IOSM Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Programme Overview
This qualification is aimed at supervisors, managers, team leaders as well as individuals wishing to
advance their health and safety knowledge.
The qualification is intended for learners already working in the capacity of supervisor, manager or
team leader and those who are preparing to start work at this level.
Persons gaining this qualification will know that supervisors, managers and team leaders have
legal and moral obligations to ensure health and safety within a business, and that this includes
obligations to employees, contractors, visitors and suppliers. Its syllabus areas are regarded by the
Health and Safety Executive as being important to developing and maintaining safe working
procedures in the workplace.
Progression
Progression and further learning routes include:
*Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment
*Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Entry Requirement
There are no prerequisites for this qualification however it is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.