The purpose of the Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course is to provide learners with a practical understanding of the basic principles that support a safe and healthy working environment.
The course aims to improve general workplace safety awareness and help learners understand how their actions, decisions and behaviour can either reduce or increase workplace risk.
By the end of this course, learners should have a clearer understanding of workplace hazards, employee responsibilities, risk-control measures, incident reporting and emergency awareness.
The broader aim of this course is to encourage learners to:
Completion of this course provides general workplace health and safety awareness only.
It does not qualify or appoint the learner as a safety officer, health and safety representative, risk assessor, first aider, firefighter, machinery operator or any other role requiring separate formal training, practical competency or statutory appointment.
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course is divided into eight structured learning modules. Each module develops the learner’s understanding of workplace safety and prepares the learner for the final online assessment.
This module introduces the meaning and purpose of workplace health and safety.
Topics include:
This module explains the general responsibilities of the different people who influence workplace health and safety.
Topics include:
This module introduces the fundamental concepts used to identify and understand workplace dangers.
Topics include:
This module explains how workplace risks should be reduced and controlled.
Topics include:
This module applies safety principles to common activities and conditions found in many workplaces.
Topics include:
This module explains the importance of reporting workplace events and conditions before further harm occurs.
Topics include:
This module prepares learners to respond responsibly during common workplace emergencies.
Topics include:
This module focuses on the behaviours and attitudes that help create a safer workplace.
Topics include:
After completing the learning modules, learners will complete the final course activities.
These include:
The final assessment may include questions covering:
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course is delivered through a structured, self-paced online learning methodology.
The course has been designed to make essential workplace health and safety principles understandable, practical and relevant to learners from different industries and levels of experience.
Although the course is offered free of charge, the learning experience is intended to reflect the professional standard of a premium SAFCON Group Training Academy programme.
The course is completed entirely online through the SAFCON Group Training Academy.
Learners may work through the course content at their own pace, subject to any access period or completion deadline communicated during registration.
The online format allows learners to:
A reliable internet connection is recommended.
The course is arranged in a logical sequence that develops the learner’s understanding step by step.
Learners should complete the modules in the order presented because later modules build on concepts introduced earlier in the course.
The recommended sequence is:
The course uses clear explanatory content to introduce and reinforce workplace health and safety principles.
The content includes:
The learning content is written in accessible language while maintaining a professional occupational health and safety standard.
Workplace health and safety principles are easier to understand when they are connected to realistic situations.
The course therefore includes examples drawn from common workplace environments, including:
The examples are intended to help learners understand how health and safety principles may apply in different settings.
Learners should consider how each example relates to their own workplace or to a workplace with which they are familiar.
Learners are encouraged to reflect on the learning content rather than merely memorising definitions.
During the course, learners should consider questions such as:
This reflective approach helps the learner connect the course content to real workplace conditions.
Short knowledge checks are included after the learning modules.
Their purpose is to:
The module knowledge checks should be treated as learning activities rather than as the final measure of competence.
Where permitted by the platform, learners should review the relevant module before attempting a knowledge check again.
After completing all learning modules, the learner must complete a final online knowledge assessment.
The final assessment measures the learner’s understanding of the core principles covered in the course.
Questions may assess the learner’s ability to:
The assessment is completed online and must be completed independently.
The recommended assessment method is:
The assessment focuses on understanding and practical application rather than memorisation alone.
The following settings are recommended for the final assessment:
The learner must complete all course activities and assessments honestly and independently.
A learner may not:
Where identity verification is required, the learner must provide accurate information.
The learner is responsible for:
A digital SAFCON Group Certificate of Completion may be issued after the learner has:
The certificate confirms successful completion of the Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course.
It does not certify occupational competence for a specialised role or legally regulated activity.
Because this is an online awareness programme, the course does not include practical observation or workplace-based competency assessment.
The course does not assess whether a learner can safely:
Where practical competence is required, the learner must complete the appropriate additional training, workplace instruction, supervision and assessment.
The course follows the principle:
Learners are expected to:
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course includes a structured collection of online learning materials designed to support understanding, practical application and successful course completion.
All required learning content is provided through the SAFCON Group Training Academy platform.
Learners are not required to purchase a separate textbook or learner manual.
The course may include:
The exact format of the learning material may include written content, images, presentation-style pages, video clips, diagrams, tables and interactive online activities.
The course includes the following learning modules:
Each module includes detailed explanations and practical examples relevant to common workplace situations.
Short knowledge checks may be included throughout the course.
These activities are intended to:
Learners should review the relevant module if they answer a knowledge-check question incorrectly.
The final online assessment forms part of the required course-completion process.
The assessment may include:
The assessment will focus on the principles covered in the course.
To complete the course successfully, learners should have access to:
Headphones or speakers may be required where the course contains narrated videos or other audio content.
For the best learning experience, learners should use an up-to-date version of a recognised internet browser.
Suitable browsers may include:
Older browsers may not display all course content correctly.
The course may be accessed from a compatible mobile device.
However, learners should note that:
Where possible, the final assessment should be completed using a stable computer or tablet with a reliable internet connection.
Learners are encouraged to make personal notes while completing the course.
Useful notes may include:
Personal notes may assist the learner when reviewing the course before the final assessment.
Learners may find it helpful to review relevant documents from their own workplace while completing the course.
These may include:
These workplace documents do not form part of the general SAFCON Group course unless specifically provided.
The learner must always follow the approved procedures and instructions applicable to their own workplace.
Where appropriate, learners may consult reliable sources for further information, including:
Learners should avoid relying on unverified online information when making decisions about hazardous work.
The learning material is provided for the registered learner’s personal educational use.
Learners may not, without prior written permission:
Short personal notes may be made for the learner’s own study purposes.
Unless otherwise indicated, the course structure, learning content, assessment material, wording, design and supporting resources remain the intellectual property of SAFCON Group.
The fact that the course is offered free of charge does not place the course content in the public domain.
Free learner access does not give permission to copy, reproduce, alter, resell or redistribute the course.
Course access is provided through the learner’s personal training-platform account.
The learner is responsible for protecting their login information and should not share their:
Unauthorised account sharing may result in suspension of access or cancellation of course completion.
Learners experiencing a technical problem should:
When requesting support, the learner should provide:
After successfully meeting all completion requirements, the learner may receive or download a digital Certificate of Completion.
The learner must check that the following information is correct:
Errors should be reported promptly to the SAFCON Group Training Academy.
The course material provides general workplace health and safety awareness.
It must always be used together with:
Where there is any difference between a general course example and the learner’s workplace procedure, the learner must seek clarification and follow the lawful, approved requirements applicable to that workplace.
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course is delivered through the SAFCON Group Training Academy’s online learning platform.
The course has been designed for independent online study. Learners are therefore expected to work through the learning content carefully, complete the required activities and request assistance when they experience technical or administrative difficulties.
The course may be supported by the following persons or functions:
The course administrator is responsible for general administrative support, which may include:
A facilitator or occupational health and safety specialist may support the course by:
The course is self-paced and does not necessarily include continuous live facilitation.
Where required, the assessment administrator may:
Technical support may assist learners with:
Technical support cannot complete learning activities or assessments on behalf of the learner.
Although support may be available, the learner remains responsible for:
Learners should not wait until the final day of an access period before reporting a technical problem.
To complete the course, the learner should have access to the following:
The course may be accessed using:
A computer or tablet is recommended for the best learning and assessment experience.
A stable internet connection is required to:
The learner should avoid starting the final assessment when the internet connection is unstable.
The learner should use an updated version of a recognised browser, such as:
Browser updates may improve security, stability and compatibility with the learning platform.
Where the course includes narration, video or other audio content, the learner will require:
The learner should ensure that the volume is adjusted to a safe and comfortable level.
A sufficiently clear display is required to read:
Learners using a mobile device may need to rotate the screen or enlarge the display to read certain content clearly.
The learner should have access to the email address or other communication method used during registration.
This may be used to send:
The learner should check spam or junk folders where expected messages are not visible.
The learner should complete the course in a suitable environment that allows focused learning.
The study area should preferably:
The learner should avoid completing the course while:
Before starting the final online assessment, the learner should:
Each learner must use their own personal account.
The learner should not:
The learner should log out after using a shared or public device.
Unless otherwise arranged, the learner is responsible for:
The course itself is offered free of charge, but normal internet and device costs may still apply.
Learners who experience difficulty accessing the course due to a disability, visual limitation, hearing limitation or other accessibility need should contact the SAFCON Group Training Academy.
Where reasonably possible, consideration may be given to:
The availability of a particular accommodation may depend on the platform, course format and nature of the request.
When reporting a technical problem, the learner should provide sufficient information for the issue to be investigated.
The report should include:
A clear report allows support personnel to assist more efficiently.
Technical support may assist with platform access and functionality, but cannot:
Where the learner is completing the course through an employer, the employer or workplace coordinator may assist by:
The employer remains responsible for providing any workplace-specific induction, instruction, supervision and competency training required for the learner’s duties.
This course provides general awareness through online learning.
Human and technical support assists the learner in accessing and understanding the course, but it does not replace:
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course includes online assessment activities designed to confirm that learners understand the essential principles covered in the programme.
Assessment is used not only to measure the learner’s final result, but also to reinforce important concepts and help learners recognise areas that may require further review.
The course includes:
A short knowledge check may be completed at the end of each learning module.
The purpose of these knowledge checks is to:
The knowledge checks may include:
The module knowledge checks are intended primarily as developmental learning activities.
Unless otherwise specified, they do not determine the learner’s final course result.
Learners who answer a question incorrectly should return to the relevant lesson and review the content before proceeding.
After completing all required course modules, the learner must complete the final online knowledge assessment.
The assessment measures the learner’s understanding of the overall course content, including their ability to apply general workplace safety principles to practical situations.
The assessment may include questions relating to:
The following assessment structure is recommended:
To pass the course, the learner must achieve a minimum result of:
The pass mark reflects the importance of understanding basic workplace health and safety principles.
A learner who does not achieve the required pass mark should review the relevant learning modules before attempting the assessment again.
A maximum of three final assessment attempts is recommended.
Where a learner does not achieve the required pass mark:
An additional assessment attempt should not automatically be granted after the permitted attempts have been used.
Any request for an additional attempt should be considered according to the SAFCON Group Training Academy’s administrative rules.
Some questions may describe realistic workplace situations.
The learner may be asked to identify:
Scenario-based questions are intended to test practical understanding rather than the memorisation of definitions alone.
All assessment activities must be completed honestly and independently by the registered learner.
The learner may not:
Any suspected assessment irregularity may be investigated.
Where misconduct is confirmed, the SAFCON Group Training Academy may:
A technical problem should be reported as soon as reasonably possible.
The learner should provide:
A technical problem does not automatically guarantee that an assessment attempt will be reset.
The available platform records and the circumstances of the report may be reviewed before a decision is made.
Where appropriate, the SAFCON Group Training Academy may review:
The purpose of this review is to protect the credibility of the course and the value of the Certificate of Completion.
Learners may be asked to complete a short course-evaluation activity after the final assessment.
The evaluation may ask learners to comment on:
Learner feedback may be used to review and improve future versions of the course.
A learner will become eligible for a Certificate of Completion after:
The certificate confirms that the learner successfully completed the Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course and demonstrated the required level of knowledge in the final online assessment.
The certificate does not confirm practical workplace competence.
It does not appoint or qualify the learner as a:
Separate training, practical assessment, workplace authorisation or statutory appointment may be required for these roles.
The SAFCON Group Training Academy may retain records relating to:
These records may be used to confirm that a learner completed the course.
The purpose of assessment is not merely to obtain a certificate.
The learner should be able to apply the principles learned by:
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course is a free online learning programme presented by the SAFCON Group Training Academy.
Although no course fee is charged, the programme must be completed in accordance with the same professional learning, assessment and administrative standards that apply to other SAFCON Group online courses.
Learners are expected to work through the course responsibly, complete all compulsory activities and use the knowledge gained to support safer behaviour in the workplace.
The course is provided:
There is no charge for:
Normal personal costs relating to internet data, devices, electricity and connectivity remain the responsibility of the learner unless otherwise arranged.
Course access is provided through the learner’s personal SAFCON Group Training Academy account.
The learner must use the username and password issued or created during registration.
Access may be subject to:
The learner should begin the course as soon as reasonably possible after receiving access.
Where an access period is applied, learners should be given sufficient time to complete the programme at their own pace.
A recommended course-access period is:
This period should provide adequate time for the learner to:
An extension should not be assumed automatically. Requests for additional access may be considered according to the circumstances and administrative rules of the academy.
Learners must provide complete and accurate registration information.
This may include:
The name provided during registration may be used on the Certificate of Completion.
The learner must therefore check the spelling of all personal details carefully.
A learner who notices an error in their personal details should report it before the certificate is issued.
Requests to correct a certificate may require:
The academy may decline to alter a certificate where the requested information is inconsistent with the learner’s verified registration records.
Course-related communication may be sent by:
Learners are responsible for:
The SAFCON Group Training Academy cannot be held responsible for communication not received because the learner supplied incorrect or outdated contact details.
All learners are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully while using the training platform.
Unacceptable conduct includes:
Access may be suspended or withdrawn where serious misconduct is identified.
The learner account is issued for the registered learner’s use only.
The learner may not:
A certificate may be withheld or cancelled where there is reasonable evidence that the registered learner did not personally complete the course.
The course is presented in English unless another language version is specifically made available.
Learners should have sufficient English reading and comprehension ability to:
The course does not assess formal language ability. However, the learner must understand the course content sufficiently to complete the assessment meaningfully.
There are no formal academic entry requirements.
Learners should, however, be able to:
No previous health and safety qualification is required.
Because this is a short general awareness course rather than a formal occupational qualification, a formal recognition-of-prior-learning process is not normally required.
Experienced learners must still complete:
Previous workplace experience does not automatically exempt a learner from any required course activity.
The Certificate of Completion confirms that the learner successfully completed the course on the date shown.
General workplace health and safety awareness does not ordinarily operate as a statutory licence with a fixed expiry date.
However, employers may require refresher awareness training periodically, particularly when:
A recommended refresher interval may be determined by the employer according to workplace risk and organisational requirements.
Where a certificate number or verification process is provided, an employer or other authorised person may contact SAFCON Group to confirm:
Verification confirms recorded course completion only. It does not confirm current workplace competence or authorisation to perform hazardous work.
The certificate confirms successful completion of a general awareness programme.
It does not:
An employer who uses this course as part of an employee-development or safety-awareness initiative remains responsible for ensuring that employees receive any additional training required for their actual work.
This may include:
The employer must consider the workplace’s own risks, activities, equipment, substances and legal obligations.
Workplace health and safety information, legislation and good practice may change over time.
SAFCON Group may review or update the course to:
Learners who completed an earlier version are not automatically required to repeat the course unless required by their employer or another applicable requirement.
The course provides general educational information.
It is not intended to provide legal advice for a particular workplace, incident, dispute or compliance matter.
The application of occupational health and safety requirements may depend on:
Where legal interpretation, specialised advice or a formal compliance opinion is required, the employer or learner should consult a suitably competent professional.
Learner information may be collected and retained for legitimate training and administrative purposes, including:
Learner information should be handled responsibly and should not be used for unrelated purposes without an appropriate basis.
Learners must avoid entering confidential workplace information into course activities unless specifically authorised and required.
A learner who has a concern about the course should provide a clear written explanation of the matter.
The query should include:
Concerns should be raised professionally and as soon as reasonably possible.
A learner may stop participating in the course at any time.
However, a Certificate of Completion cannot be issued where the learner has not met all applicable requirements.
A learner may be recorded as incomplete where they:
By continuing with the course, the learner confirms that they understand and accept that:
Workplace safety is not achieved through certificates alone.
It is achieved when people consistently:
Every learner who completes this course has an opportunity to carry these principles into the workplace and contribute towards preventing harm.
The Workplace Health and Safety Awareness Course is a professionally developed online programme designed to provide learners with a practical foundation in occupational health and safety.
Every workplace contains hazards that may cause injury, occupational illness, property damage, operational disruption or harm to people. Many workplace incidents can be prevented when employees understand the hazards associated with their work, follow the required safety procedures and report unsafe conditions before harm occurs.
This course introduces learners to the essential principles of workplace health and safety. It explains why workplace safety is important, how hazards and risks arise, how risks can be controlled and how every person can contribute towards a safer and healthier working environment.
The programme covers the general responsibilities of employers, supervisors and employees, together with practical guidance on hazard identification, risk control, housekeeping, slips and falls, manual handling, machinery, electrical safety, hazardous substances, fire awareness, personal protective equipment, incident reporting and emergency procedures.
The course also emphasises the importance of positive safety behaviour. Learners are encouraged to recognise unsafe acts and conditions, avoid dangerous shortcuts, report concerns promptly and take reasonable care of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions.
The learning content is presented in a clear and practical format and includes workplace examples that may apply across a wide range of industries, including offices, retail environments, warehouses, workshops, factories, farms, hospitality establishments and construction-related workplaces.
No previous occupational health and safety qualification or experience is required.
Although the course is offered free of charge, it has been developed and presented as a premium SAFCON Group Training Academy programme. Learners are expected to complete all required course content and successfully complete the final online knowledge assessment before receiving a Certificate of Completion.
Course Delivery
The course is:
Important Course Limitation
This is a general workplace health and safety awareness course.
It does not replace workplace-specific induction, task-specific instruction, practical competency training, accredited training or any training required for a particular statutory appointment, occupation, workplace risk or item of equipment.
Completion of this course does not authorise a learner to operate machinery, perform hazardous work, conduct formal risk assessments, provide first aid, fight fires or accept a statutory health and safety appointment unless the learner has completed the separate training and competency requirements applicable to that function.