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Overview
The Off-site Safety Management course at Queen Margaret University will be appropriate for those working in a range of different situations where they are responsible for taking children/young people/adults out of their everyday environments (eg on geography or environmental field trips, on sporting away events, on organised activities).
Key Features
This is a national course and is the gold standard for health and safety for those undertaking on and offsite activities, including those undertaking international fieldwork and visits. There is a national demand for the course as it is recognised as a qualification in court should an incident occur, and if the organisation can demonstrate having followed the British Standard in terms of its procedures. The scheme is designed for adults working with both young people and adults where they will be required to plan, manage and evaluate off-site safety policies, procedures and activities. It will be particularly appropriate for teachers, lecturers, trainers and youth workers who are seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in off-site safety management. It is also relevant to those who work in organisations seeking compliance with the British Standard, BS 8848: the specification for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities, outside the United Kingdom.Programme Structure
On completion of the course, you’ll be able to:- develop knowledge and understanding of off-site safety management procedures and the ability to apply this to a range of different contexts;
- develop ability to plan, manage and evaluate off-site activities in order to ensure the safety of the participants;
- develop skills that are relevant to the workplace and which can be adapted to meet different circumstances; and
- encourage further study and promote the value of continuing professional development.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Occupational Health and Safety View 31 other Short Courses in Occupational Health and Safety in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course therefore each applicant must decide if the level of study is suitable for them.
- This course is taught and assessed in English. Applicants do not need to provide proof of their English Language skills when applying for this course, but all applicants should consider whether they have sufficient English competence to study at this level. Applicants for this level of study would usually be able to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component score below 6.0
Tuition Fee
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International
195 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 195 GBP for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
195 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 195 GBP for the full programme during 2 days.
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