The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main concepts of health and safety management systems and of the benefits of a positive health and safety culture in the workplace to aid staff welfare.   This unit is designed to give learners a detailed and broad understanding of health and safety in the workplace and the legislation that governs it.

Note: the IAT syllabus states that guided learning hours for this module are 6.5 hours, with learners expected to devote another 103.5 hours of their time to research and revision in advance of the written examination.