The CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of managing systems and staff.
CIEH Training
Food Safety
CIEH Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
Who needs these qualifications? |
- Managers, supervisors and senior hygiene personnel in food businesses |
Why is this training important? |
It is important for everyone in a management or supervisory position to have mastered the principles of good practice in food safety in order to guide and advise on the management of food hygiene. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Identify areas for legal compliance |
Duration |
Five-day programme |
Assessment |
Controlled assignment and examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5470/3 |
QCF |
6 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Catering – H/502/0390 |
Prerequisite |
Recommended prior knowledge to the level of the CIEH Level 3 Awards in Food Safety |
Suggested Progression |
None |
CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
The CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of managing systems and staff.
Who needs these qualifications? |
- Managers, supervisors and senior hygiene personnel in food businesses |
Why is this training important? |
It is important for everyone in a management or supervisory position to have mastered the principles of good practice in food safety in order to guide and advise on the management of food hygiene. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Identify areas for legal compliance |
Duration |
Five-day programme |
Assessment |
Controlled assignment and examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5470/3 |
QCF |
6 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Catering – H/502/0390 |
Prerequisite |
Recommended prior knowledge to the level of the CIEH Level 3 Awards in Food Safety |
Suggested Progression |
None |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
These qualifications provide a thorough understanding of food safety procedures, emphasizing the importance of monitoring staff and controls.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Managers and supervisors in catering, manufacturing or retail businesses of all sizes • Particularly relevant for those who have to develop or monitor HACCP-based food safety management procedures and systems |
Why is this training important? |
Anyone working in a supervisory position within a food business is accountable for food safety. It is vital that they have the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn to implement and supervise a food safety management system |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5475/2 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Catering – K/502/0388 |
Prerequisite |
Understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety.* |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
These qualifications provide a thorough understanding of food safety procedures, emphasizing the importance of monitoring staff and controls.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Managers and supervisors in catering, manufacturing or retail businesses of all sizes • Particularly relevant for those who have to develop or monitor HACCP-based food safety management procedures and systems |
Why is this training important? |
Anyone working in a supervisory position within a food business is accountable for food safety. It is vital that they have the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn to implement and supervise a food safety management system |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5475/2 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Catering – K/502/0388 |
Prerequisite |
Understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety.* |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
These qualifications provide a thorough understanding of food safety procedures, emphasizing the importance of monitoring staff and controls.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Managers and supervisors in catering, manufacturing or retail businesses of all sizes • Particularly relevant for those who have to develop or monitor HACCP-based food safety management procedures and systems |
Why is this training important? |
Anyone working in a supervisory position within a food business is accountable for food safety. It is vital that they have the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn to implement and supervise a food safety management system |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5475/2 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Catering – K/502/0388 |
Prerequisite |
Understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety.* |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety |
CIEH Level 3 Award in HACCP in Catering
This practical, accessible and user-friendly qualification has been created to help caterers comply with EU legislation. It provides a thorough understanding of how HACCP-based procedures can be applied in a catering context and gives the flexibility to suit different types of businesses.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Business owners, managers and supervisors of small, medium and large catering operations. |
Why is this training important? |
Food businesses are required to have a documented food safety management system in place based on HACCP principles. This qualification gives an understanding of how HACCP-based procedures can be applied in practice. Successful candidates will be exempt from attending part of the CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering qualification. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the legal requirement for businesses to adopt a food safety management procedure based on the Codex HACCP principles |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Assignment |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
Recommended understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering and/or CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering |
CIEH Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing
This qualification is designed to ensure candidates develop the required knowledge and practical skills to implement a HACCP plan in their workplace.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Managers and supervisors of all food manufacturing businesses responsible for the development of a food safety management system based on the Codex principles of HACCP. |
Why is this training important? |
Under EC regulation, food business operators are responsible for ensuring adequate training in the application of HACCP principles is delivered to relevant members of staff. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the importance of HACCPbased food safety management procedures |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Assignment |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
500/6661/4 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Y/600/2382 |
Prerequisite |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing or equivalent is strongly recommended |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing and/ or CIEH Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing |
CIEH Level 2 Award in HACCP-based Food Safety Systems in Manufacturing
This two-unit qualification provides essential knowledge on workplace and personal hygiene and product safety. It enables candidates to gain a sound understanding of HACCP-based food safety management systems.
It is supported by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry in the UK.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone who is currently working, or preparing to work in food manufacturing or food supply chain roles. |
Why is this training important? |
As well as enabling candidates to understand how to maintain high standards of food safety, this qualification will also help them to understand the principles and purpose of HACCP and to be able to apply it correctly in their own workplace. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety |
Duration |
Two-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/1483/0 |
QCF |
2 Credits |
QCF Reference |
K/502/0181 |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing and/or CIEH Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of HACCP
This qualification is designed for those working or preparing to work in food businesses where a food safety management system based on Codex HACCP principles is implemented. It provides essential knowledge on the development and application of HACCP-based food safety management systems.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone involved in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP-based systems and those who are, or intend to become members of HACCP teams. |
Why is this training important? |
This qualification meets the requirement under EU legislation for training on the application of HACCP principles. It will help food handlers in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting to understand the principles and purpose of HACCP and be able to apply it correctly in their own workplace. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Know the purpose of a HACCP system |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Awards in HACCP (for Catering and/or Manufacturing) |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Cleaning in Food Premises
This qualification has been designed to provide an introduction to the hazards associated with cleaning in food premises; including how to control the risks involved and prevent harm.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone with a responsibility for cleaning in food premises. |
Why is this training important? |
Legislation requires food business operators to: |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the importance of cleaning in food premises, identify hazards and describe controls to reduce risk |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
501/1995/3 |
QCF |
1 Credits |
QCF Reference |
K/602/5391 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Practical Food Safety for Catering
This qualification provides learners with the basic knowledge and skills required to operate safely within food handling environments – specifically those employed or wishing to be employed in the catering and hospitality sector.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone new to catering and hospitality who is preparing open, high-risk food. |
Why is this training important? |
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn the importance of food safety and gain knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved |
Duration |
One-day programme (theory) plus 30 guided learning hours of food safety practice |
Assessment |
One-day programme Multiple choice |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
501/1995/3 |
QCF |
4 Credits |
QCF Reference |
K/602/5391 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
These qualifications have been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments. These awards enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. For example: |
Why is this training important? |
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn the importance of food safety and gain knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5476/4 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
Catering – H/502/0132 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
These qualifications have been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments. These awards enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. For example: |
Why is this training important? |
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn the importance of food safety and gain knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5476/4 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
Catering – H/502/0132 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
These qualifications have been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments. These awards enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. For example: |
Why is this training important? |
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Learn the importance of food safety and gain knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Catering – 500/5476/4 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
Catering – H/502/0132 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Induction into Safety in Food Premises
This qualification provides a basic awareness of key safety issues and the role everyone should play in keeping themselves and others free from harm at work.
Who needs these qualifications? |
- Anyone entering the workplace for the first time (as work experience or the start of employment) |
Why is this training important? |
Employers are legally responsible for providing appropriate health and safety training for their employees as required by their work duties. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Appreciate the importance of health and safety in food premises |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace and/or CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness for Retail
These qualifications have been developed to raise awareness of key food safety issues and to provide employees with an introduction to food hygiene.
Who needs these qualifications? |
New employees with minimal prior food safety knowledge |
Why is this training important? |
Food business operators must ensure employees are supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene matters in order to guarantee safe food to consumers. |
Learning Outcomes |
Understand the basic requirements of food safety and hygiene: |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety or CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Induction into Food Safety for Manufacturing
These qualifications have been developed to raise awareness of key food safety issues and to provide employees with an introduction to food hygiene.
Who needs these qualifications? |
New employees with minimal prior food safety knowledge |
Why is this training important? |
Food business operators must ensure employees are supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene matters in order to guarantee safe food to consumers. |
Learning Outcomes |
Understand the basic requirements of food safety and hygiene: |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety or CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering
These qualifications have been developed to raise awareness of key food safety issues and to provide employees with an introduction to food hygiene.
Who needs these qualifications? |
New employees with minimal prior food safety knowledge |
Why is this training important? |
Food business operators must ensure employees are supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene matters in order to guarantee safe food to consumers. |
Learning Outcomes |
Understand the basic requirements of food safety and hygiene: |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety or CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets |
Health Safety
CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This qualification provides managers and supervisors with appropriate knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues.
It is also suitable for trainers wishing to deliver CIEH Level 3 health and safety training
Who needs these qualifications? |
Everyone who monitors and audits health and safety management systems: |
Why is this training important? |
It is vital for employers and employees to be completely aware of their responsibilities under current health and safety legislation. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Manage health and safety in most businesses |
Duration |
Five-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
501/2000/1 |
QCF |
6 Credits |
QCF Reference |
A/602/5671 |
Prerequisite |
Basic knowledge of health and safety issues, and CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (or equivalent) |
Suggested Progression |
None |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This qualification provides a thorough understanding of health and safety, emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls.
It is also suitable for trainers wishing to deliver CIEH level 1 and 2 health and safety training.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Everyone working within a supervisory position. |
Why is this training important? |
Accidents and illness can result in disability, death or incapacity to work. Supervisors are in a position to influence, monitor and train employees. They can also ensure managers are informed, persuaded, encouraged or pressured into providing better health and safety standards. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
501/0711/2 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
K/602/1647 |
Prerequisite |
Basic knowledge of health and safety issues, or CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (or equivalent) |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
This qualification provides a thorough understanding of the main categories of accidents and ill-health, their socio-economic costs and the benefits of good health and safety management.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments in the workplace. |
Why is this training important? |
A programme of risk assessments can assist in the prevention of injuries, fatalities, property damage and other losses. Following the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers with five or more employees must record the significant findings of their risk assessments. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Conduct risk assessments |
Duration |
20 guided learning hours (minimum contact time seven hours) |
Assessment |
Assignment |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/0216/5 |
QCF |
2 Credits |
QCF Reference |
F/502/8528 |
Prerequisite |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
This qualification provides an understanding of health and safety in the health and social care sector. It is based on the first part of the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace and the CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene in Health and Social Care.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone in a work environment. |
Why is this training important? |
Although not all employees will be expected to undertake risk assessment themselves, they may be asked to contribute to the process and will be expected to act to protect their own health and safety and that of others. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe work environment and to the process of formal risk assessment |
Duration |
4.5hr programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/0606/7 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
A/502/9726 |
Prerequisite |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (recommended) |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
This qualification provides an understanding of health and safety in the health and social care sector. It is based on the first part of the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace and the CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene in Health and Social Care.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Employees working in hospitals and care homes. |
Why is this training important? |
Everyone involved in care provision needs adequate training to tackle the risk of Health Care Acquired Infection (HCAI). |
Learning Outcomes |
- Appreciate the nature of health and safety in the context of health and social care |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
501/2144/3 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
M/602/3190 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene in Health and Social Care
This qualification provides an introduction to hygiene, ensuring vulnerable people are not exposed to unnecessary risks.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone who is working within a health and social care setting including: |
Why is this training important? |
The Department of Health has a code of practice which acknowledges that everyone involved in care provision needs training to tackle the risk of Health Care Acquired Infection (HCAI). |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the terminology used in good hygiene practice |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
No |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Conflict Resolution and Personal Safety
This qualification provides learners with a foundation in conflict resolution. It emphasises the importance of personal safety when protecting themselves against confrontational behaviour.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone whose work involves being in contact with others. This includes colleagues, customers, patients, clients or members of the public. |
Why is this training important? |
Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment for their employees. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the terminology used in conflict resolution |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
600/0209/8 |
QCF |
1 credit |
QCF Reference |
K/502/8510 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Hair and Beauty
This qualification provides essential knowledge and understanding of a range of health and safety issues affecting the salon.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone working directly with clients in the hair and beauty sector. |
Why is this training important? |
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employees must receive adequate training to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others at work. This qualification will help candidates work more safely in the salon and be aware of how their own actions can affect the health, safety and wellbeing of others. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the roles, responsibilities and standards for health, safety and welfare in hair and beauty workplaces |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
600/4481/0 |
QCF |
1 credit |
QCF Reference |
J/503/7408 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice
This qualification can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling.
Those who need to learn the practical elements of manual handling should stay on for a further half-day session to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice.
Who needs these qualifications? |
All employees who have to carry out manual handling activities at work. |
Why is this training important? |
Legislation requires employers to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees. This qualification combines the theory and practical elements of manual handling. It teaches techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling |
Duration |
Half-day programme (Principles) or oneday programme (Principles and Practice) |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination (Principles) Multiple choice examination plus practical assessment (Principles and Practice) |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Principles – 600/7244/1 |
QCF |
Principles – 1 credit |
QCF Reference |
Principles – A/504/5456 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
This qualification can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling.
Those who need to learn the practical elements of manual handling should stay on for a further half-day session to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice.
Who needs these qualifications? |
All employees who have to carry out manual handling activities at work. |
Why is this training important? |
Legislation requires employers to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees. This qualification combines the theory and practical elements of manual handling. It teaches techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling |
Duration |
Half-day programme (Principles) or oneday programme (Principles and Practice) |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination (Principles) Multiple choice examination plus practical assessment (Principles and Practice) |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
Principles – 600/7244/1 |
QCF |
Principles – 1 credit |
QCF Reference |
Principles – A/504/5456 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 2 Award in the Principles of COSHH
This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace by introducing candidates to the inherent risks in substances and the controls available.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Those responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as employees who use hazardous substances in the workplace. |
Why is this training important? |
This qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in cooperation with their managers and supervisors. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Identify the hazards associated with substances |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
600/0210/4 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
Y/502/8521 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
Recommended CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace or equivalent |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This qualification has been designed to ensure all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It can be tailored to business and individual needs making learning relevant and fit for purpose.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone in a work environment |
Why is this training important? |
Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
501/0710/0 |
QCF |
1 Credits |
QCF Reference |
H/601/9699 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Designed to make candidates aware of the key health and safety issues and the part they should play in keeping themselves and others free from harm in the workplace
Who needs these qualifications? |
- Anyone entering the workplace for the first time |
Why is this training important? |
It is a legal requirement for employers to provide health and safety training to employees. This qualification provides a starting point from which more detailed health and safety or job-specific training can follow. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification Reference |
600/4480/9 |
QCF |
1 Credits |
QCF Reference |
R/504/4040 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
Fire Safety
CIEH Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control
This qualification helps candidates to develop their existing knowledge of workplace fire safety. It provides a thorough understanding of the formal fire risk assessment process for non-complex, low or normal risk premises.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Responsible persons who wish to carry out their own fire risk assessment, or are appointed to assist with this duty. It is particularly useful for business owners, managers and supervisors, but will benefit anyone contributing to the fire risk assessment process. |
Why is this training important? |
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) requires that the responsible person makes a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons (employees, customers, visitors etc.) are exposed. This is to ensure proper identification of the fire precautions needed to comply with the order, including ‘preventative and protective’ control measures. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the importance of fire safety in the workplace |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Draft fire risk assessment |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
501/2394/4 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
L/602/6341 |
Prerequisite |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles (or equivalent) |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles
This qualification provides employees with the knowledge to help them carry out designated duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures in the workplace.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Employees who hope to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking specific fire safety roles in the workplace, e.g. as fire wardens/ fire marshals. |
Why is this training important? |
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) requires the responsible person to appoint and provide adequate training for one or more ‘competent persons’ to assist with fire safety in the workplace. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand fire hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
501/0340/4 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
Y/601/9698 |
Prerequisite |
None, although basic fire safety awareness to level 1 standard is recommended |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness
This qualification provides employees with essential knowledge about fire safety in the workplace including how to prevent fires from starting and what action to take when the fire alarm sounds.
Who needs these qualifications? |
All employees undertaking induction training, including those with no specific fire safety role. |
Why is this training important? |
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) requires a ‘responsible person’ (usually employer or business owner) to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and ensure employees and visitors can escape safely if a fire occurs. This must include suitable and sufficient instruction on the appropriate precautions and actions to be taken by employees to safeguard themselves and others on the premises. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency |
Duration |
Half-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
501/0341/6 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
Y/601/9697 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles |
First Aid
CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
This qualification provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to act as emergency first aiders in their workplaces.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone identified by their employer as being suitable to take on the role as emergency first aider in their workplace. It can be taken as: |
Why is this training important? |
Employers are responsible for ensuring that they provide adequate first aid provision for their employees. From October 2013 this responsibility extends to selecting appropriate first aid training |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Activities, test paper, practical assessment |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/7558/2 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
A/504/4517 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
Requalification mandatory every three years |
CIEH Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone identified by their employer as being suitable to take on the role as emergency first aider in their workplace. It can be taken as: |
Why is this training important? |
Employers are responsible for ensuring that they provide adequate first aid provision for their employees. From October 2013 this responsibility extends to selecting appropriate first aid training. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Activities, test paper, practical assessment |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/7559/4 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
A/504/4517 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
Requalification every three years |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid
This qualification provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to qualify as a paediatric first aider.
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a two-unit award:
– Unit 1: Paediatric Emergency First Aid
– Unit 2: Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
It is possible to take Unit 1 as a stand-alone qualification – the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Paediatric Emergency First Aid.
Who needs these qualifications? |
This qualification is useful for anyone with responsibility for caring for infants and children. The Level 2 Award in Principles of Paediatric Emergency First Aid is suitable for candidates who have short-term responsibility for infants and children, e.g. in a visitor centre, or parents/carers who want to develop basic first aid skills. |
Why is this training important? |
The national standards for first aid in childcare settings state that ‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate must be on the premises at all times, and accompany every outing when children are present.’ |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider |
Duration |
Two-day programme |
Assessment |
Practical assessment plus multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/0015/6 |
QCF |
2 Credits |
QCF Reference |
F/600/2036 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
None |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Paediatric Emergency First Aid
This qualification provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to qualify as a paediatric first aider.
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a two-unit award:
– Unit 1: Paediatric Emergency First Aid
– Unit 2: Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
It is possible to take Unit 1 as a stand-alone qualification – the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Paediatric Emergency First Aid.
Who needs these qualifications? |
This qualification is useful for anyone with responsibility for caring for infants and children. The Level 2 Award in Principles of Paediatric Emergency First Aid is suitable for candidates who have short-term responsibility for infants and children, e.g. in a visitor centre, or parents/carers who want to develop basic first aid skills. |
Why is this training important? |
The national standards for first aid in childcare settings state that ‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate must be on the premises at all times, and accompany every outing when children are present.’ |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider |
Duration |
Two-day programme |
Assessment |
Practical assessment plus multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/0015/6 |
QCF |
2 Credits |
QCF Reference |
F/600/2036 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
None |
Environmental
CIEH Level 3 Award in Environmental Management
This qualification develops the knowledge and understanding of all staff working within an environmental management system.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Those with responsibilities within an environmental management system (such as ISO 14001). |
Why is this training important? |
All organisations have a legal responsibility for the impact that they may have on the environment. This qualification focuses specifically on the practical issues associated with implementing an environmental management system. |
Learning Outcomes |
Learn key global environmental issues and the concept of sustainability |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/5177/2 |
QCF |
3 Credits |
QCF Reference |
Y/503/9924 |
Prerequisite |
None, although CIEH Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice is recommended. |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice
This qualification provides an awareness of key environmental concepts and an introduction to environmental management systems.
Who needs these qualifications? |
- Any members of staff whose activities could have a significant impact on the environment. |
Why is this training important? |
Many organisations have identified that tackling environmental issues can bring benefits to their business including reducing waste and utility costs, reduced liabilities and access to new markets and investors. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Identify primary, local and global environmental impacts of your organisation |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Practical assessment plus multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/4482/2 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
F/503/7407 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Suggested Progression |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Environmental Management |
Education & Training
CIEH Level 3 Award in Training – Principles and Practice
This qualification is the minimum requirement for trainers wishing to deliver CIEH qualifications*
Who needs these qualifications? |
This qualification is designed for people who: |
Why is this training important? |
This training helps individuals who are new to teaching to develop an understanding of how to deliver inclusive and engaging training programmes that meet learners’ needs. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Develop an understanding of inclusive teaching and learning approaches |
Duration |
Three-day programme |
Assessment |
Assignment including a micro-teaching session |
Ofqual Regulated |
No |
QCF |
6 Credits |
QCF Reference |
D/505/0052 |
Prerequisite |
None |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Education and Training
An introductory level, knowledge-based qualification for individuals who are not already in a teaching role.
Who needs these qualifications? |
This qualification is designed for people who: |
Why is this training important? |
This training helps individuals who are new to teaching to develop an understanding of how to deliver inclusive and engaging training programmes that meet learners’ needs. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Develop understanding of the teaching role and responsibilities |
Duration |
Five-day programme |
Assessment |
Two MCQ examinations and one assignment (including a micro-teaching session) |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
600/9634/2 |
QCF |
12 Credits |
QCF Reference |
H/505/0053 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Education & Training
CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets
This qualification has been designed to provide a good, basic understanding of nutrition.
Who needs these qualifications? |
All employees in catering environments involved in the selection of menus, recipes and ingredients. It is also relevant for those in the healthcare and education sectors. |
Why is this training important? |
The Government is committed to reducing death and ill-health caused by diet-related diseases. More than ever, caterers need to understand the link between diet and health. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Good basic understanding of nutrition principles and terminology |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
500/8118/4 |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
K/500/8936 |
Prerequisite |
None |
Licensing
CIEH Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
This qualification has been designed to enable anyone responsible for the sale of alcohol to the public to be a Personal Licence Holder.
Who needs these qualifications? |
Anyone responsible for the sale of alcohol to the public. |
Why is this training important? |
In accordance with The Licensing Act 2003 (England and Wales), anyone who is responsible for the sale of alcohol to the public must be a Personal Licence Holder. |
Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the nature, purpose and period of validity of a Personal Licence |
Duration |
One-day programme |
Assessment |
Multiple choice examination |
Ofqual Regulated |
Yes |
Ofqual Qualification reference |
601/2104/X |
QCF |
1 Credit |
QCF Reference |
H/601/7631 |
Prerequisite |
None |