Health &
Safety

Unit Standards 497 & 17593

Build a safer workplace by giving your team the health and safety skills every employer values and every workplace needs.

Why choose this programme?

A safe workplace starts with knowledgeable employees. Our Workplace Health & Safety programme equips your team with the practical skills and confidence to recognise hazards, manage risks, and understand their responsibilities under New Zealand's health and safety legislation.

Aligned with NZQA Unit Standards 497 and 17593, this programme combines practical learning with real workplace scenarios, helping employees apply safe work practices every day. Whether you're onboarding new staff or strengthening the knowledge of existing employees, this training supports a positive safety culture while helping your organisation meet its workplace health and safety obligations.

Health & Safety Legislation

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

Hazard Identification

Identify workplace hazards and apply practical risk management strategies.

Safer Workplaces

Equip employees with the skills to identify hazards and reduce workplace risks.

Health & safety compliance

Support your organisation's health and safety responsibilities through practical workplace training.

Risk Management

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

Emergency Procedures

Build confidence responding to workplace incidents and following emergency procedures.

When your employees have the right skills, your business performs better.

Employees who understand workplace health and safety contribute to stronger businesses. This programme helps your team develop the confidence to work safely, identify hazards, and take responsibility for creating a safer workplace.

By investing in Workplace Health & Safety training, your organisation can strengthen compliance, reduce workplace risks, improve employee confidence, and foster a positive safety culture that supports productivity, wellbeing, and long-term business success.

skills that matter

Health & Safety at Work Act 2015

Unit Standards 497 & 17593

Risk assessment & management

Identifying workplace hazards & risks

Incident reporting & documentation

Safe practices & procedures

Worker & PCBU responsibilities

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Emergency procedures

Where This Can Take You

A Stronger Team

Employees who understand workplace health and safety contribute to stronger businesses. This programme helps your team develop the confidence to work safely, identify hazards, and take responsibility for creating a safer workplace.
By investing in Workplace Health & Safety training, your organisation can strengthen compliance, reduce workplace risks, improve employee confidence, and foster a positive safety culture that supports productivity, wellbeing, and long-term business success.

Frequently Asked questions

Many of our workplace training programmes are fully funded for eligible employees, making it easier for businesses to invest in workforce development without the financial burden.

Eligibility varies depending on the programme and funding stream. Our team will work with you to determine the most suitable option for your organisation and guide you through the funding and enrolment process.

Employees may be eligible if they:

  • Are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
  • Meet any applicable literacy, numeracy, English language, or qualification criteria required by the relevant funding stream

Contact our team for a free consultation. We’ll discuss your workforce, recommend the most suitable training solution, and let you know whether funding may be available for your employees.

Absolutely. Every organisation is different, which is why we take the time to understand your workforce, your goals, and your operational requirements before recommending the most appropriate training solution.

 

No. Our workplace training programmes are designed for employees of all skill levels, from those new to the workforce through to experienced staff looking to build new skills or meet industry requirements. 

Eastern Bridge Education is more than a training provider. We partner with employers to develop practical training solutions that support workforce capability and long-term business success.

Unlike standard training programmes, we take the time to understand your organisation, your people, and your goals before recommending the right solution. 

With flexible delivery options, funding opportunities, and a commitment to measurable results, we make it easy to build a more capable, confident, and productive workforce.

 

We offer a broad range of workplace training solutions designed to meet the needs of today’s businesses. Alongside Workplace Health & Safety, Workplace English (ESOL), Food Safety, and LCQ (Licence Controller Qualification), we provide training in digital skills, AI and productivity tools, barista training, and fully customised workforce development programmes.

Our training can be designed around the systems and software your employees use every day, including Microsoft Office applications, digital workplace tools, cloud-based systems, AI, and business-specific software.

Whether you’re looking to improve communication, strengthen compliance, increase digital capability, upskill office staff, or develop industry-specific skills, we’ll work with you to design and deliver a programme tailored to your organisation, your employees, and your business goals.

Programme duration varies depending on the training solution, funding requirements, and the needs of your business. Some programmes can be delivered as short courses, while others are delivered over several weeks or months to allow employees to learn and apply new skills in the workplace.

We’ll work with you to recommend a delivery schedule that best suits your organisation while minimising disruption to business operations.

Yes. We understand that every workplace operates differently, which is why we offer flexible training options, including evening sessions where suitable. Training can be scheduled around your business operations, shift patterns, and employee availability to minimise disruption while ensuring staff have the opportunity to participate. 

Simply get in touch with our team for an obligation-free consultation. We’ll take the time to understand your business, recommend the right training solution, confirm funding eligibility where applicable, and develop a delivery plan that works for your organisation. From there, we’ll manage the enrolment process and support you every step of the way.