Course Overview:
This practical and insightful course equips learners with the knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and manage health and safety risks in the workplace. Grounded in real-world application and aligned with New Zealand legislation, it empowers participants to take action that maintains a safer work environment. The course includes NZQA Unit Standard 30265.

Why Complete This Course?
New Zealand continues to face high rates of workplace illness, injury, and fatality. Effective risk management is one of the most important actions a business can take to protect its people. This course helps workers move beyond box-ticking—focusing on meaningful actions to eliminate or minimise harm, while demonstrating compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand rights and responsibilities in risk management

• Identify and assess hazards and risks in the workplace

• Apply the Plan–Do–Check–Act approach to managing risks

• Select and implement appropriate control measures

• Monitor controls and take corrective action where needed

• Apply the risk assessment process to a real work task or area

Course Delivery:

• Format: In-person, tutor-led training

• Assessment: Practical risk assessment task and written assessment

Applies To:
Recommended for:

• Workers and supervisors responsible for health and safety on-site

• Health and Safety Representatives

• Anyone tasked with identifying, assessing, or managing risk in the workplace

Entry Requirements (Pre‑requisites):

• No formal pre-requisites

• Learners must have basic English communication, literacy, and problem-solving skills

English Language Requirements:
Participants must have sufficient English to understand course materials and complete assessments. This aligns with NZQA’s guidance (e.g., IELTS 5.0 or equivalent).

Certification:
On successful completion, learners will achieve:

• NZQA Unit Standard 30265 – Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role (Level 3, 8 credits)