Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors

This online Health, Safety and Environment Course from BESA Academy is suitable for all Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders and is designed specifically for those with responsibility for overseeing teams, projects, and safe working practices within the HVAC sector. Developed to complement the recently launched Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors, this course provides you with the knowledge required to pass the official BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors, including access to a complementary mock test so you can check your understanding and prepare with confidence. This course can also be completed as a mid-point health and safety refresher for you or your employees.

Member Price £60 + VAT | Standard Price £75 + VAT
Exclusive discounts available for BESA Members and SKILLcard holders. Complementary mock test included.

What You Will Learn

This approximately 2.5-hour course covers seven dedicated modules:

• General Safety: Principles of managing safe systems of work and promoting a positive safety culture
• Regulations and Legislation: Key health and safety law, the Building Safety Act, and your duties under current regulations
• Legal Compliance: Responsibilities for ensuring sites, teams, and projects meet statutory requirements
• High-Risk Activities: Safe management of tasks such as working at height, confined spaces, and plant/equipment use
• Environmental Awareness: Minimising impact, waste management, and sustainability considerations
• Signs and Symbols: Understanding key safety signage and communication on site
• Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Welfare: Managing risks to health including hazardous substances, noise, and manual handling, plus supporting team wellbeing, stress management, and welfare facilities on site

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for managers and supervisors with responsibility for overseeing teams and projects in the HVAC sector, Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders, site managers and project managers responsible for safe working practices, team leaders and supervisors managing construction and building services teams, health and safety coordinators in the HVAC industry, and anyone preparing for the BESA Academy Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors.

Why This Course Matters

Managers and supervisors in the HVAC and building services sector have critical responsibilities for the health, safety, and wellbeing of their teams. Understanding how to manage safe systems of work, comply with health and safety legislation including the Building Safety Act, oversee high-risk activities, and promote a positive safety culture is essential for protecting workers, meeting legal requirements, and delivering projects safely and successfully.

This course has been designed to reflect the specific responsibilities of leadership roles in the building services sector. It provides the knowledge needed to pass the official BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors, and can also serve as a valuable mid-point health and safety refresher to maintain competence and stay current with regulations.

The Benefits of This Course

Completing this course will help you:

• Prepare for the BESA Academy Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors
• Understand your responsibilities for managing safe systems of work
• Comply with health and safety legislation including the Building Safety Act
• Manage high-risk activities such as working at height and confined spaces
• Promote a positive safety culture within your teams
• Support occupational health, wellbeing, and welfare on site
• Check your understanding with a complementary mock test

Course Format

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours (course and mock test)
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Mock Test: Complementary mock test included
Member Price: £60 + VAT
Standard Price: £75 + VAT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors?
It is an online course designed for managers and supervisors in the HVAC sector to prepare for the official BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors.

Who should take this course?
Managers, supervisors, and team leaders with responsibility for overseeing teams, projects, and safe working practices. It is suitable for Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders.

How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete, including the complementary mock test.

Is a mock test included?
Yes. A complementary mock test is included so you can check your understanding and prepare with confidence for the official HSE Test.

Can I use this as a refresher course?
Yes. This course can also be completed as a mid-point health and safety refresher for you or your employees.

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.

Do BESA members get a discount?
Yes. BESA members and SKILLcard holders receive an exclusive 20% discount.

Is this suitable for craft operatives?
No. This course is designed for managers and supervisors. Craft operatives should take the Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test for Operatives.