HR & Compliance About 90 minutes 1.5 CPD hours

Corporate Manslaughter Act Training

Prepare senior leaders to understand corporate manslaughter law and the governance standards that reduce organisational liability.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 introduced a landmark offence, allowing organisations to be found guilty where serious management failures cause a fatal breach of duty of care. This programme prepares directors and senior managers to understand the legislation and its practical implications.

Learners review the conditions needed for a conviction, the penalties involved, and the governance expectations set out for company leaders. The course helps organisations review their management systems against recognised good practice.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain how the Corporate Manslaughter Act changed the law
  • Identify the conditions required for a conviction
  • Describe the role of senior management in a gross breach
  • Recognise potential penalties for convicted organisations
  • Apply governance principles that reduce corporate liability
  • Explain director responsibilities for health and safety
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Directors and senior managers
  • Health and safety professionals
  • Anyone with strategic health and safety responsibility
Course content

Modules included

7 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 What corporate manslaughter is and why the law changed
  2. 02 Key provisions of the 2007 Act
  3. 03 Duty of care and gross breach explained
  4. 04 The role of senior management in liability
  5. 05 Penalties and remedial orders
  6. 06 Health and safety governance for directors
  7. 07 Reviewing and improving management systems
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment confirms learners understand the legislation and the governance duties it places on leaders.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on completion of the course.

Aligned with
  • Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Corporate Manslaughter Act Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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