VCA Basic course

With the VCA Basic course, you learn the basic knowledge about Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), as established by VCA. It is an essential part of any workplace where safe working is important and demonstrates that you consider the environment and the health of everyone during your work.

Prefered language Dutch
Level of knowledge Advanced
Duration 1 day

Information about the course

Do you want to demonstrate that you know how to work safely while considering the environment and the health of yourself and your colleagues? You can do this by following the English-language VCA Basic course. When you possess the VCA certificate, you are aware of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and contribute to a safe working environment. The VCA Basic course is intended for employees in an executive role. Supervisory employees follow the VCA VOL Course.

If you already have the knowledge, you can also just take the VCA exam. More information can be found here.


What do you learn during the (English-language) VCA Basic course?

The VCA Basic course is perfect for students in an executive role who want to learn the basics of safe working in a professional manner. You learn what to consider to ensure the safety and health of yourself and your colleagues. The exam is always an integral part of the VCA Basic course.

A brief overview of what the course includes:

  • What does safe working entail?
  • Hazardous substances and labeling
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Exam to complete the course
"Learn everything you need to know to work responsibly at your current or future employer. Our course helps you understand the rules around Safety, Health, and Environment in an accessible way and shows how this translates into work." - Rinus

Safety first

Show that you consider safe working important with a Basic Safety VCA diploma. The course is constantly updated to comply with new legislation. In this way, Training Academy Uden ensures that the information in the Basic VCA course is always relevant.

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