HABC Level 3 Risk Assessment

Course details

HABC is the fastest growing Awarding Body in the UK. HABC are recognised by Ofqual, Welsh Government, CCEA and SQA to award accredited Food Safety, Health and Safety, HACCP, First Aid, Licensing, Security (SIA), Fire Safety and Teaching qualifications in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Qualification Details:

The HABC Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment has been accredited by the regulators of England and Wales (Ofqual and the Welsh Government) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

It is supported by Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the process and manufacturing sector.

Qualification Overview:

This qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments at low risk premises. It covers the principles of risk assessment, the relationship between hazard and risk and requires learners use the knowledge learned on the course by undertaking a risk assessment. Therefore laying a foundation for further development as a risk assessor.

Entry Requirements:

There are no prerequisites for this qualification. However it is advised that learners already hold the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety or the Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment.

Qualification Structure?

This qualification is made up of one mandatory unit. Details of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found at the end of this specification document.

What Does The Qualification Covers?

The learning outcomes are:

• Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
• Understand the principles involved in risk assessment.
• Understand the relationship between hazards and risk as part of an accident and ill health prevention strategy.
• Apply the hierarchy of controls to control risk to an acceptable level.
• Apply knowledge of the risk assessment process in a workplace.