Primary core health & safety training for D&T teachers

Published 2nd December 2025

The Primary Core Health & Safety Training (PCHS) course is a one-day, hands-on programme designed to equip primary teachers with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to deliver design and technology lessons safely and effectively.

Guided by a registered health and safety consultant, delegates explore key areas including risk assessments, COSHH assessments, lesson planning, and practical skills and techniques. The course provides practical, age-appropriate guidance on using a variety of tools, equipment and materials safely with KS1 and KS2 pupils.

By the end of the day, delegates will:

• Receive nationally recognised certification through the D&TA scheme.
• Develop new or enhance existing practical skills and techniques, producing a tangible working outcome.
• Gain confidence in managing tools, equipment and materials in the classroom, including effective organisation strategies.
• Understand health and safety requirements and know how to create and adapt risk and COSHH assessments to ensure safe delivery of D&T lessons.
• Have made a product using a range of techniques, tools and processes to demonstrate safe use.
• Take away a portfolio of information to use back in school to ensure safe working practices.

No prior experience is required, and all participants will leave accredited under the Primary H&S Training Standards from the D&T Association.

Schools can also host a course on-site. If your school can provide lunch and space for up to 10 attendees, one of your staff will receive a complimentary place. We provide the trainer, all the training equipment and manage the bookings and advertising to other schools in your area.

To explore hosting a course at your school, contact events@designtechnology.org.uk