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Our IOSH Managing Safely course is aimed at those employed in managerial roles, including supervisors, team leaders, and those with responsibility for others.
Undertaking the IOSH Managing Safely course teaches why it is important to follow safety measures in every industry and workplace. The course aims to impart the understanding of risks and how to properly manage them to avoid loss or damage.
Internationally accepted training, suitable for those working anywhere in the world!
Important key topics covered by the IOSH Managing Safely course include:
Our IOSH courses are studied and examined 100% online. Examinations and assessment for the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate are completed remotely via Internet connection.
Quick Course Information
| Brand | IOSH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SHEilds Ltd |
| Course Level | Award, Equivalent to Level 2 |
| Time dedication | 22 Hours, Plus assessment |
| Course duration / eLearning access | 6 Months |
| Course Start Dates | Any time |
| IOSH Assessment | 1 x Online Exam, 1 x Workplace based project assignment submitted Online, (only two attempts at the exam are permitted) |
| Exam Fees | Included in course fee |
Awarding Body
IOSH est. 1945, is a Chartered body and the largest membership organisation for safety and health professionals in the world. As a training provider, SHEilds are an IOSH approved custom course creator.
You can find out more about the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health from their official website: www.iosh.com
Recommended for
The IOSH Managing Safely course is for any one, although is ideally aimed at those in a leadership roles, such as supervisors, line managers, and team leaders. This course is suitable for any working environment.
Study Method
Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable project assignment and tutor support.
The IOSH Managing Safely e-learning course developed by SHEilds has been designed with the learner experience at heart. Using a range of media and providing tutor support from experienced safety practitioners, learners will develop confidence in implementing their learning into real-life situations.
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements exist to enrol on the Managing Safely training course.
The only critical requirement to enrol on this course is that the student must have an appropriate understanding of the English language in order to understand and express the concepts within the course syllabus.
Questions within IOSH examinations are all phrased in English. Your answers are also required to be provided in English.
As long as you meet the required standard of English, you can enrol on this course.
Study Syllabus
The qualification is divided into 7 study modules:
IOSH Training Support
All our IOSH courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the Managing Safely course and gain a certificate of completion.
Course Assessment
One Written Exam + One Assignment
There is one online examination to pass and one practical inspection report assignment to submit online.
Students get 6 months access and a maximum of 2 attempts at the course assessment.
How the Managing Safely course is graded
Managing safely course grades are broken down into two parts, an online exam and a project.
The exam and project grades are combined together totalling 98 marks.
However, course grades are based on percentages, as follows:
Exam Fees
All examination and registration fees are included within your course fee.
There may be a fee to post your IOSH Certificate of completion depending on delivery location.
Steps to Pass
There are 4 steps to passing the IOSH Managing Safely Qualification.
Students will receive their final IOSH Managing Safely grade online or directly from our tutors. Between 8-10 weeks later your certificate of completion will be sent to your course provider (SHEilds). We’ll then contact you and send your certificate to an address of your choosing via post. There may be a small courier delivery fee.
Career Progression
Once you have successfully gained the IOSH Managing Safely certificate, we have a number of health & safety courses, which offer to expand your knowledge and skill sets, opening further career options to a better job, maybe even better pay.
The NEBOSH National / International General certificate in health & safety is a great next step which many choose as their next qualification, ask us for advice if you’re unsure where to go next if you want to progress your career further.
| Module | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Module 1 Introduction | 1. Course overview 2. Why it is important to manage safely 3. What your role in influencing managing safely is |
| Module 2 Assessing Risks | 1. What is a risk 2. What a risk assessment is 3. How a risk assessment is carried out |
| Module 3 Controlling Risks | 1. How to reduce risks 2. How to decide which risk control to use |
| Module 4 Understanding Responsibilities | 1. What the law requires you to do 2. How the law works 3. What the key elements of a health and safety management system are |
| Module 5 Understanding Hazards | 1. What common hazards are 2. What you can do about common hazards |
| Module 6 Investigating Incidents | 1. Why incidents are investigated 2. Why incidents happen 3. How to carry out an incident investigation |
| Module 7 Measuring Performance | 1. What performance measurement is about 2. How to measure health and safety performance 3. What auditing is |
| Examination: 30 Online Interactive Questions | There are: Multiple Choice, Missing Words, Drag & Drop and Type your Answer questions. These are all part of the timed online examination. |
| Project Assignment: A Work-based Risk Assessment | The Project Assignment comprises of a Risk Assessment form, which you must completed based on a fictional or real work-place scenario. Your tutor assesses your risk assessment, providing a grade and feedback. |
Note: Payments for eLearning courses with a South Africa, UK or UAE billing address (only) are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.
Contact us, we’ll get in touch with you
UK Head Office based in Hull, United Kingdom.
Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Phone: +44 (0) 1482 806 805
South Africa regional head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Open: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Phone: +2711 675 4177
SHEilds Middle East regional office, based in Dubai, UAE.
Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Phone: +971 4 375 4012
Established since 2002, SHEilds are an accredited health and safety training provider centre. SHEilds are one of the worlds largest NEBOSH and IOSH training providers, become one of the thousands of students studying with us today.
Beating the competition since 2005, we’re very proud to claim, SHEilds are the very first provider in the world to offer NEBOSH & IOSH training entirely online!
As a SHEilds student, online access to our easy to use IOSH eLearning platform is provided. Students use the eLearning platform to study learning materials, receive tutor support and interact with online activities to aid learning.
Find out more about the benefits of studying by eLearning, see our examples and learn, what is eLearning?
Why should I study IOSH Managing Safely?
Who should take the IOSH Managing Safely?
The IOSH managing safely course is designed to be taken by managers, team leaders and supervisors. The course is designed and delivered to give leaners the understanding to work within a health and safety management system.
An excellent way to gain the core knowledge before taking a NEBOSH certificate course.
How is IOSH Managing Safely studied?
IOSH training is conducted via the SHEilds e-learning online platform, which provides you access to your own individual virtual training area.
What level is the IOSH Managing Safely?
Although the IOSH Managing Safely is not officially recognised as a Level 2 Qualification on the UK’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF), we at SHEilds consider this course to be similar to other level 2 qualifications on the NQF.
See the qualification frameworks below to compare.
How long is the IOSH Managing Safely course?
The Managing Safely course is designed to be completed within 22 hours study time however with the flexibility of the SHEilds e-learning platform this can be undertaken at your own speed. Some students decide to treat it as a classroom and sit each day until completed, others utilise their evenings and weekends and some study an hour or two ad hoc as their schedule allows. Your access to this IOSH Managing Safely course has a limited duration meaning you must complete the study and examination within 24 weeks (6 months) of registration.
How do I take my IOSH Managing Safely exam?
The IOSH Managing Safely course requires you to complete a two-part examination to successfully pass and be eligible to claim your certificate.
Part one is an online timed examination, which comprises of multi-choice / interactive questions.
Part two is a Project Assignment, which comprises of a Risk Assessment form. This risk assessment form must be completed by you and can be based on a fictional or real work-place scenario. This is then submitted online via the SHEilds e-learning portal and is graded by your tutor.
Where do I sit the IOSH Managing Safely exam?
IOSH Managing Safely examinations are completed entirely online.
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