ToST: Principles and Practice of Training for Safety Professionals

(Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training – IADT, by Highfield Qualifications, UK)

A qualification-level program designed to help safety professionals become confident, accredited trainers who inspire lasting, behavior-changing safety practices.

Duration

5 days (30–35 hours), including assessment and certification

Accreditation

Internationally Accredited by Highfield Qualifications (UK)

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for safety professionals and leaders who are responsible for influencing, teaching, or promoting safe practices within their organizations, including:

HSE Professionals & Officers

To elevate their ability to deliver engaging, high-impact safety sessions.

Safety Engineers & Consultants

To strengthen their training and communication skills for client and workforce development.

Supervisors & Team Leaders

To gain the confidence and structure to train their teams effectively on safety procedures.

HR, Training & Compliance Professionals

To build internal safety capability and promote a culture of proactive safety education.

Safety Trainers & Facilitators

To achieve international certification and refine their instructional approach.

Aspiring Safety Leaders

To transition from technical expertise to influential training and coaching roles.

Overview

There are many training courses in safety – but far fewer trainers who truly inspire safe behavior. That’s where ToST comes in.

This qualification-level program is tailored for safety professionals who want to become transformational trainers – the kind who make safety not only understood but lived.

Built on the internationally accredited IADT framework, and enriched with Mohamed Shukri’s decades of experience in delivering high-impact safety training across the Gulf and beyond, ToST bridges technical knowledge with instructional mastery.

It’s not just about delivering slides – it’s about changing minds, shifting cultures and turning every safety session into an experience that sticks. Candidates learn the art and science of designing, delivering and evaluating effective safety training that moves people from awareness to action.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain the knowledge, confidence, and certification to design and deliver training that truly transforms safety culture.

Embody the qualities of an effective safety trainer

Develop the mindset, presence, and communication skills that build trust and credibility.

Plan and structure sessions for maximum clarity and impact

Design lessons that are organized, purposeful, and aligned with defined learning outcomes.

Apply adult learning principles and engagement strategies

Understand how adults learn best and use techniques that sustain attention and retention.

Deliver complex safety topics with simplicity and confidence

Turn technical content into clear, relatable messages that drive real understanding.

Use visuals, media, and practical tools to enhance delivery

Incorporate slides, props, and demonstrations that keep learning interactive and memorable.

Manage group dynamics and challenging participants effectively

Navigate questions, resistance, and differing viewpoints while maintaining engagement.

Facilitate activities, discussions, and case studies with purpose

Lead interactive exercises that connect learning to real workplace applications.

Design and conduct effective assessments and feedback sessions

Evaluate performance through fair assessments and provide guidance for improvement.

Inspire behavior change beyond compliance

Move participants from awareness to lasting commitment to safe practices.

Course Components

This program integrates the internationally recognized IADT (Level 3 Award) curriculum with a safety-specific emphasis:

Core Modules

Introduction to Safety Training

Understand the purpose, scope, and responsibilities of safety trainers in modern workplaces.

Characteristics of an Effective Safety Trainer

Discover the key qualities, communication habits, and mindsets of outstanding safety educators.

Preparing Safety Sessions

Learn to design lesson plans, define learning outcomes, and structure content for clarity and flow.

Delivery Skills

Develop language, energy, and storytelling techniques that bring safety topics to life.

Engaging Tools

Use activities, questions, visuals, and feedback to keep learners active and motivated.

Managing Learner Behavior and Resistance

Build confidence in handling challenging participants and maintaining productive sessions.

Assessment, Evaluation & Certification Requirements

Apply assessment tools and criteria to evaluate learner performance and ensure training quality.

Final Assessment (Microteaching)

Each candidate will deliver a 20–30 minute training session that is evaluated based on Highfield criteria. Feedback is given live, and successful completion leads to official certification.

What Makes It Unique

Combines international standards with real-world safety practice
Developed and delivered by a globally recognized safety expert
Used by leading organizations in Oil & Gas, Energy, and Industry
Certification adds formal credibility and practical value
Tailored feedback, group practice, and live demonstration built-in

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Training of Safety Trainers (ToST) program leave not only certified but fully equipped to deliver impactful, high-quality safety training that drives real behavioral change across their organizations.

Be officially certified trainers under Highfield (UK) standards

Be equipped to design and deliver effective, behavior-changing safety training

Understand the pedagogy and psychology behind impactful safety education

Increase their value and credibility within their organizations and industries