Premises and Equipment in Care Course (Level 4)

Premises and Equipment in Care Course (Level 4) – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces the requirements for maintaining safe, clean and suitable premises and equipment in health and social care settings. Learners explore Regulation 15 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, including cleanliness, security, suitability, correct use, maintenance, appropriate location and ancillary services. The course helps learners understand how these requirements support safe, effective and dignified care.

Please note: This course provides knowledge-based training on premises and equipment in care at Level 4. It does not replace practical instruction, equipment-specific training or any additional training required for an individual’s role or by their employer.

What the course covers
• Introduction to premises and equipment in care
• Understanding Regulation 15 and its requirements
• Keeping premises and equipment clean
• Ensuring premises and equipment are secure and suitable
• Using equipment correctly
• Maintaining equipment appropriately
• Ensuring premises and equipment are appropriately located
• Understanding the role of ancillary services

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for care home managers and staff, domiciliary care workers, support workers, care assistants, facilities and maintenance teams, health and safety professionals, compliance staff, quality assurance teams and others working in healthcare or social care environments. It can support induction, refresher training and general knowledge development.

Practical benefits
• Develop an understanding of the requirements for care premises and equipment
• Recognise potential risks associated with unsuitable or poorly maintained equipment
• Understand the importance of cleanliness, security and appropriate equipment use
• Identify why equipment location and accessibility matter in care settings
• Support safer working practices and consistent care standards
• Improve awareness of relevant workplace responsibilities and compliance expectations

What learners will be able to do
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Explain the main principles of premises and equipment in care
• Describe the key requirements of Regulation 15
• Recognise the importance of keeping premises and equipment clean, secure and suitable
• Understand the need for correct equipment use and appropriate maintenance
• Identify potential concerns relating to equipment condition, location or accessibility
• Recognise when workplace issues may need to be reported or escalated
• Apply relevant good-practice principles within their role

Is this training a legal requirement?
This specific online course is not itself legally mandatory. However, regulated care providers in England have responsibilities under Regulation 15 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 concerning the cleanliness, security, suitability, use, maintenance and location of premises and equipment. Where the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) apply, employers must also meet relevant requirements for equipment suitability, maintenance, inspection and adequate user training. This course can support awareness of these responsibilities but does not replace an employer’s wider legal duties.

Assessment and certificate
The course is delivered online and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment. On successful completion, an instant digital CPD-accredited certificate is available.