IOSH Managing Safely in Rail Course

The IOSH Managing Safely in Rail course has been specifically created for those working in the rail industry who are required to manage safely and effectively in compliance with their organisation’s policy, best industry practices, industry standards as set out by the Rail Safety and Standards Board Ltd. (RSSB), and the industry regulator – Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

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100% Online study & assessment
Improve career prospects
Great qualification for basic health & safety management
Protect the safety and welfare of colleagues
Increases productivity
Internationally recognised
Successful completion of this IOSH course is proven to reduce the risks in a workplace

Course Cost:

£299 Exc VAT

SKU: IOSHMSRAIL5 Categories: Awards in Health & Safety, IOSH Courses

IOSH Managing Safely in Rail Overview

Our IOSH Managing Safely in Rail course is aimed at those working in the rail industry who are required to manage safely and effectively in compliance with their organisation’s policy, best industry practices, industry standards as set out by the Rail Safety and Standards Board Ltd. (RSSB), and the industry regulator – Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Undertaking the IOSH Managing Safely in Rail course teaches why it is important to follow safety measures in the rail industry. The course aims to impart the understanding of risks and how to properly manage them to avoid loss or damage.

This rail course is only available from SHEilds Ltd.

The IOSH Managing Safely Rail course is based on the existing IOSH Managing Safely ® course and has been specifically tailored for those working within the rail industry. The course looks at industry-specific legislation, case studies and the roles of the ORR and RSSB.

Key Topics

Important key topics covered by the IOSH Managing Safely course include:

Why is is important to manage safely
Assessing and controlling risks
Understanding hazards and responsibilities
Incidents and investigation
Measuring health and safety performance and review

The IOSH Managing Safely in Rail is Studied & Assessed Online

Our IOSH courses are studied and examined 100% online. Examinations and assessment for the IOSH Managing Safely in Rail Certificate are completed remotely via Internet connection.

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Course Details

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

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This IOSH Managing Safely in Rail course has been specifically created for those working in the rail industry who are required to manage safely.

Study Method

Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable project assignment and tutor support.

The IOSH Managing Safely in Rail 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 in Rail 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:

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Assessing Risks
Module 3: Controlling Risks
Module 4: Understanding Responsibilities
Module 5: Understanding Hazards
Module 6: Investigating Incidents
Module 7: Measuring Performance

IOSH Training Support

All our IOSH courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the Managing Safely in Rail 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 in Rail is graded

Managing safely course grades are broken down into two parts, an online exam and a project.

One online multi-choice examination consisting of 35 interactive questions.
One work-based project assignment – essentially this is a Risk Assessment, based on a real-life scenario assessed by your dedicated tutor.

The exam and project grades are combined together for an overall grade.

Course grades are based on percentages, as follows:

0 – 61.1 percent: Refer
61.2 percent and above: Pass

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 in Rail Qualification.

Enrol on the managing safely in rail training course with SHEilds.
Study the 7 elements of the course.
Take the online exam, remotely via Internet connection.
Submit the practical project assignment online to SHEilds tutors.

Once both the online exam & assignment are submitted, you’ll receive your final grade approximately 1 week later.

Students will receive their final IOSH Managing Safely in Rail 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 in Rail 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.

Course Guide & Syllabus

IOSH MS Rail Syllabus Overview: What you will learn from this course
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: 35 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.

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Course Cost

£299 Exc VAT

SKU: IOSHMSRAIL5 Categories: Awards in Health & Safety, IOSH Courses

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Why study with SHEilds?

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.

The World’s First Online IOSH Provider

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!

What is eLearning?

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I study IOSH Managing Safely in Rail?

An introduction to managing safety within the rail industry
Beginning of a career in health & safety
Internationally recognised training
Job security
Potential pay increase

Who should take the IOSH Managing Safely in Rail?

This course is ideal for employees beginning a health and safety career in the rail industry and for line managers with responsibility for reviewing departmental systems for safety. This course is an ideal stepping stone to move onto NEBOSH certificate courses.

How is IOSH Managing Safely in Rail 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 in Rail?

The IOSH managing safely in rail course is equivalent of level 2 on the UK qualifications framework.

See the qualification frameworks below to compare.

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How long is the IOSH Managing Safely in Rail course?

The IOSH Managing Safely in Rail is approximately 3 days (22 hours) long learning time, plus 60 minutes for the written examination and further time for the practical risk assessment, but as this is e-learning, you have the flexibility to study in your own time at your own pace. With 6 months of access to complete this online course within our easy-to-use eLearning platform, there are no tight deadlines and no pressure.

How do I take my IOSH Managing Safely in Rail exam?

The IOSH Managing Safely in Rail 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 in Rail exam?

IOSH Managing Safely in Rail examinations are completed entirely online.

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