CPD Courses specialises in the web’s most flexible, affordable and enjoyable distance learning programmes for convenient home study. Our most advanced Level 7 Health and Safety Diploma examines the following topics and knowledge areas, over the course of 18 self-paced modules:

Module 1 – Workplace Health and Safety Experience
This module explores real-world workplace safety practices and challenges. Learners will develop insights from case studies and practical applications.

Module 2 – Employer and Employee Health and Safety Responsibilities
Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of both employers and employees. This module highlights the importance of shared accountability in workplace safety.

Module 3 – Safety and Health Inspections
Learn how to conduct thorough safety inspections and identify compliance issues. This includes documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.

Module 4 – Accident Reporting & Investigations
Discover how to report workplace accidents accurately and carry out effective investigations. It also teaches how to prevent future incidents through root cause analysis.

Module 5 – The Safety Culture
Explore how to build and sustain a positive safety culture within an organisation. A strong safety culture reduces risks and improves employee morale.

Module 6 – Identifying Hazards
This module teaches how to recognise common and uncommon workplace hazards. Early detection is essential for risk reduction and employee safety.

Module 7 – Resolving Hazards
Learn effective techniques to eliminate or control identified hazards. Solutions focus on prevention, substitution, and safe work practices.

Module 8 – Taking Proactive Measures
Understand how proactive safety strategies help minimise accidents. This includes audits, employee training, and regular safety reviews.

Module 9 – Planning for Health and Safety
Develop strategic plans that align with health and safety goals. This includes risk assessments, safety objectives, and resource planning.

Module 10 – Preparing and Implementing a Safety Plan
Learn how to write, communicate, and apply a comprehensive safety plan. This plan ensures all team members know their roles and responsibilities.

Module 11 – Reducing Risk and Protecting
Explore methods to reduce workplace risk and protect workers from harm. Risk control strategies are essential for a safer work environment.

Module 12 – Basic First Aid
Gain essential first aid knowledge to respond to workplace injuries and emergencies. It includes CPR, wound care, and emergency response steps.

Module 13 – Fire Safety at Work
Understand how to prevent, detect, and respond to fire-related incidents. This includes evacuation procedures and proper use of fire equipment.

Module 14 – Working at Height
Learn safety measures for tasks carried out at height to prevent falls and injuries. It covers risk assessment and equipment use.

Module 15 – Safety Signs and Signals
This module explains the meanings and uses of standard safety signs and signals. Clear communication helps prevent accidents and ensure compliance.

Module 16 – Managing Workplace Transport Safety
Discover how to manage and improve safety in areas with workplace transport. Topics include vehicle movement, pedestrian safety, and traffic flow control.

Module 17 – Manual Handling at Work
Understand how to safely lift, carry, and move loads to prevent injury. Proper technique and equipment use are emphasised.

Module 18 – Managing Electric and Gas Safety
Learn how to handle electricity and gas safely in the workplace. This module focuses on risk prevention, legal compliance, and emergency response.

Studying for an advanced Level 7 Health and Safety Diploma is about more than just getting ahead in your career.  It’s about building the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a key contributor to workplace health and safety.  Evidence suggests that the overwhelming majority of employees and employers are not fully aware of their health and safety obligations or entitlements.  Precisely where high-quality training and subsequent refresher training can help, ensuring each and every member of the workforce is on the same page.  Whether starting from scratch or simply looking to refresh your knowledge and skills, this Level 7 Health and Safety Diploma could be just the thing.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.