Building Safer Workplaces
Health & Safety
Unit Standards
497 & 17593

Build the workplace health and safety skills every employer values and every workplace needs.

FREE
FOR
ELIGIBLE
LEARNERS

Why choose this programme?

A strong understanding of workplace health and safety is essential in every industry.

Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or strengthening your workplace knowledge, this programme provides practical training to help you work safely, identify hazards, and understand your responsibilities under health and safety legislation.

Through practical learning aligned with NZQA Unit Standards 497 and 17593, you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence to identify workplace hazards, manage risks, and apply safe work practices across a wide range of industries.

REAL SKILLS.

REAL RESULTS.

Our programmes focus on practical learning that makes a real difference. 

Whether you’re starting your career, building new skills, or preparing for your next opportunity, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to achieve your goals and succeed in today’s workplace.

Industry
Legislation

Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the responsibilities of workers and PCBUs.

Hazard
Identification

Learn how to identify workplace hazards and apply practical risk management strategies.

Safer
Workplaces

Develop safe work habits that protect yourself, your team, and your workplace.

Industry
Relevant

Develop workplace health and safety knowledge valued across a wide range of industries.

Risk
Management

Understand how workplace risks are identified, assessed, and controlled.

Emergency
Procedures

Build confidence responding to workplace incidents and following emergency procedures

BUILD THE SKILLS YOU NEED.
FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANT.

Every workplace depends on people who understand how to work safely and protect those around them.

This programme gives you practical health and safety knowledge that can be applied across construction, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, retail, healthcare, offices, and many other industries.

By developing strong safety awareness and practical workplace skills, you’ll be better prepared to enter the workforce, contribute positively to your team, and meet employer expectations from day one.

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SKILLS THAT
MATTER

Emergency Procedures
Unit Standards 497 & 17593
Identify Workplace Hazards
Safe Practices & Procedures
Risk Assessment & Management
Worker Rights & Responsibilities
Health & Safety At Work Act 2015
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Workplace Documentation & Reporting

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Where This
Can Take You

further than you thought possible

By completing this programme, you’ll understand your rights and responsibilities under New Zealand workplace health and safety legislation and have the practical skills to identify hazards, manage risks, and apply safe work practices in a range of workplace settings.

Successful completion provides the knowledge and practical skills required for NZQA Unit Standards 497 and 17593, helping you meet workplace health and safety expectations while building a strong foundation for employment across a wide range of industries.

Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.

Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.

Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.

You do not require previous experience. Our programmes are designed for all skills levels.

We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations.

Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments. 

If you are not a NZ citizen or permanent resident, your right to work depends on the conditions of your visa. If you are not sure, please reach out or check with Immigration New Zealand.

Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.

Simply complete our form below or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.

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