Health &
Safety

Unit Standards 497 & 17593

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

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.

Health & Safety 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.

Safe Practices

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

Industry Ready

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 Your Future

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.

skills that matter

Health & Safety at Work Act 2015

Unit Standards 497 & 17593

Risk assessment & management

Identifying workplace hazards & risks

Workplace documentation & reporting

Safe practices & procedures

Worker rights & responsibilities

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Emergency procedures

Where This Can Take You

Create New Opportunities

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.

Frequently Asked questions

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. 

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

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

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 enquiry form 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.