Following a course in Health and Safety at Blackburn College, you will be better equipped to take on a role within healthcare. After all, those in professional positions within Health and Safety can earn well and enjoy a long-lasting career.

Managing the day-to-day risks employees might encounter, Health and Safety workers are on hand to help reduce accidents in the workplace or respond to potentially dangerous situations. Health and Safety trainers will know all there is to know about staying safe in the office or on construction sites, for example, and they may visit various workplaces to teach others the importance of following company protocol.

What do you need to be good at a role within Health and Safety? Alongside a relevant Health and Safety qualification, you will also need to be someone who pays attention to detail. You will be able to work well as part of a team, and you will be ready to use your own initiative, when required.

An understanding of government Health and Safety regulations is valuable too – and on a course here at Blackburn College you will learn all there is to know about the rules surrounding safety and Health in the workplace.

You will also benefit from some legal knowledge, such as court procedures. Knowledge of public security and safety is important, too, if you are to succeed on a Health and Safety course on our well-appointed, modern campus.