SkillsPath Ltd

Skillspath Ltd in partnership with ASDAN has developed the Skillskit programme which enables pupils to cover all the major areas of basic health and Safety prior to them attending their mandatory work experience.

The programme has been a joint venture between health and safety professionals and Key Stage 4 teachers, with the view to ensure that the subject matter receives enough focus and attention, and that the work is age appropritate and easy to deliver.

All parents expect schools to keep their children safe during the period of time that they are responsible for them, and work experience is no different. Pupils need to have an understanding of basic health and safety and the role they have to play within this.

However, the fact that pupils have followed the programme does not in any way releive any employer of their ultimate responsibility for health and safety.

The SkillsKit booklet contains six key sections on health & safety.

	Introduction to health and safety
	Health and safety welfare including first aid and personal protective clothing
	Work equipment and display screen equipment
	Fire and electricity
	Manual handling
	Hazardous substances and noise

At the end of each section the students will complete an activity and discuss with other students in the classroom. Once all six sections are completed the students will take an on-line or hard copy assessment.

	Teacher Presentation A teacher presentation has been provided in Flash and PowerPoint to accompany the hard copy Pupil booklet.		Lesson Handout The lesson handouts have been prepared to support the course. These are stored in pdf format to ensure system compatibility.
	Lesson Plans The Skills Kit lesson plans have been created by secondary school teaching staff to ensure relevance and accuracy in delivery.		Assessment Criteria The assessment criteria provides a quick reference for the pupil assessment
	Extra Activities Extra Activities are included as an optional lesson add-on, to match ASDAN course delivery or as extensions.		Further Reading The Skills Kit is accompanied with the CIEH Health & Safety first principles handbook.