IOSH Managing Safely® Course

£595 + VAT for classroom/virtual and £195 + VAT for e-learning.

All materials and registration are included, plus a free exam resit if required.

Training, learning materials, assessments and IOSH registration/certification. Joining instructions will confirm specifics for your cohort.

Resits are also included (if needed).

We offer classroom, live online (virtual), and self-paced e-learning learning options. All will lead to the same IOSH Managing Safely certificate when you pass.

Upcoming dates/locations are listed on this course page (view dates).

We deliberately don’t offer online booking because we have a duty to help ensure you choose the right course.

For individual places and in-company enquiries, you can:

Send us an enquiry on this page or call us on +44 2921 680075

The majority of our courses run from 09:00–16:30 GMT over 3 days.

No, there are no formal entry requirements for the IOSH Managing Safely course.

Yes, TSW can invoice employers for group or individual bookings. We can arrange PO/invoicing upon enquiry (Process confirmed at booking.)

Reliable broadband, camera/microphone for live sessions and tests, plus a quiet space for the exam.

Your trainer must be able to see you on screen for the duration of your course (except during agreed breaks).

Your joining instructions will confirm specifics.

Yes, we can run the course at your site or virtually for a team; we’ll provide a proposal/quote upon enquiry.

Group discounts are available dependent on volume.

Yes, TSW is able to offer the course with ELCAS funding.

Note that availability varies by provider and course (ELCAS providers gain approval for certain courses; it is not universal).

Plan for up to 25 hours of study depending on your experience and pace. E-learning is self-paced, so you can go at your own pace.

Yes, you can resit. With TSW your first resit is included in the original price.

If you fail a second time then we’ll be able to explain your options.

No, the IOSH Managing Safely qualification is valid for a lifetime, with no expiry date. 

IOSH strongly advises taking the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher every three years following completion of the course.

Read more.

The IOSH Managing Safely is a Level 2 qualification, equivalent to a GCSE.

Classroom and live online (virtual) courses are three days.

E-learning courses will take around 25 hours of self-paced learning.

The pass marks required for IOSH Managing Safely are as follows:

• Multiple choice exam pass mark – 36 out of 60
• Practical risk assessment – 23 out of 38

If you don’t pass on your first attempt, you are entitled to a free resit.

Read more on assessment.

Exam Length

You’ll have 45 minutes to answer 30 questions.

Practical Assessment Length

The practical risk assessment must be submitted within 14 days of completing the course (or the online course if studying via e-learning).

Find more information on our assessment.

All course formats cover the same essential content, but the learning experience differs based on your preferred study method. Here’s what to expect:

Classroom

Participate in a face-to-face course led by an experienced trainer, alongside other professionals.

This format is ideal for those who enjoy in-person interaction, group discussions, and a structured learning environment free from distractions.

Live Online (Virtual)

Access the entire course in real time from the comfort of your home or workplace.

You will join scheduled sessions via Microsoft Teams, engaging with the same expert trainers and interactive learning as the classroom format, without the need to travel.

E-learning (Self-Paced)

Study at your own pace with 24/7 access to course materials.

This option is ideal for those who require maximum flexibility, enabling you to progress at your own pace while still receiving support from our team of experienced HSE trainers as needed.