Young People in the Workplace

Full course description

Employers have a responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare of every employee. Additional care may be required when employing young people because they may have less workplace experience and may not always recognise potential hazards.

Young People in the Workplace Training helps employers, managers and supervisors understand how to support young workers safely and appropriately. This includes full-time and temporary employees, apprentices and people completing work experience.

The course explains who is considered a young worker, the additional legal responsibilities placed on employers and how suitable training and supervision can reduce workplace risks. Learners will also discover how to complete a risk assessment that properly considers the specific needs and vulnerabilities of young people.

Learning outcomes

By completing this course, learners will:

• Understand who is classed as a young worker
• Recognise the workplace risks that may affect younger employees
• Understand the law relating to young people at work
• Know how to train and supervise young workers effectively
• Understand how to complete a young-person risk assessment
• Recognise the additional precautions employers may need to take

Course content

Section 1: Young People at Work
Understand who is considered a young worker and why age and limited workplace experience can affect health and safety.

Section 2: Young People and Employment Law
Explore employers’ legal responsibilities and the additional considerations required when employing young people.

Section 3: Training and Supervising Young Workers
Learn why suitable induction, instruction, training and supervision are essential for keeping young workers safe.

Section 4: Risk Assessments
Understand how to assess risks affecting young workers and what information should be included in the assessment.

Course details