Therapists - Why is it so
Important
to take a Course in Health and Safety?
The words “Health and Safety” are
often met with groans, but the reality
is that all workers, employers and employees,
have a legal responsibility to protect
themselves and others. Like it or not,
this affects us all and, to ensure we
operate safety and within the law, there
is a level of knowledge that is mandatory.
Working without a solid grounding in
Health and Safety is not only risking
your safety and that of your colleagues
but, in a healthcare environment, it
puts your clients at risk too. Sadly
we live in a “sue-happy” society,
and the cost of non-compliance can be
extensive. However, Health and Safety
really does not have to be a monster!
We’ve done the research for you
and, as online learning specialists,
made it simple and, dare we say it, even
fun! If you are working or planning to
work in the Complementary Health/Beauty
industry, study in the comfort of your own
home, at your own pace, and achieve a
professionally recognised diploma that
will not only evidence that you have
achieved a level of competence, but will
also be accepted for insurance purposes.
Why take an Online Course in Health and
Safety?
Health and Safety is perfectly suited
to online delivery. Because Health and
Safety is purely theoretical and requires
no hands-on or face-to-face interaction,
the whole of the subject can be presented
and assessed online. You are not left
unsupported - you have unlimited contact
with an e-tutor who is there to help,
guide and encourage to ensure you reach
your individual goals. You also have
access to an online Student Forum to
communicate with other students. You
can self-study at your own pace and fit
your study time around your personal
commitments. You do not have to wait
for the beginning of the next academic
year to start - you can enrol at any
time. The final invigilated assessment
is held approximately every 8 weeks and
so you have great flexibility and control,
and can complete the VTCT accredited
course in a timeframe that suits you.
(Unable to attend an invigilated
assessment? Click
here).
What are the advantages
of our VTCT Level 3 Diploma Online Health
and Safety Course?
What’s
included in our VTCT Level 3 Diploma
Online Health and Safety Course?
As the title suggests, the VTCT Level
3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security
and Employment Standards contains more
than just Health and Safety! There are
7 separate tutorials covering:
- Health and Safety
- Fire and Evacuation
- Security
- Services and Operations
- Image and Hygiene
- Professionalism and Community Involvement
- Protection from Abuse
This diploma course is tailored to the
needs of therapists working in the beauty/complementary
healthcare industry. All examples are
therefore relevant and helpful.
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Online
Assessment
Many distance learning courses involve
posting assignments to your tutor and
then waiting for them to be marked and
then returned. This is not the case for
our VTCT approved online Health and Safety
diploma course. All assessments are taken
online and
marked immediately. You can therefore
progress faster and without any inconvenience.
Once you have demonstrated your understanding
by passing the online assessments you
can take the Final Assessment.
Final Assessment
As you would expect for an online Health
and Safety course, the final assessment
is delivered online too. This is the
only part of the course that you cannot
take from home. You must attend our Assessment
Centre in Milton Keynes for just half
a day. We will ask you to bring photo
ID and you will sit a final invigilated
assessment. This contains only 25 multiple
choice questions with a 70% pass mark
and, like every other aspect of our VTCT
Level 3 Health, Safety, Security and
Employments Standards course, it is delivered
online. There is no waiting for weeks
for your result – you know immediately.
We hold Final Assessments every 8 weeks
and so, not only can you enrol at any
time, but you have a broad choice as
to when you sit your Final Assessment
too. (Unable to attend an invigilated
assessment? Click
here).
When is the final assessment held?
We have final assessments scheduled for
Monday September 6th and
November 8th in Milton Keynes. In 2011
they will be held on 10th January, 7th
April, 9th June, 4th July, 5th October and
7th December. Others will follow in 2012
at about 8 week intervals. You will be
required to meet for refreshments at
10.30am for an 11am start.
And the cost of our VTCT Level 3 Diploma
Online Health and Safety Course?
Just £149 (including VTCT Registration,
Examination Fees and VAT). This ensures
online access for a maximum of 1 year.
If you wish to take longer, an additional £20
per year may be requested depending on
the circumstances. You are not required
to purchase any other resources.
Please note that Essential Training
Solutions is a UK Registered Learning
Provider (UKPRN 10009938) and so you
may be eligible to apply for a career
development loan. Click
here for more information.
What happens after I enrol?
We e-mail you with the login details
that you use to access the course. You progress
through the course at your own pace,
supported as required by your e-tutor.
Once you have shown your mastery of the
subject you elect to sit your final assessment
and your VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health,
Safety, Security and Employment Standards
will be sent to you.
Will my PC be able to run the course? This course is delivered online and
so there is a minimum system requirement
as set out below. If you are in any doubt
we can arrange for you to access the
course for a few minutes to test compatibility.
We offer full technical support on all
our products and this is no exception!
Minimum System Requirements
• Windows 98+ (Windows 7 Compatible)
• Mac OS X
• Broadband internet connection
Software Requirements
• Internet Explorer 6 / Firefox 1.2
(JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Microsoft Word
Interested?
Enrol now (button at top of page) or
contact us for
more information. We look forward to
supporting you through your
studies to ensure that you achieve your
diploma.
Testimonials
I found the Health and Safety
tutorial very easy to use and understand.
The difference pieces of legislation can
be quite confusing and I found the ETS
tutorial very clear and concise. -
Michelle, Menston
I have enjoyed the course. Looking
forward to using it to further my career.
- Sarah, Solihull
Useful Information
Sharon Coleman M.I.I.T.T
has provided an interesting article to
help therapists understand their legal
Health and Safety duties. This article
can be read here: Health
and Safety Article |
