Perfect for individuals looking to start or develop a career in health, safety and environmental management
Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support safe and compliant workplaces across a wide range of industries. The Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship prepares learners to assist organisations in managing health, safety, and environmental systems effectively.
✅ The Details
Qualification: Safety, Health and Environment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Duration: Typically 18–24 months (including End Point Assessment)
Delivery: Live online classroom delivery with tutor support, alongside workplace experience
Assessment: Portfolio of evidence, knowledge assessments, and End Point Assessment (EPA)
Certification: Apprenticeship Standard certificate and progression towards IOSH membership
✅ Who is it for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for:
- Individuals starting a career in health, safety, and environmental roles
- Employees taking on responsibility for workplace safety and compliance
- Organisations across sectors including:
- Construction
- Healthcare (including NHS)
- Education and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Warehousing and production
- Agriculture, forestry, and environmental sectors
- Hospitality and retail
Learners will typically work in a role where they can support and implement SHE practices within their organisation.
✅ What you’ll learn
Learners will develop a broad understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices, including:
- Health and safety legislation and compliance
- Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Promoting a positive safety culture
- Environmental management and sustainability
- Monitoring and improving workplace safety performance
- Supporting management teams with SHE responsibilities
✅ Progression Opportunities
On completion, apprentices can:
- Progress into roles such as Health & Safety Advisor or SHE Officer
- Achieve IOSH Technical Membership (TechIOSH)
- Continue onto higher-level health and safety qualifications
- Develop further into training roles (e.g. AET qualification to deliver H&S training)
✅ Employer Benefits
Employers who recruit a SHE Technician apprentice can:
- Strengthen workplace safety and compliance
- Develop internal expertise rather than outsourcing
- Support managers by delegating health and safety responsibilities
- Improve organisational efficiency and reduce risk
- Gain a competitive edge through improved safety performance
✅ Costs
- This is a government-funded initiative: Apprentices are not required to pay for their training
- Employers with a wage bill under £3 million contribute 5% of the training cost
- The funding band for this Apprenticeship is £8,000 (employer contribution £400 + VAT where applicable)
- Employers recruiting a 16–21 year old Apprentice are exempt from the employer contribution
- Employers receive a £1,000 government incentive for Apprentices aged 16–18
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