NEBOSH Managing Risks and Risk Assessment Course

Practical Risk Assessment Skills: Build confidence in identifying hazards, assessing risks, and applying suitable control measures in real workplace situations.

Understand How To Manage Risk Properly: Learn the step-by-step approach to workplace risk assessment and how to prioritise risks with the greatest potential for harm.

Improve The Quality Of Risk Assessments: Understand what makes a risk assessment suitable and sufficient, while avoiding common errors that reduce its effectiveness.

Apply Sensible And Proportionate Controls: Learn how to choose practical controls based on the level of risk, relevance, cost, and workplace realities.

Support Legal Compliance: Strengthen your understanding of when risk assessments are required and how they support compliance with health and safety duties.

Recognise Special Risk Scenarios: Develop awareness of additional risk assessment considerations for young persons, lone workers, and dynamic situations.

Turn Learning Into Action: Complete a practical risk assessment exercise based on a realistic scenario, helping you apply your knowledge in a meaningful way.

The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work gives candidates a practical introduction to workplace risk assessment and risk control. Developed with the HSE, it supports those responsible for managing workplace risks by helping them understand how to assess hazards, make informed decisions, and improve standards in the real world.

When you choose Acadame for your NEBOSH risk assessment training, you are choosing a provider focused on support, flexibility, and quality from start to finish.

Gold NEBOSH Learning Partner: Acadame holds Gold Learning Partner status, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and candidate support.

Dedicated Individual Learning Advisor: Every candidate benefits from support throughout their learning journey, helping them stay on track and feel prepared for assessment.

Flexible Learning Options: We can deliver training in the classroom, virtually, onsite at your workplace, or through blended approaches depending on your needs.

Access Beyond The Classroom: Our learning support approach helps candidates continue developing their understanding outside formal course time.

Experienced Trainers: Candidates learn from trainers with real-world health and safety experience who understand how risk assessment works in practice.

Nationwide Delivery Available: Train with us in Stoke, Derby, Manchester or Liverpool, or speak to us about onsite training anywhere in the UK.

Element 1: Why And How You Manage Health And Safety

Explore the moral, legal, and financial reasons for managing health and safety, together with roles, responsibilities, leadership, communication, consultation, and continual improvement.

Element 2: Dealing With Common Workplace Hazards

Cover a broad range of workplace hazards including slips and trips, stress, violence and aggression, hazardous substances, DSE, substance misuse, electricity, fire, manual handling, noise, vibration, work equipment, work at height, and workplace transport.

Element 3: Stopping Incidents And Ill-Health Before They Happen

Understand workplace inspections, worker involvement, practical checklists, and the principles of sensible risk assessment.

Element 4: Learning From Incidents

Learn why incidents should be investigated, how a simple investigation process works, and how root causes can be explored using methods such as the 5 Whys.

The assessment is a practical four-step journey designed to test how well candidates can apply risk assessment principles in a realistic workplace scenario.

Part 1 – Risk Control Selection

Candidates select proportionate control measures from a pre-populated list, set realistic timescales, and identify a suitable review date.

Part 2 – Priority Actions

Candidates identify the top three priority actions and justify them based on likely risk reduction, practicality, relevance, and cost.

Part 3 – Managing The Risk Assessment

Candidates explain what should happen to the risk assessment once it has been completed and signed off.

Part 4 – Reviewing Risk Assessments

Candidates identify when and why a risk assessment should be reviewed.

Assessment is internally marked and externally moderated by NEBOSH. Results are graded Pass or Refer, with results typically issued within 24 working days.

Who Is The NEBOSH HSE Award In Managing Risks And Risk Assessment At Work Suitable For?

This qualification is suitable for anyone who carries out, contributes to, or reviews workplace risk assessments. It is especially useful for managers, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, and those with operational responsibility for managing workplace risks.

Do I Need Previous Health And Safety Qualifications Before Taking This Course?

No. This is an introductory-level NEBOSH qualification, so no previous health and safety training is required.

Is This A Recognised Risk Assessment Qualification?

Yes. The course is developed by NEBOSH in collaboration with the HSE, making it a respected and recognised qualification for workplace risk assessment training.

What Will I Learn On This Risk Assessment Course?

You will learn how to identify hazards, assess workplace risks, select suitable control measures, understand the hierarchy of control, recognise when risk assessments are required, and review them effectively.

Is There A Written Exam?

No. There is no traditional written exam. Candidates complete a practical, scenario-based risk assessment assessment.

Can I Use My Course Materials During The Assessment?

Yes. NEBOSH permits the use of course materials during the assessment.

What Result Will I Receive?

Candidates receive either a Pass or Refer.

Where Can I Take This NEBOSH Risk Assessment Course?

Acadame delivers this course in Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Manchester, and Liverpool, with onsite delivery available nationwide for employers and groups.

What Is The Difference Between This Course And IOSH Managing Safely?

This course focuses specifically on managing risks and carrying out workplace risk assessments, whereas IOSH Managing Safely gives a broader introduction to health and safety management responsibilities.

What Is The Next Step After This Course?

Many candidates progress to the NEBOSH National General Certificate if they want broader health and safety knowledge and a more advanced qualification.