Competences

a. Develop a comprehensive understanding how health and safety legislation is implemented in the health and social care setting;
b. Advise on hazards in the environment which might pose a potential threat to health and wellbeing;
c. Establish an understanding and appreciation for safety;
d. Develop a comprehensive understanding to the monitoring and review of health and safety in the health and social care setting;
e. Evaluate the effect of non-compliance with health and safety legislation in a health and social care setting;
f. Create a safe environment, eliminating any hazards on the workplace;
g. Conduct a risk assessment.  

Knowledge 

a. Describe the health and safety local legislation and guidelines;
b. Identify the principles of personal occupational health and safety;
c. List the procedures one needs to follow to ensure a hazard free environment;
d. Identify risk factors in the workplace. 

Skills

a. Apply workplace occupational health, safety and welfare policies;
b. Design and implement appropriate procedures for the safe management and maintenance of substances used in the classroom;
c. Demonstrate the ability in carrying out hazard identifications, assessment and control procedures including a health and safety audit;
d. Search for practical examples and come up with debates which can be utilised during lessons for students to relate and grasp.