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Risk Assessments

Course Information

Anyone who may be required to carry out risk assessments, document their findings, and be able to identify suitable control measures to be implemented to reduce the risks will also be covered. Elements of dynamic risk assessments will also be covered for those who work in environments that can change regularly.  This course would be suitable for managers, supervisors, and operatives to help develop or refresh their knowledge of safe systems of work.

The purpose of the Risk Assessment course is to provide the candidate with the legal requirements under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to ensure employers and self-employed persons carry out risk assessments for all work activities. The course will include writing risk assessments and identifying the hierarchy of control for risks in the workplace. This course can be delivered in a classroom environment or remotely.

Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: Half day

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers:  1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom / 12 remote

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.

Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A

CITB Support

Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.

Ken Wood & Sons Construction

How is this course Delivered?

This course can be delivered in the following ways:

In-house classroom course  - a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend at their preferred location (day rate)

Our in-house, classroom-based courses are conducted at our fully equipped training venue in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This location offers a professional, accessible environment, complete with disabled parking and accessible facilities to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.

Both individuals and companies can book courses through our website or by calling us directly. With flexible scheduling options, it’s easy to find a session that suits your needs.

Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application. Our Mansfield venue is designed to support a positive and inclusive learning experience for everyone.

Remote closed course - a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend (day rate)

Our closed courses are delivered remotely, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the country without needing to travel to a physical venue. This flexible course delivery is ideal for individuals and teams looking to gain skills in a convenient, accessible way.

Each course session combines interactive lessons with opportunities for real-time questions and discussions, making it engaging and informative. With expert instructors guiding the way, participants benefit from professional insights and practical knowledge tailored to real-world applications.

What are the requirements?

CITB Courses can now be taken remotely allowing for candidates to undertake training online by working with their tutor in an online meeting in the same way they would in a classroom setting. CITB has also introduced remote courses where candidates can take training courses on their own using online resources.

  • You MUST access the course with a Laptop or Computer.

  • Your Laptop/computer must have a camera as you must be clearly visible to the tutor throughout the course. Your device requires a microphone and speakers to enable interaction between you, the tutor and other delegates.

  • A second screen for your Laptop/Computer will be advantageous to access course information (Not Mandatory)

  • Delegates that work for the same organisation can attend the course together, provided the course is accessed by individual laptops or computers.

  • Access to reliable internet is an essential requirement and is the responsibility of each attendee.

  • You will require access to an email address to receive course materials and exercise documentation, not a photocopy or photo (driver's license, passport, CSCS/CPCS Card, etc.). For additional information, select the link for acceptable identification types: photographic ID guidance information

  • Be able to access the online meeting platform “Teams or Zoom” (link to the meeting platform will be provided by the centre).

Risk AssessmentsCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to enhance awareness and knowledge of the importance of identifying risks and providing adequate risk control measures to establish a safer working environment.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Understand why carrying out a risk assessment is essential for improving health and safety.
  • Understand the types of injuries and ill-health that occur as a result of failing to manage health and safety.
  • Have an awareness of the legal responsibilities placed on employers and employees when carrying out risk assessments.
  • Understand each of the five key steps of the risk assessment process.
  • Feel confident carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments of their workplace and work activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Risk Assessments course is a classroom or remote course with practical group participation. This course can be adapted to suit the client's requirements. Training can be delivered on site using the client's training room or at a convenient, suitable location.

Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.

This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 to 4 hours).

The maximum number of delegates for the Risk Assessments course is 15 face-to-face or 12 remote.

No, this course will be delivered on a day rate and can be paired with another half day course on the same day for the day rate specified for the course.

There are no mandatory renewal or refresher for this standard.

No, participants are not expected to feel obliged or pressured to share any information or experiences that they are not entirely happy to volunteer.

Differences of opinion will be inevitable within some of the discussion-based exercises, but with a potentially emotive subject such as sexual orientation, it is important that participants agree that while it is okay to disagree, expressing ideas hurtfully or in the form of personal attacks is not acceptable and sensitive information will remain private and will not be repeated.

The purpose of the Risk Assessment course is to provide the candidate with the legal requirements under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to ensure employers and self-employed persons carry out risk assessments for all work activities. The course will include writing risk assessments and identifying the hierarchy of control for risks in the workplace. This course can be delivered in a classroom environment or remotely.

The Risk Assessments course is suitable for anyone who may be required to carry out risk assessments, document their findings, and be able to identify suitable control measures to be implemented to reduce the risks will also be covered. Elements of dynamic risk assessments will also be covered for those who work in environments that can change regularly.  This course would be suitable for managers, supervisors, and operatives to help develop or refresh their knowledge of safe systems of work.

No, this course is not grant eligible.

Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon successful completion of the course. 

While it is not a regulated qualification, it is designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development.

Yes, the certificate will have an expiration date of 3 years from completion date of the course.

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