Safety, health and environment technician
Level 3 · AdvancedProtective services 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician supports organisations to manage workplace risks, comply with health and safety law, and minimise environmental impact. Apprentices carry out risk assessments, conduct inspections, and help embed a positive safety culture across their workplace. This level 3 qualification leads to SHE adviser or officer roles and underpins progression to chartered membership of IOSH.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Health and safety legislation including HASAWA 1974 and key regulations
Risk assessment methods and hazard identification techniques
Environmental legislation - waste management, pollution, and emissions
Accident and incident investigation using root cause analysis
Safety inspection and audit processes
Promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Conduct workplace risk assessments and document the findings
Carry out safety and environmental inspections and report findings
Investigate near-misses and accidents to identify root causes
Assist with updating health and safety policies and procedures
Deliver tool-box talks and safety briefings to operational teams
Monitor environmental performance and support waste management processes
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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