FAQs

I’m coming on the Entry into Confined Spaces course, do I need to bring any PPE?

Please come in your work clothes, we don’t want you crawling through our simulator in your nice gear!

What facilities are there at the SHE Knows training centre that I can use during my training sessions?

While there are no canteen facilities on our premises, we do have a small kitchen with a fridge, kettle & microwave that are available for use by training candidates for preparing food & hot drinks. Free drinking water is provided on your desk during training sessions. Washroom facilities are open to all visitors. We are also very close to a large ASDA store & a Lidl, as well as a variety of fast-food outlets. There is free parking available on site. 

I am coming on a training course at SHE Knows, is it accessible?

We are a ground floor unit with no stairs. We have accessible parking outside & accessible WC. 

I will be attending a face-fit training course, can I eat breakfast beforehand?

 No, please don’t eat, smoke or drink before attending the face fit testing. 

We have a group of staff that need to be trained. Will you come to us please?

Absolutely, we do this! We will need to discuss with you what facilities you have, so we know what to bring with us: laptop, TV, harness, abrasive wheels etc. Give us a call & ask. 

I’m interested in the Level 3 Award in Environmental Management, how does this compare to the equivalent IEMA course?

Our level 3 course covers the same outcomes as the NEBOSH Environmental & IEMA course however, as it is work based, there is a requirement to provide work based evidence as part of your learning. E.g. an aspects & impacts register. The advantage is – you will not have to send an end of course exam. 

I’ve started on a NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma but I’m not getting along with it, can I swap to the NVQ?

Absolutely you can! We know that the NEBOSH structure isn’t for everyone. If you’ve started down the NEBOSH path but are not getting along with it, we would be happy to discuss your options for converting to the NVQ instead. Depending on how much of the NEBOSH course you have completed, there may be the option to use your assignments completed as RPL (recognition of prior learning) as evidence towards your NVQ, cutting down the amount of work you will need to do to achieve the qualification. As this would also be reducing the amount of assessing we would need to do, this means we may be able to offer the NVQ at a reduced price – a win all around! Get in touch with us for advice & guidance. 

Do I need to complete the NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety before I can do the Level 5?

Yes, you can, there are no prerequisites for undertaking an NVQ. We like to have an open & honest conversation about your job role & time available to learn. 

I want to get CertIOSH membership, what do I need to get this?

Completing the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice, or the Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership & Management with both allow you to gain CertIOSH status as long as you have two years relevant experience. 

What help can I get funding my NVQ?

If you work for a levy-paying employer, you may be eligible for partial or full funding of H&S qualifications through the CITB. Speak to your local CITB rep for more information!
We are also a registered learning provider with ELCAS, meaning ex-service personnel are able to use the ELC to towards funding our L3, L5, L6 & L7 qualifications.

Can I undertake an NVQ whilst I am in a non-H&S role?

This will be very difficult as you are considering a work-based evidence collection qualification. However, if you are undertaking voluntary work of a H&S nature, do talk to us as it is possible. 

I want to undertake an NVQ but have no mentor to assist me or provide a witness testimony, can I still enrol?

Yes, we love coming to see you at work! It also allows your assessor to have a professional discussion about your job & what you do, which means that there will be less writing for you to do.  Not everyone offers this gem, it really reduces the amount of time you have to input into an NVQ.  Just ask for an NVQ with visits when you enrol. 

Do we need to sign up for a minimum contract if we use you as our consultants?

No, there is no minimum contract period! You can use our consultancy services on an ad-hoc basis, e.g. for a specific project, or as holiday cover. 

Our site H&S advisor is unable to visit of all of our project sites, can you assist with site visits for compliance?

Yes, this is something we do for a variety of customers.  From a once-a-week attendance at CDM sites, through to continuous cover for jobs taking a period of several months.

We also provide H&S advisory & compliance cover during the construction of a festival s & events during the weeks build & break activities. 

We have our own HS& advisor but would like support with a specific risk, can you help?

Yes, quite often we can. We have worked alongside clients to assist them gain compliance with their procedures, risk assessments & subsequent training for topics such as confined spaces, PUWER assessments, Legionella, DSE & Manual handling compliance rollout, to name a few.