Considered as the first step in funeral service training, our Health and Safety programme is made up of two compulsory modules that cover core health and safety principles such as manual handling and PPE.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Considered as the first step to run the course.
AVAILABLE DATES
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9 Nov 2026 09:00 - 13:00Virtual, Via Zoom
Full schedule
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Units: HS1, HS2
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2 Dec 2026 09:00 - 13:00Virtual, Via Zoom
Full schedule
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Units: HS1, HS2
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For Business
BUY MULTIPLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED
UNIT: HS1
HS1: Applying Health and Safety Legislation and Manual Handling Techniques
Level 2 - 3 Credits
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, including COSHH regulations, fire safety procedures and risk identification. It also covers manual handling regulations and equips learners with the skills to demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques.
CURRICULUM
Guidance
Learning Outcome 1: Understand Health and Safety Legislation relating to workplace/company premises
Learning Outcome 2: Know principles of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) legislation in relation to own place of work/company premises
Learning Outcome 3: Know fire drill procedures in own place of work
Learning Outcome 4: Know manual handling regulations
Learning Outcome 5: Be able to demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques
Practical Tasks Statement
UNIT: HS2
HS2: Safety and Infection Control for Funeral Staff
Level 2 - 1 Credit
Equip yourself with essential knowledge of workplace safety, infection control and first-aid provisions. This module also covers accident reporting, clinical waste management, infection prevention and the proper use of PPE.
CURRICULUM
Guidance
Learning Outcome 1: Understand first aid provision in the workplace
Learning Outcome 2: Know obligations for the reporting of accidents in the workplace
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the key principles of correct handling of clinical waste
Learning Outcome 4: Understand infection control and rules for self-hygiene
Practical Tasks Statement