Secondary Core Health & Safety
(SCHS) Accreditation (online)
Strengthen Your Department’s Safety Culture
Recommended for all Secondary D&T teachers, technicians & support staff by the Design and Technology Association
Ensure every member of your Design & Technology team is confidently equipped to manage health and safety to national standards. The SCHS course provides essential training aligned to the 36 Core Level Training Standards, enabling participants to build a complete Design & Technology Health & Safety Portfolio of Evidence.
Course Dates
5th May – 1.00pm GMT
9th May – 10.00am GMT
What the Course Covers
Key Core Standards include:
- Essential Publications – understand mandatory H&S documents
- Risk Assessment – develop robust, consistent assessment skills
- COSHH Assessments – manage chemicals safely and legally
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) – ensure safe electrical equipment use
- LEV Testing – maintain effective dust and fumes extraction systems
Why Enrol Your Whole Team?
Completing SCHS training as a full department ensures:
- A consistent, unified approach to health & safety
- Standardised documentation and procedures
- Greater confidence when teaching practical activities
- Improved compliance with national guidance
- A safer environment for students and staff
Who Should Attend?
- Heads of department, Secondary D&T teachers (all specialisms)
- Technicians
- Support staff involved in practical learning environments
Book Your SCHS Training Today – Empower your department with the skills, confidence and accreditation needed to raise safety standards and support high-quality Design & Technology teaching.
£260.00 includes certification. Online training is approximately 5 hours.
If you have any questions about our courses, please email us at contact@learningspacesolutions.com and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.
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Meet your Trainer: Andy Topliss
Andy Topliss is an accomplished educator and former Head of Faculty for Art, Design, Engineering, and Technology, bringing over 20 years of full-time teaching experience. Qualifying from Nottingham Trent University with a first-class degree in Design and Technology with Education, Andy has worked tirelessly as a teacher and middle leader at a range of schools both in the UK and overseas. His work reflects a strong commitment to innovative curriculum design, interdisciplinary teaching, and the integration of creative and technical disciplines.
Before entering education, Andrew served as an Army engineer and later worked as a software consultant—experience that underpins his practical, analytical, and solution-focused approach to teaching and leadership.
Andrew also collaborates with several examination boards as an author, principal examiner, principal moderator, editor, and course writer, contributing to the advancement of high-quality educational assessment and resources. In addition, he is a registered senior consultant in health and safety, ensuring best practice and compliance across professional and educational environments.
