DSE Risk Assessment 

 

Course Key

Illustration of people inside a collection of coggs  

CPD Certified Logo

Initial assessment Icon Initial Assessment

Concession Available Icon Concession Available

Blended Course Icon Blended Course

Online Course Icon Online Course

Online Course Icon

Course Fee *£15.00 Enquire Now

Who is this course for?

Are you looking to complete your DSE training online?

Do you want to learn how to carry out a DSE Risk assessment? 

Do you want to learn why risk assessments are important?

Want to develop as a leader?

 

Then this course may be for you. 

 

This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand workplace risks and how to identify and remove any likely hazards.

 

 Location

  • Online.
  • Study anywhere and at your own pace.
  • Enrol at any time.​
  • Complete within 4 weeks of being given access to the course.

 

Course Details

This course is split into three manageable sections:

Section 1: The importance of DSE risk assessments

In this section, you will develop your understanding of the reasons for conducting risk assessments and the main legislation relating to DSE risk assessments.

Section 2: Controlling the risks from DSE workstations

This section will build your knowledge of the principles of good DSE workstation design, the main causes of ill health relating to DSE use and the corrections that can be made to workstation design to control risks.

Section 3: Carrying out a DSE risk assessment

Upon completing this section, you will understand the stages involved in a DSE risk assessment and the circumstances in which a DSE risk assessment should be reviewed.

 

Teaching

This course is purely online. You will learn from the comfort of your own home, in your own time and at your own pace. By enrolling on this course you will get access to award-winning learning and assessment materials. 

 

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but you will need to provide evidence that you have been a resident of the UK/EU for the past three years and aged 19+. You would also need a good level of English in order to understand the course materials and complete the course.  

 

Equipment Needed

As you would be studying from home you would need an internet connection and access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. 

 

How will progress be monitored and assessed?

Your learning is completed online through our online learning platform. All assessments are completed on that platform and you receive immediate feedback as they are marked online, automatically. 

 

Qualification

Successful completion of this course will provide you with a CPD Certified certificate in DSE Risk Assessment which you can add to your CV and use in your day to day life and work.

All certificates are available in digital format that you can download from your portal once you have completed the course. A printed copy is available at request for an additional charge. See Costs and Fees below for more information. 

After completing this course, could I progress onto another course?

At the end of this course you will be able to enrol on further SAFL or college courses. See our full course offer here. 

To request a printed certificate please email Contact_Safl@sandwell.gov.uk with your request.

Please note there will be a £10 fee for printing, processing and postage. 

Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.