The Highfield (HABC) Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is an advanced, industry‑recognised qualification. Designed for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders who hold strategic responsibility for workplace safety. This high‑level course strengthens competence in legal compliance, organisational safety management, risk assessment. It supports the development of safe systems of work, all of which are essential for creating a safe, efficient, and legally compliant working environment.
Supports clear career progression for supervisors seeking promotion into more senior management roles, equipping them with the advanced knowledge and leadership capability required to step up with confidence.
The Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is achieved over 5 days
It is recommended that learners already possess a Health and Safety qualification at Level 3. It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 3 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
This qualification is assessed in two parts:
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• Section 1 – Undertake a risk assessment&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p>
• Section 2 – Construct a safe system of work
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<p class=”p1″>Examination consisting of 2 sections with a total duration of 2 ½ hours.
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“>Duration: 5 days
Assessment: Multiple-choice and written examination paper
This award supports managers, supervisors, and those stepping into leadership roles. This sought‑after Level 4 Health & Safety qualification builds the competence required to meet UK legal duties and create a safer, more compliant workplace.</strong> It strengthens learners’ understanding of their legal and moral responsibilities to protect employees, contractors, visitors, and suppliers, helping organisations reduce risk and maintain a strong safety culture.
People who have achieved this qualification with Remote First Aid include professionals from a wide range of UK industries, such as:
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Learners can join regular open course dates at our fully equipped Chepstow Training Centre, easily accessible for teams travelling from Monmouth, Usk, Abergavenny, Magor, Caldicot and the surrounding areas. Our centre offers a professional, scenario‑ready environment ideal for managers and supervisors developing higher‑level health and safety competence.
For organisations wanting complete flexibility, we deliver this qualification on‑site at your premises, at dates and times that suit your operational needs. Whether you’re a small business, a large employer, or a multi‑site organisation, we bring accredited training directly to you—reducing downtime and ensuring your whole team can learn together.
Students attending our Chepstow Training Centre will be charged £350 + VAT, with all training delivered by qualified instructors at our fully equipped Monmouthshire venue.
Remote First Aid can deliver this qualification at your organisation’s own training venue, providing a fully accredited course for up to 8 learners for £2,200 + VAT. This on‑site option offers a cost‑effective, compliant and convenient way to upskill managers and supervisors in workplace health and safety at dates and times your teams need.</p>