HSE Supervisor (Health, Safety & Environment)

Introduction to HSE Management
Overview of HSE principles, objectives, and the importance of an integrated management system for maintaining workplace safety and environmental protection.

2. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Techniques for identifying workplace hazards, evaluating potential risks, and applying control measures to minimize incidents.

3. Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Understanding international and national safety laws, regulatory frameworks, and compliance responsibilities for supervisors.

4. Incident Investigation and Reporting
Procedures for investigating incidents, analyzing root causes, and developing preventive measures to reduce recurrence.

5. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Development of effective emergency plans, drills, and response strategies for various workplace scenarios.

6. Safety Training and Communication
Methods to promote safety awareness, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure effective HSE communication across all levels.

7. Behavior-Based Safety
Approaches to building a proactive safety culture by influencing behavior and encouraging accountability in the workforce.

8. Environmental Management and Compliance
Principles of environmental protection, waste management, pollution control, and compliance with environmental standards.

9. Personal Protective Equipment & Safety Gear
Selection, proper use, and maintenance of PPE for different job roles, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations.

10. Auditing & Inspection for HSE Compliance
Planning and conducting workplace safety inspections and audits to identify non-conformities and ensure continuous improvement.

• Enhances leadership and supervisory skills in managing HSE operations

• Develops understanding of legal and regulatory requirements

• Improves ability to identify hazards and implement effective safety controls

• Promotes strong safety culture and environmental responsibility

• Increases employability and recognition as a certified HSE professional

• HSE Supervisors and Coordinators

• Site Supervisors and Foremen

• Safety Officers and Inspectors

• Line Managers and Team Leaders

• Individuals pursuing supervisory roles in HSE management

• Format: Multiple Choice Questions and Scenario-Based Assessment

• Total Questions: 50

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 75 Minutes

• Mode: Online or In-Person

• Certification Awarded: HSE Supervisor 

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.