Safety, Health and Environmental Technician

Develop essential skills to lead safety, health, and environmental excellence.
Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Level 3
Course Information

GLP Training’s Safety, Health, and Environment Technician apprenticeship prepares you to manage and improve SHE standards across varied workplaces, from offices to construction sites. You’ll learn to develop safety systems, deliver training, investigate incidents, and analyse safety data, ensuring legal compliance and promoting a culture of wellbeing and environmental responsibility. Optional NEBOSH qualification embedding offers enhanced expertise in risk management and safety principles, equipping you for complex challenges in SHE management.

Entry Requirements

Anyone responsible for managing aspects of an organisation’s health and safety is suitable for this course. The SHE Technician will be able to work in organisations of varying sizes and industries; the role could be based in one location or may involve travel across a range of contracts. Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:

  • Be aged 16 or over
  • Not be in full-time education
  • Live in the UK or EEA, and have been continuously for the past 3 years
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Have a relevant job role where the learning can be applied
  • Obtain a Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent) — this can be achieved during the apprenticeship
  • Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion
Course curriculum
  • The ethical importance of strong SHE working practices
  • Key statutory SHE legislation and compliance requirements
  • The structure and function of a SHE management system
  • Methods for identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards effectively
  • Prioritising and scoping hazards based on risk and impact
  • Differences between occupational hygiene, health surveillance, and wellbeing campaigns
  • Planning and implementing systems to manage change during workplace activities
  • Understanding how people think and make decisions in safety contexts
  • Preparing and planning for SHE emergencies
  • Communicating clearly and effectively on SHE matters
  • Managing Safety, Health, and Environmental systems
  • Responding to health, safety, and environmental emergencies
  • Conducting inspections and monitoring SHE compliance
  • Promoting a positive SHE culture within the workplace
  • Implementing health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives
  • Managing organisational change related to SHE
  • Engaging stakeholders and fostering teamwork
  • Delivering effective presentations on SHE topics
  • Communicate with clarity and professionalism
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a team
  • Actively contribute to a positive and proactive SHE culture
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in SHE practices
  • Exercise sound professional judgement
  • Uphold the SHE Code of Ethics consistently
  • Commit to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
Benefits of this Course

Equip your workforce with trained SHE technicians who help maintain legal and industry health, safety, and environmental standards.

Apprentices identify hazards, improve safety procedures, and support accident prevention initiatives.

Receive a nationally recognised certificate of completion that validates your expertise and enhances your career opportunities.

Government apprenticeship funding lowers training costs whilst building loyal, qualified SHE staff.

Why GLP Training

GLP Training empowers individuals and businesses to grow through tailored, industry-focused learning.

GLP Training supports employers in upskilling their workforce, closing skills gaps, and building future-ready teams through flexible, results-driven programmes. At the same time, GLP Training equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to launch or advance their careers through expert-led, hands-on training.

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What you’ll get
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Safety, Health and Environmental Technician
Duration Calendar
Duration
14+ months

The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.

  • Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
  • Online learning modules and group sessions
  • Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
  • Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
  • Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
  • Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualificatio

To achieve the qualification, you will be assessed throughout your apprenticeship, culminating in a final assessment. The Apprenticeship Assessment results in a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.

The Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship Assessment is administered by Highfield Qualifications.

The assessment process begins once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets or exceeds the occupational standard.

The employer must confirm that the apprentice:

  • Is working at or above the occupational standard for a Safety, Health and Environment Technician
  • Has the necessary evidence to pass the gateway and is ready to undertake the assessment

The assessment typically takes about 4 months and consists of:

  • Knowledge Exam
    Multiple-choice questions assessing theoretical understanding.
  • Project Report and Presentation with Questioning
    The apprentice completes a significant project with real business impact. This project must be relevant to their role and allow assessment of the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs).
  • Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence
    A formal discussion supported by a portfolio, conducted via paper or electronic means.

The combined results of these components determine the apprentice’s overall final grade for the apprenticeship.

Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.

For individuals
This course is part of our Facilities Management pathway

complete this course as a standalone or include it within a progression pathway for yourself or your team

Partnerships
Department for Work & Pensions
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership
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Description

Course Information

GLP Training’s Safety, Health, and Environment Technician apprenticeship prepares you to manage and improve SHE standards across varied workplaces, from offices to construction sites. You’ll learn to develop safety systems, deliver training, investigate incidents, and analyse safety data, ensuring legal compliance and promoting a culture of wellbeing and environmental responsibility. Optional NEBOSH qualification embedding offers enhanced expertise in risk management and safety principles, equipping you for complex challenges in SHE management.



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https://www.glptraining.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Safety-Health-and-Environmental-Technician-Level-3.mp4 Entry Requirements

Anyone responsible for managing aspects of an organisation’s health and safety is suitable for this course. The SHE Technician will be able to work in organisations of varying sizes and industries; the role could be based in one location or may involve travel across a range of contracts. Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:

  • Be aged 16 or over
  • Not be in full-time education
  • Live in the UK or EEA, and have been continuously for the past 3 years
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Have a relevant job role where the learning can be applied
  • Obtain a Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent) — this can be achieved during the apprenticeship
  • Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion

Course curriculum

  • The ethical importance of strong SHE working practices
  • Key statutory SHE legislation and compliance requirements
  • The structure and function of a SHE management system
  • Methods for identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards effectively
  • Prioritising and scoping hazards based on risk and impact
  • Differences between occupational hygiene, health surveillance, and wellbeing campaigns
  • Planning and implementing systems to manage change during workplace activities
  • Understanding how people think and make decisions in safety contexts
  • Preparing and planning for SHE emergencies
  • Communicating clearly and effectively on SHE matters
  • Managing Safety, Health, and Environmental systems
  • Responding to health, safety, and environmental emergencies
  • Conducting inspections and monitoring SHE compliance
  • Promoting a positive SHE culture within the workplace
  • Implementing health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives
  • Managing organisational change related to SHE
  • Engaging stakeholders and fostering teamwork
  • Delivering effective presentations on SHE topics
  • Communicate with clarity and professionalism
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a team
  • Actively contribute to a positive and proactive SHE culture
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in SHE practices
  • Exercise sound professional judgement
  • Uphold the SHE Code of Ethics consistently
  • Commit to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • The ethical importance of strong SHE working practices
  • Key statutory SHE legislation and compliance requirements
  • The structure and function of a SHE management system
  • Methods for identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards effectively
  • Prioritising and scoping hazards based on risk and impact
  • Differences between occupational hygiene, health surveillance, and wellbeing campaigns
  • Planning and implementing systems to manage change during workplace activities
  • Understanding how people think and make decisions in safety contexts
  • Preparing and planning for SHE emergencies
  • Communicating clearly and effectively on SHE matters
  • Managing Safety, Health, and Environmental systems
  • Responding to health, safety, and environmental emergencies
  • Conducting inspections and monitoring SHE compliance
  • Promoting a positive SHE culture within the workplace
  • Implementing health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives
  • Managing organisational change related to SHE
  • Engaging stakeholders and fostering teamwork
  • Delivering effective presentations on SHE topics
  • Communicate with clarity and professionalism
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a team
  • Actively contribute to a positive and proactive SHE culture
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in SHE practices
  • Exercise sound professional judgement
  • Uphold the SHE Code of Ethics consistently
  • Commit to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits of this Course

Equip your workforce with trained SHE technicians who help maintain legal and industry health, safety, and environmental standards.

Apprentices identify hazards, improve safety procedures, and support accident prevention initiatives.

Receive a nationally recognised certificate of completion that validates your expertise and enhances your career opportunities.

Government apprenticeship funding lowers training costs whilst building loyal, qualified SHE staff.

Equip your workforce with trained SHE technicians who help maintain legal and industry health, safety, and environmental standards.

Apprentices identify hazards, improve safety procedures, and support accident prevention initiatives.

Receive a nationally recognised certificate of completion that validates your expertise and enhances your career opportunities.

Government apprenticeship funding lowers training costs whilst building loyal, qualified SHE staff.

Why GLP Training

GLP Training empowers individuals and businesses to grow through tailored, industry-focused learning.

GLP Training supports employers in upskilling their workforce, closing skills gaps, and building future-ready teams through flexible, results-driven programmes. At the same time, GLP Training equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to launch or advance their careers through expert-led, hands-on training.


  • Trusted by employers nationwide

  • Innovative digital tools and flexible delivery

  • Real employer partnerships for real career outcomes

  • Proven track record of success across sectors

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What you’ll get Level 3 Apprenticeship Duration Calendar Duration

The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.

  • Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
  • Online learning modules and group sessions
  • Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
  • Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
  • Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
  • Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualificatio

To achieve the qualification, you will be assessed throughout your apprenticeship, culminating in a final assessment. The Apprenticeship Assessment results in a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.

The Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship Assessment is administered by Highfield Qualifications.

The assessment process begins once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets or exceeds the occupational standard.

The employer must confirm that the apprentice:

  • Is working at or above the occupational standard for a Safety, Health and Environment Technician
  • Has the necessary evidence to pass the gateway and is ready to undertake the assessment

The assessment typically takes about 4 months and consists of:

  • Knowledge Exam
    Multiple-choice questions assessing theoretical understanding.
  • Project Report and Presentation with Questioning
    The apprentice completes a significant project with real business impact. This project must be relevant to their role and allow assessment of the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs).
  • Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence
    A formal discussion supported by a portfolio, conducted via paper or electronic means.

The combined results of these components determine the apprentice’s overall final grade for the apprenticeship.



Enquire Now

Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.



Enquire Now

The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.

  • Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
  • Online learning modules and group sessions
  • Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
  • Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
  • Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
  • Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualificatio

To achieve the qualification, you will be assessed throughout your apprenticeship, culminating in a final assessment. The Apprenticeship Assessment results in a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.

The Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship Assessment is administered by Highfield Qualifications.

The assessment process begins once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets or exceeds the occupational standard.

The employer must confirm that the apprentice:

  • Is working at or above the occupational standard for a Safety, Health and Environment Technician
  • Has the necessary evidence to pass the gateway and is ready to undertake the assessment

The assessment typically takes about 4 months and consists of:

  • Knowledge Exam
    Multiple-choice questions assessing theoretical understanding.
  • Project Report and Presentation with Questioning
    The apprentice completes a significant project with real business impact. This project must be relevant to their role and allow assessment of the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs).
  • Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence
    A formal discussion supported by a portfolio, conducted via paper or electronic means.

The combined results of these components determine the apprentice’s overall final grade for the apprenticeship.



Enquire Now

Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.



Enquire Now

For individuals

Get Started


This course is part of our Facilities Management pathway

complete this course as a standalone or include it within a progression pathway for yourself or your team


Additional information

Course Duration

14+ months

Course Level

Level 3