Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors

This comprehensive online course from BESA Academy is designed for managers and supervisors with responsibility for overseeing teams, projects, and safe working practices in the HVAC and building services sector. Suitable for Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders, this course provides the knowledge required to pass the official BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors.

What You Will Learn

The Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors covers seven modules reflecting leadership responsibilities in building services:

• General Safety: managing safe systems of work and promoting positive safety culture
• Regulations and Legislation: health and safety law, the Building Safety Act, and your legal duties
• Legal Compliance: ensuring sites, teams, and projects meet statutory requirements
• High-Risk Activities: safe management of working at height, confined spaces, and plant/equipment
• Environmental Awareness: minimising impact, waste management, and sustainability
• Signs and Symbols: understanding key safety signage and on-site communication
• Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Welfare: managing hazardous substances, noise, manual handling, stress, and welfare facilities

Who Should Take This Course?

This HSE training is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and contract managers working in the HVAC and building services industry who hold Black, Gold, AQP, or PQP SKILLcards and are responsible for managing teams and ensuring safe working practices on site.

Why HSE Training For Managers Matters

Managers and supervisors have legal responsibilities for the health, safety, and welfare of their teams. Understanding health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations, is essential for ensuring compliance, preventing accidents, and creating a positive safety culture on construction and building services sites.

This course prepares you to manage risk effectively, meet your legal obligations, and lead by example in promoting safe working practices across your projects and teams.

The Benefits Of HSE Training For Managers

Completing this health, safety and environment course delivers:

• Knowledge to pass the BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors
• Clear understanding of your legal responsibilities under health and safety legislation
• Skills to manage high-risk activities and ensure safe systems of work
• Confidence to promote a positive safety culture across your teams
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and its impact on your role
• Ability to manage occupational health, wellbeing, and welfare on site

Important: Online Test Requirements

The Health and Safety Environment Test for Managers requires an online proctored assessment. Please read the requirements below before purchase and watch this short proctoring video to help you set up successfully.

Before registering for the test, make sure you have:

• Valid ID (driver's license or passport)
• PC or laptop with working camera pointing towards you
• Private, quiet room with no interruptions
• All mobile phones, tablets, and devices turned off

To ensure you pass the test:

• Stay within view of the camera at all times
• Do not look at anything outside the camera view
• Focus fully on the screen
• Ensure no one enters the room during the test

Verification process: Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test.

Course Format

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (course and test)
Format: 100% online, proctored assessment
Assessment: Online proctored test
Cost: BESA Members £76 + VAT | SKILLcard Holders £76 + VAT | Standard £95 + VAT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors?
The Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors is an online proctored assessment that confirms your understanding of health and safety responsibilities for managing teams in the building services sector.

How much does this course cost?
BESA Members and SKILLcard Holders receive 20% discount (£76 + VAT). Standard price is £95 + VAT for non-members.

How long does the course take?
The course and test take approximately 2 hours to complete and are delivered entirely online.

Who should take this course?
Managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and contract managers in HVAC and building services who hold Black, Gold, AQP, or PQP SKILLcards.

What is proctoring?
Proctoring is online supervision during the test using your computer camera to ensure test integrity. Watch the proctoring setup video for guidance.

What equipment do I need?
You need a PC or laptop with a working camera, valid photo ID (driver's license or passport), and a private, quiet room with no interruptions.

How long does verification take?
The verification process can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test.

What topics are covered?
The course covers general safety, regulations and legislation including the Building Safety Act, legal compliance, high-risk activities, environmental awareness, signs and symbols, and occupational health, wellbeing and welfare.

Is this suitable for Black and Gold SKILLcard holders?
Yes. This course is suitable for all Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders working in the HVAC and building services industry.