Managing Safely

1. Introduction to Managing Safely Explains the purpose of managing safely, the importance of proactive safety leadership, and the role of managers in workplace safety.

2. Understanding Responsibilities & Legal Requirements Reviews employer and employee responsibilities, relevant health and safety legislation, and compliance obligations.

3. Identifying Hazards in the Workplace Covers common workplace hazards, hazard spotting techniques, and categorization of risks.

4. Assessing and Controlling Risks Introduces risk assessment methodologies, control measures, and prioritization of corrective actions.

5. Incident Investigation and Reporting Provides guidance on investigating workplace incidents, identifying root causes, and documenting findings.

6. Measuring Safety Performance Explains the use of safety performance indicators, audits, and monitoring systems to evaluate effectiveness.

7. Human Factors in Safety Management Examines how human behavior, ergonomics, and organizational culture influence safety outcomes.

8. Environmental Management and Sustainability Introduces environmental responsibilities, sustainable practices, and integration of environmental management into safety systems.

9. Developing Safe Systems of Work Details how to design, implement, and maintain safe systems of work, including permits and standard operating procedures.

10. Leadership and Communication in Health and Safety Focuses on effective leadership, communication strategies, and engaging teams in building a positive safety culture.

• Builds competency in managing workplace health and safety

• Enhances compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

• Strengthens leadership and communication skills in safety management

• Reduces workplace risks through effective hazard identification and control

• Provides recognized certification to support career advancement in management and safety

• Managers and supervisors across industries

• Team leaders responsible for workplace safety

• Safety officers seeking management‑level knowledge

• Professionals preparing for compliance audits and certifications

• Assessment Type: Written exam + workplace‑based project

• Format: MCQs, short answers, and practical project submission

• Total Questions: 70 theory + 1 project assignment

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 2 hours (written) + 1 week (project submission)

• Certification: Managing Safely Certificate

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.