Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
Why take this course?
Approximately 25 million working days are lost each year due to work-related illness or workplace injury. Within that, a staggering number are the result of work-related incidents that could have easily been avoided.
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those risks and problems that may occur when working with Display Screen Equipment (DSE).
What you will experience
This course is split into manageable sections. These are:
Section 1: The Importance of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessments
In this section the learner will begin to understand the reasons for conducting DSE risk assessments, problems that may occur when working with DSE and the legal requirements that come under health and safety legislation.
Section 2: Controlling the risks from DSE workstations
The learner will learn about the principles of good DSE workstations, and will be able to identify the causes of ill health from DSE use and make corrections to workstation designs in order to control risks.
Section 3: Carrying out a DSE risk assessment
The final section helps the learner to understand the stages of a DSE risk assessment, what should be covered in the risk assessment and when to review a DSE risk assessment.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Fees
Fee waivers or funding do not apply for this course.
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Online
StartsFlexible start date
Ends31 Jul 2026
Course CodeC00612
Fees£35.00
Alternatively, you can complete a distance learning application form and send it to us.
Companies can book their employees onto this course.
Online
StartsFlexible start date
Course CodeC00612
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