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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.

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Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A

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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.

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Net Cost to You

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Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)

Option 2
Standard Payment

Net Cost to You

£945 + VAT

Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available

Please note:

  • Funding is subject to CITB eligibility checks.
  • Final price may vary based on your location and will be confirmed at the time of booking.

How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:

Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.

Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • 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.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Maximum numbers: 12 remote

Live tutor-led session

Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you.

What to expect:

  • Private online session for your staff
  • Interactive format with breakout discussion
  • each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on elements. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application — even in a virtual environment.

What are the requirements?

To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:

  • Laptop or computer with a working camera – you must remain visible to the tutor throughout the session
  • Microphone and speakers – to interact with the tutor and other delegates
  • Reliable internet connection – essential for participating in the full course
  • Email address – to receive course materials and exam instructions
  • Photographic ID – such as a driving licence or passport
  • Access to Zoom or Microsoft Teams – a meeting link will be sent prior to the course

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.

Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all courses are conducted, assessed/marked and certificated in English.

To successfully complete the course, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:

  • Undertake the course requirements
  • Understand the course they are registered for
  • Recognise the purpose of undertaking it

For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.

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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