FAA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

Health and safety is a fundamental part of every workplace, regardless of industry or sector. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide safe working environments, while employees also play a vital role in maintaining safe and healthy workplaces through safe working practices, reporting concerns, and following organisational procedures. The FAA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace provides learners with the foundational knowledge and understanding required to contribute towards safer workplace environments and support organisational compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

This regulated qualification is designed as an introduction to workplace health and safety and is particularly suitable for new employees, induction programmes, refresher training, or individuals returning to work after an extended absence. The course explores workplace responsibilities, risk assessments, hazard control measures, accident prevention, and the communication of health and safety information within working environments.

Rather than focusing solely on legislation and theory, this practical qualification helps learners understand how health and safety principles apply within real workplace environments. Staff will gain confidence in recognising hazards, understanding risk control measures, following workplace procedures, and contributing towards safer organisational practices.

By completing this qualification, organisations can strengthen workplace safety culture, improve awareness and compliance, reduce workplace risks, and support the wellbeing of employees across all levels of the workforce.

Who This Course Is For

This qualification is suitable for employees across all industries and workplace sectors who require a basic understanding of workplace health and safety.

This includes:

• New Employees and Induction Staff
• Office and Administrative Staff
• Care, Education, Hospitality, and Retail Staff
• Facilities and Maintenance Teams
• Warehouse and Industrial Staff
• Volunteers and Temporary Staff
• Employees Returning to Work After Long-Term Absence
• Any employee requiring introductory health and safety awareness training

Learners must be a minimum of 14 years of age to undertake this qualification.

Key Learning Outcomes

By enrolling your team in this course, they will master how to:

Understand Workplace Health and Safety Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of both employers and employees in maintaining safe and healthy workplaces.

Recognise Workplace Hazards and Risks

Learn how hazards and risks contribute to workplace risk assessments and understand the importance of following safe systems of work and workplace procedures.

Understand Risk Control Measures

Explore practical methods used to control and reduce workplace risks, helping to minimise accidents, injuries, and ill health within the workplace.

Recognise the Causes of Workplace Accidents and Ill Health

Develop awareness of the common causes of workplace accidents, injuries, stress, musculoskeletal disorders, and work-related ill health.

Understand the Importance of Reporting

Learn the importance of reporting accidents, near misses, and health and safety concerns to help improve workplace safety and prevent future incidents.

Understand Health and Safety Communication

Identify common workplace safety signs, signals, and sources of health and safety information used within working environments.

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Organisation

We understand that organisations require flexible training solutions, which is why this qualification offers multiple delivery pathways.

Classroom-Based Delivery

Delivered over a minimum of 4 guided learning hours and completed within 1 day or across a maximum of 2 weeks. Classroom delivery includes trainer-led learning, discussion, and written assessment. Learner ratios are capped at 16 learners per trainer/assessor to maintain high-quality interaction and support.

Distance Learning Delivery

Remote delivery is available through self-study supported by webinars (2 guided learning hours), or continuous live video training (4 guided learning hours). Total Qualification Time is 5 hours, including independent study. Both routes must be completed within 2 weeks, with a maximum of 20 learners per trainer/assessor. Remote assessment uses a professional discussion with the trainer/assessor. Contact us to discuss the route and any learning or access needs before booking.

Important Details

Regulated Qualification

This course leads to the FAA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF), awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA) and regulated by Ofqual.

Entry Recommendations

Learners must be at least 14 years of age. It is recommended that learners hold a minimum Level 1 literacy standard or equivalent to support successful completion of the qualification.

Qualification Validity

This qualification does not have an expiry date; however, ongoing CPD and annual refresher training are strongly recommended to ensure learners remain up to date with evolving workplace procedures, legislation, and best practice.

Progression Opportunities

Learners who complete this qualification may progress onto higher-level FAA Health and Safety qualifications, as well as additional qualifications in Fire Safety, Manual Handling, First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Safety, and First Aid for Mental Health.