How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness

Name: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

Setting up a desk, chair and screen, laptops and home working, breaks, eye tests and reporting problems.

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A computer, keyboard and mouse on a desk — Photo: Zarak Khan on Unsplash

About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 15 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Anyone who uses a computer, laptop or tablet for work for an hour or more at a time.

The 3 modules

Print the syllabus

01
DSE, the law and the health risks
Display screen equipment (DSE) means computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones used for work.
02
Setting up your workstation
A few simple adjustments make a big difference to comfort. This module walks through a good setup, from the chair upwards.
03
Breaks, eyes and reporting problems
Even a perfect setup will cause problems if you sit still for hours. Breaks, eye care and early reporting complete the picture.

Course content based on the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 and HSE guidance.

The final test

15 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about DSE awareness

Who is this course for?: Anyone who uses a computer, laptop or tablet for work for an hour or more at a time.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.