HSE PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION TRAINING
The HSE Professional Foundation Programme is a comprehensive, multi-level training designed to develop competent Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professionals from entry-level to supervisory capability. This programme integrates core HSE principles, fire safety, and emergency response, providing participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate safely in oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and high-risk industries. The course is aligned with: ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems ILO Occupational Safety & Health Guidelines OSHA Best Practices Learning Objectives At the end of this programme, participants will be able to: Understand global and Nigerian HSE regulations and compliance requirements Identify workplace hazards and conduct structured risk assessments (HIRA) Apply the hierarchy of controls to manage risks effectively Implement fire prevention and emergency response strategies Conduct basic incident investigations and reporting Promote a proactive safety culture and behavioural safety practices Demonstrate HSE leadership and supervisory competence Target Audience Fresh graduates and job seekers entering HSE careers HSE officers and safety representatives Supervisors and team leads Oil & gas, construction, and industrial workers Anyone responsible for workplace safety
Course Curriculum
1
Evolution of occupational health & safety standards
Overview of ISO 45001 structure (Annex SL)
Benefits of implementing an OH&S management system
PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle
2
Understanding internal and external issues
Needs and expectations of interested parties
Scope of OH&S management system
3
Leadership commitment and accountability
OH&S policy development
Roles, responsibilities, and authorities
Worker consultation and participation
4
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Legal and other requirements
OH&S objectives and planning to achieve them
Risk-based thinking
5
Resources and competence
Awareness and communication
Documented information control
6
Operational planning and control
Elimination of hazards and risk reduction
Management of change (MOC)
Outsourcing and contractor control
Emergency preparedness and response
7
Monitoring and measurement
Internal audits
Management review
8
Incident investigation
Nonconformity and corrective action
Continual improvement
9
Audit types (internal, external, certification)
Auditor competencies and ethics
Audit programme management
10
Defining audit objectives, scope, and criteria
Audit plan development
Checklist preparation
11
Opening meeting
Interview techniques
Collecting and verifying audit evidence
Sampling methods
12
Classification of nonconformities
Writing audit findings
Audit report preparation
Closing meeting
13
Leading audit teams
Managing conflicts during audits
Certification audit process
Professional ethics
14
Participants will engage in real-world audit simulations:
Audit planning workshop
Case study analysis (OH&S system audit)
Mock audit interviews
Writing nonconformity reports
Full audit simulation (team-based exercise)
This course includes
- 14+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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