Level 1 Award in Basic Health and Safety Awareness
An entry-level introduction to workplace hazards, safe behaviour and why health and safety rules matter.
UK awarding body qualifications in health and safety, fire, first aid, oil and gas, ISO auditing and quality.
HiQual UK is an awarding body registered in England and Wales. It develops qualifications with industry experts and employers, with a focus on practical, job-ready skills.
ICRQ Safety and Health Consultancy is a Hiqual UK approved training provider in Abu Dhabi, registration number ATP/004585/2026. We deliver Hiqual qualifications from Level 1 awareness courses up to Level 6 and Level 7 diplomas, plus professional certifications for safety, inspection and quality roles.
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Graded Hiqual UK qualifications that build from basic workplace awareness at Level 1 to management-level diplomas at Level 6.
An entry-level introduction to workplace hazards, safe behaviour and why health and safety rules matter.
Core knowledge for every worker: common hazards, risk control, accident reporting and employee responsibilities.
Introduces how health, safety and environmental duties are organised and managed in a workplace.
Teaches how to identify hazards, judge risk and record practical control measures.
Safe lifting, carrying and pushing techniques to prevent back and muscle injuries.
Practical skills for new team leaders: communication, planning work and leading a team safely.
For supervisors who apply and monitor health and safety controls in their area.
A broader supervisory qualification covering OHS legislation, risk control and safety management principles.
Covers structured risk assessment, risk registers and how organisations prioritise and control risk.
For HSE officers stepping up to plan, implement and review safety arrangements across a site.
An advanced diploma for HSE professionals managing safety systems, audits and performance.
A management-level diploma for senior HSE professionals leading safety strategy and culture.
In-depth industrial safety covering process hazards, plant safety and safety management in heavy industry.
A postgraduate-level programme for engineers and HSE professionals specialising in industrial safety.
Role-based certifications for safety officers, supervisors, inspectors and trainers who want a recognised credential for their job.
A professional-level certification covering safety management, risk control, legislation and performance measurement.
A certification for safety practitioners building their technical knowledge on the path to senior roles.
Covers recognising, measuring and controlling workplace health hazards such as noise, dust, chemicals and heat.
Safe management of hazardous materials: storage, handling, labelling, transport and emergency response.
For professionals managing worker health programmes, health surveillance and fitness for work.
A combined introduction to health, safety and environmental responsibilities at work.
Equips supervisors to run toolbox talks, inspections and day-to-day HSE controls on site.
How to plan and carry out workplace safety inspections, record findings and follow up corrective actions.
Radiation hazards, exposure control, monitoring and the duties of a radiation safety officer.
How to write, control and maintain HSE documents, procedures and management system records.
Advanced training-delivery skills for experienced trainers who design and lead courses.
Teaches subject experts how to plan, deliver and assess effective training sessions.
Technical safety qualifications for construction sites, electrical work and process plants.
Key construction site hazards and the safety standards workers must follow.
Supervisory-level construction safety: site planning, high-risk activities and contractor control.
Specialist knowledge for managing safety on active construction projects.
How to plan, organise and monitor safety across a construction project.
Project planning, scheduling, cost and safety management for construction professionals.
Excavation hazards, shoring and support, underground services and safe digging practices.
Safe erection, use and inspection of scaffold towers in line with codes of practice.
Electrical hazards, safe isolation and basic precautions for people working near electricity.
Supervisory-level electrical safety, including safe systems of work and electrical permits.
A practical introduction to electrical hazards and how to work safely around electrical equipment.
Advanced electrical safety for technicians and supervisors responsible for electrical work.
An introduction to process safety: major accident hazards, containment and safe operation.
The elements of a process safety management system and how they prevent major incidents.
In-depth process safety for engineers and HSE professionals in oil, gas and chemical plants.
How to plan, lead and record a Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study.
Focused courses on specific workplace hazards, permit systems and safe working practices.
How permit-to-work systems control high-risk jobs, and the roles of issuers and receivers.
The responsibilities of a permit receiver in preparing, following and closing work permits.
The duties of a hole watcher or attendant during confined space and excavation work.
Confined space hazards, entry procedures, gas testing and rescue arrangements.
Safe entry and work in confined spaces, including atmospheric hazards and emergency planning.
Fall hazards, safe access, fall protection equipment and rescue planning.
Choosing, inspecting and using ladders safely.
Isolating energy sources with lock-out tag-out to prevent unexpected start-up.
Selecting, using, maintaining and inspecting the right PPE for each task.
Chemical hazards, safety data sheets, safe storage and spill response.
Understanding labels, safety data sheets and how chemical hazards are communicated.
Assessing and controlling exposure to hazardous substances at work.
Gas detection equipment, testing procedures and recording results before hazardous work.
Breaking jobs into steps to identify hazards and agree controls before work starts.
Safe signalling and traffic control around moving vehicles and plant.
A short introduction for all staff on hazards, risks and personal responsibility for safety.
Basic ergonomics: posture, workstation set-up and avoiding strain injuries.
Assessing workstations and tasks to reduce musculoskeletal risks.
Specialist training in office workstation assessment and ergonomic improvement.
Recognising work-related stress and practical ways to manage and reduce it.
Anticipating hazards on the road and driving techniques that prevent collisions.
Safe driving habits, vehicle checks and journey planning for work drivers.
Health and safety hazards specific to mining and quarrying operations.
Water safety, supervision and basic rescue skills for lifeguards.
Planning and managing crowd safety at events and busy venues.
Advanced crowd safety planning, risk assessment and event safety management.
Courses on investigating incidents properly and responding effectively when emergencies happen.
How to investigate workplace accidents, gather evidence and recommend corrective actions.
Investigating incidents and using root cause analysis to stop them happening again.
An introduction to reporting and investigating workplace incidents.
Practical root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams.
Emergency planning, response roles and basic rescue procedures.
A structured qualification in responding to workplace emergencies and rescue situations.
Fire safety qualifications from basic awareness to fire risk management, inspection and firefighting.
How fires start, how to prevent them and what to do when the alarm sounds.
Fire hazards, prevention, extinguisher use and evacuation procedures.
The role of a workplace fire team member during fire emergencies.
Managing fire safety in a building: risk assessment, fire systems and emergency planning.
How to carry out and record a fire risk assessment and choose controls.
Advanced fire safety and risk management for fire safety officers and managers.
The duties of a fire watcher during hot work and other fire-risk activities.
The fire marshal's role in prevention checks, raising the alarm and leading evacuation.
Fire warden duties: daily checks, evacuation of an area and roll call.
Prepares experienced personnel to deliver firefighting training to others.
Inspecting buildings and fire protection systems against fire safety requirements.
Firefighting skills aligned with the NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I standard.
Fire alarm system components, testing and maintenance.
First aid and life support qualifications for workplace first aiders, responders and medical staff.
Basic first aid for common workplace injuries and how to call for help.
Workplace first aid: CPR, bleeding, burns, fractures and casualty assessment.
Emergency first aid skills for appointed first aiders in lower-risk workplaces.
First aid for infants and children, for teachers, nursery staff and carers.
Advanced first aid and CPR for first aiders in higher-risk workplaces.
Pre-hospital emergency care for first responders and site medics.
CPR, rescue breathing and AED use for adults, children and infants.
Advanced resuscitation for healthcare professionals managing cardiac emergencies.
Structured assessment and management of seriously injured trauma patients.
Prepares qualified first aiders to deliver first aid training.
Health and safety hazards and controls specific to hospitals and clinics.
Managing worker health, health surveillance and occupational illness prevention.
Safety and technical qualifications for onshore and offshore oil, gas and petrochemical operations.
Core hazards and safe working practices in oil and gas operations.
Ammonia properties, hazards, safe handling and emergency response.
An introduction to drilling operations, rig equipment and well construction.
Key hazards and controls in petrochemical plants.
Offshore rig hazards, emergency procedures and supervisory safety duties.
Operational safety management for supervisors in oil and gas facilities.
Safe operation of ammonia systems for operators and supervisors.
Kick detection, well control principles and blowout prevention.
Process and operational safety for petrochemical plant supervisors.
Safety at sea and on offshore installations, including survival and emergency response.
Professional-level safety management on drilling and production rigs.
H2S hazards, gas detection, breathing apparatus and escape procedures.
Well control equipment and procedures used to keep wells under control.
Principles and instruments used to measure oil and gas flow.
Testing for flammable and toxic gases before and during hazardous work.
Managing HSE systems, permits and contractors in oil and gas operations.
The responsibilities of a well site supervisor for safe, efficient operations.
Pressure control equipment and procedures during well intervention work.
Prepares experienced staff to deliver oil and gas safety training.
Inspection, testing and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus.
Offshore induction covering sea survival, helicopter safety, firefighting and first aid.
Principles, tools and planning of directional drilling operations.
Qualifications for riggers, lifting supervisors, lift planners and lifting equipment inspectors.
Entry-level rigging: slings, shackles, hand signals and safe basic lifts.
Intermediate rigging for more complex lifts and load calculations.
Supervising lifting operations safely in line with the lift plan.
Supervising rigging crews and checking rigging arrangements on site.
Planning, supervising and controlling rigging and lifting activities.
Advanced lift planning, including critical lifts and crane selection.
Preparing lift plans, load charts and risk assessments for lifting operations.
Advanced rigging techniques, load calculations and complex lift arrangements.
Inspecting slings, shackles, hooks and other lifting accessories.
Tower crane hazards, inspection points and safe operating practices.
Inspecting scaffolds for safety and completing inspection records.
The role of a rig safety officer in hazard control and emergency readiness.
Environmental qualifications covering compliance, impact assessment, climate change and sustainability.
How everyday work affects the environment and simple ways to reduce impact.
Core environmental principles, pollution prevention and waste control.
How projects are assessed for environmental impacts.
Climate change risks and how organisations adapt to them.
Assessing climate risks and planning adaptation measures.
Environmental management systems, legal compliance and monitoring.
Embedding sustainability into operations and decision making.
Managing environmental compliance, permits and audits.
Strategic environmental and sustainability management for professionals.
A management-level diploma in environmental strategy and performance.
A senior-level diploma for environmental leaders and consultants.
Sampling and analysing air, water and soil quality.
Planning environmental monitoring and assessing project impacts.
Specialist skills for managing environmental programmes in organisations.
Practical sustainability skills for managers and team leaders.
Renewable energy technologies and the shift to low-carbon energy.
Safety hazards and controls in renewable energy projects.
Lead auditor and internal auditor courses for planning and leading audits of ISO management systems.
Auditing occupational health and safety management systems against ISO 45001.
Auditing environmental management systems against ISO 14001.
Auditing quality management systems against ISO 9001.
Internal auditing of an integrated quality, environment and safety system.
Auditing food safety management systems against ISO 22000.
Auditing information security management systems against ISO 27001.
Auditing energy management systems against ISO 50001.
Audit principles and techniques from ISO 19011, the guide to auditing management systems.
Auditing inspection bodies against ISO/IEC 17020 requirements.
Auditing security operations management systems against ISO 18788.
Auditing sustainable event management systems against ISO 20121.
Auditing artificial intelligence management systems against ISO 42001.
Auditing circular economy practices under the ISO 59000 family.
Auditing aerospace quality management systems against AS9100.
Food safety and HACCP qualifications for food handlers, supervisors and managers.
Basic food hygiene for anyone who handles food.
Food hazards, personal hygiene, cleaning and temperature control.
Food safety for kitchen and catering staff.
Food safety for staff in food production and processing.
Food safety for staff in supermarkets and food retail.
The seven HACCP principles and how they keep food safe.
Supervisory food hygiene and how to maintain safe food practices.
Supervising food safety in catering operations.
Supervising food safety in manufacturing settings.
Supervising food safety in retail environments.
Developing and maintaining a HACCP plan as part of a HACCP team.
Managing food safety systems, staff training and compliance.
Advanced HACCP for managers who lead and verify HACCP systems.
Technical qualifications for inspectors, quality professionals and engineering technicians.
Inspecting pressure vessels for safe condition and compliance.
Hazards, safeguards and inspection of pressure vessels and boilers.
Duties of an authorised person for safe switching and isolation on LV and HV systems.
Practical resit for electrical work in explosive (Ex) atmospheres.
Inspecting welds, welding procedures and welder qualifications.
Professional-level welding inspection and quality control.
An introduction to visual weld inspection and common weld defects.
Welding processes, joint preparation and quality for technicians.
Non-destructive testing methods and interpreting results at Level II.
Basic testing methods used to evaluate material properties.
Inspecting surface preparation, coatings and paint application.
Planning and carrying out quality control inspections.
Quality control tools, inspection and recording non-conformities.
Quality engineering tools, process control and continuous improvement.
Leading quality management systems and quality teams.
Quality assurance and control on civil engineering projects.
QA/QC procedures, testing and documentation for civil works.
QA/QC procedures, testing and documentation for electrical works.
QA/QC procedures, testing and documentation for mechanical works.
QA/QC procedures, testing and documentation for chemical processes.
Duties under construction design and management for safer projects.
Detailed scaffold inspection and reporting.
Safe scaffold erection and dismantling methods.
Maintenance strategy, reliability and asset management.
Responding to and containing chemical spills safely.
Process improvement certifications from first awareness to expert level.
An awareness-level introduction to Lean Six Sigma concepts.
Basic Lean Six Sigma tools for team members on improvement projects.
Leading small improvement projects using DMAIC and data analysis.
Leading complex improvement projects and coaching Green Belts.
Expert-level process improvement leadership and programme management.
Level 1 and 2 awards suit workers and new starters, Level 3 certificates suit supervisors, and Level 4 to 7 diplomas suit HSE officers and managers. Call or WhatsApp us and our team will recommend the right level for your role.
Certificates are issued by HiQual UK, the awarding body. ICRQ is a Hiqual approved training provider, ATP/004585/2026.
You can register in four ways: submit the online registration form, send an enquiry through the website, email info@icrqsh.com, or call +971 2 235 8385.
Individual and group bookings, at our Mussafah centre or at your site.