Health and Safety in the Workplace

Course details

Qualification Overview 
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is aimed at all employees. It is intended for learners 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.
Persons gaining this qualification will know that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers.
Its subject areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the ;
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
Qualification Structure
This qualification is made up of one mandatory unit, the details of which are included at the end of this document.
Learners must successfully complete the assessment for the unit to achieve the qualification.
This qualification can be taken as a free standing qualification or as part of a wider programme of training.
Assessment Guidance 
This qualification is assessed through a 15-question multiple-choice question examination. The duration of the examination is 30 ;
Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 10 out of 15.
Following the assessment, a list of results will be provided to the centre contacts stating whether learners have passed or failed. Certificates for successful learners will be dispatched for distribution by the centre ;
Entry Requirement 
These qualifications are approved for delivery to learners aged 14+    
Progression Progression routes could include:

• Level 3/4 occupational Health and Safety Competency-based qualifications (NVQs/Apprenticeships)  
• Level 3 Award in Health and Safety

Updated on 24 December, 2017