Getting your course approved by IOSH
Do you want to develop your own course?
Have you already developed one? Would you like the added
credibility of IOSH approval? We can guide you through the
development process and help you get your course approved.
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brochure (708 KB) for more information.
Many trainers are running health and safety awareness courses
they've developed themselves. Others would like to write a tailored
course – one that addresses the issues of a specific company or
industry.
For example:
- you may want to develop a version of the IOSH Managing
safely course especially for your company
- perhaps you're already running a course focusing on the hazards
that are relevant to a specific industry, such as Managing
safely in construction, and decided you want third party
accreditation
- you may want to develop an entirely new course, such as an
induction course for new members of staff, tailored to the needs of
your company.
Whatever your subject, and whether you've already developed a
course or are thinking about developing one, we can help. This is
called our Tailored course approval service.
We approve general health and safety awareness training courses
of people at work, up to a UK national level 2 (GCSE level).
Throughout the process, we offer support, technical checks and help
with good practice.
Our Tailored course approval service will help you produce an
IOSH approved course that suits the needs of your clients,
delegates or workers.
Why do people develop their own courses?
Some trainers simply feel more comfortable developing their own
course rather than buying a training package. Others want a course
for a specific organisation or sector. Either way, approval by a
recognised professional body will add credibility to the
course.
There are financial benefits too - trainers tell us that their
clients value the IOSH name which helps them to sell more courses
and gives them an edge over others.
Trainers welcome the IOSH name behind their course because it
helps to ensure confidence in the training materials.
Whatever the reason for developing your own course, we're here
to help and guide you.
What should I do next?
Simply pick up the phone and talk to our Tailored Course Approval
team on +44 (0)116 257 3194.