Health & Safety
Health & Safety Qualifications
Britannia Elite provides a suite of Health & Safety qualifications aligned to UK industry standards and mapped against the same national frameworks used by QNUK. These programmes support employers, contractors, and individuals working in environments where safety, compliance, and risk management are essential.
Our Health & Safety pathway is designed for both new entrants and experienced staff, with clear progression from basic awareness to supervisory‑level competence.
Core Workplace Health & Safety
These qualifications provide the essential knowledge required in all working environments.
Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
An entry‑level introduction to workplace hazards, personal responsibilities, and safe working practices. Suitable for new starters or those returning to work.
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
A widely recognised standard for employees across all sectors. Learners gain practical understanding of common hazards, risk control, and employer/employee duties.
Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
A supervisory‑level qualification for team leaders, shift supervisors, and managers. Focuses on incident investigation, risk reduction strategies, and legal compliance.
Working at Height & Access Equipment
These qualifications support anyone working above ground level or using ladders, platforms, or access systems.
Working at Height Safety
Covers planning, equipment selection, fall‑prevention, and safe systems of work. Suitable for construction, maintenance, and facilities teams.
Safe Use of Ladders & Stepladders (Level 2)
A practical qualification covering inspection, setup, safe use, and common hazards. Ideal for tradespeople, contractors, and site operatives.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
These qualifications support supervisors, safety representatives, and those responsible for workplace risk management.
Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment (Level 2)
Teaches hazard identification, risk scoring, control measures, and documentation. Forms the foundation of workplace safety planning.
COSHH Awareness (Level 2)
Covers safe handling of hazardous substances, labelling, storage, and emergency procedures. Essential for cleaning, manufacturing, engineering, and laboratory environments.
Manual Handling & Workplace Safety
These qualifications reduce injury risk and support safe physical work practices.
Manual Handling Safety
Focuses on safe lifting techniques, posture, mechanical aids, and injury prevention. Suitable for logistics, warehousing, healthcare, and construction.
Infection Prevention & Control (Level 2)
Introduces safe hygiene practices, contamination risks, and workplace infection control measures.
Food Safety & Food Handling Qualifications
Food handling is a core compliance requirement across hospitality, catering, retail, healthcare, and any environment where food is prepared or served. Britannia Elite delivers food safety qualifications aligned to UK industry standards and mapped against the same national frameworks used by QNUK.
These qualifications ensure staff understand legal responsibilities, hygiene controls, contamination risks, and safe working practices.
Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness
An introductory qualification for new staff or those with minimal food‑handling duties. Covers basic hygiene, contamination risks, personal cleanliness, and safe working habits.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
The most widely recognised food‑handling qualification in the UK. Learners gain practical understanding of:
- Food contamination and prevention
- Temperature control
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Personal hygiene
- Legal responsibilities under food safety law
Suitable for catering assistants, kitchen staff, hospitality workers, and food service teams.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
Designed for staff handling packaged or open foods in retail environments. Covers safe storage, stock rotation, allergen awareness, and contamination control.
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
A supervisory‑level qualification for team leaders, chefs, and managers responsible for food safety systems. Focuses on:
- HACCP principles
- Supervising staff
- Implementing hygiene procedures
- Monitoring and verification
- Legal compliance