RQF Level 2 Award
Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) Code: 600/2776/9
Unit title: Health and Safety in the Workplace Unit code: H/601/9699
SCQF Level 5 Award
Qualification title: Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace at SCQF Level 5 Code: R225 04
Unit title: Health and Safety in the Workplace Unit code: UA62 04
This is an excellent introduction to health and safety in the workplace and will benefit all employees, particularly those who may be accepting a health and safety role, such as a safety representative within their organisation. Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.
Duration
This is a one-day classroom based course. Dependant on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- The roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
- The value and process of risk assessments.
- The identification and control of workplace hazards.
- How to respond to workplace incidents and accidents
Certification
Assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a multiple choice question paper.
This qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
