificate is issued automatically, worth 4 CPD credits and valid for three years from the date of completion.
The 5 step risk assessment process
1
Identify the Hazards
2
Decide who might be harmed
3
Evaluate risks and precautions
4
Record findings
5
Review and update
What you'll learn
✓ Understand why risk assessment is essential for work place safety and legal compliance
✓ Legal requirements around risk assessment employer/ employee responsibilities
✓ Designing and implementing safe systems of work within your organisation
✓ Identifying hazards and the people who may be at the risk of harm
✓ Evaluating and prioritising risk to determine appropriate control measures
✓ Communicating risk assessment findings clearly to teams and stakeholders
✓ Following the step by step risk assessment process from identification through to review
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
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