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Apprenticeship

Safety, health and environment technician

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Protective services
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working with management and delivery teams to advise on the statutory health, safety and environmental requirements.

What you'd do

Conduct workplace risk assessments and document the findings
Carry out safety and environmental inspections and report findings
Investigate near-misses and accidents to identify root causes
Assist with updating health and safety policies and procedures
Deliver tool-box talks and safety briefings to operational teams
Monitor environmental performance and support waste management processes

What you'd learn

Health and safety legislation including HASAWA 1974 and key regulations
Risk assessment methods and hazard identification techniques
Environmental legislation - waste management, pollution, and emissions
Accident and incident investigation using root cause analysis
Safety inspection and audit processes
Promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture
Ready to look for a place?
See live Safety, health and environment technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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