Target Group
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a qualification aimed at all employees. The qualification is intended for candidates already in workplaces and those who are preparing to start or return to work. It is also very useful for young persons to raise their ability to identify and understand hazards when preparing for work experience and into employment.
Key Skills
Persons gaining this qualification will know that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers. Its syllabus areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the workplace.
This qualification provides the opportunity for candidates to develop competence in key skills and produce evidence towards attaining key skills. The qualification does not ensure key skills are met as this would depend upon candidates producing a portfolio of evidence and the mode of study adopted. The syllabus covers:-
Introduction to Health and Safety.
Legal Requirements for Health and Safety and Enforcement
Responsibilities for Health and Safety
- Accidents
- Risk Assessment
- Occupational Hazards
- The Workplace
- Welfare Provision
- Safety Signs
First Aid Equipment and Facilities
Personal Protective Equipment
Guided Learning Hours
Guided learning hours for this qualification are 6 hours
Special Needs
Measures can be put in place for delegates with special needs.
Qualification Structure
This is a single unit Ofqual accredited qualification, assessed by a 1 hour, 30 question multiple-choice examination. Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 20/30.
Examination Results and Certificates
The examination papers are marked by the Examining Board who will provide a list of results stating whether candidates have passed or failed. Award Certificates for successful candidates (and Attendance Certificates for others) will be dispatched to the school.
