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 Overview:

The level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is 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 theri 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 ae regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the workplace.

Outcome of this Qualification?

This qualification provides the opportunities for learners to develop compentence in key skills and produce evidence towards attaining key skills. The qualification does not ensure key skills are met as this would depend upon learners producing a a portfolio of evidence and the mode of study adopted.

Qualification Structure?

This qualification is made up of one unit, the details of which are provided in the next section.

Learners must successfully complete the assessment for the unit to achieve the qualification.

What Does The Qualification Covers?

Unit 1: Health and Safety in the Workplace

The learning outcomes are:

  • Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
  • Understand how risk assessment contribute to health and safety.
  • Understand how to identify and control the risk from common workplace hazards.
  • Know the procedure for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.
Updated on 08 March, 2016

About Akbar HSE Training & Consultancy Services

Akbar HSE Training & Consultancy Services (Akbar HSE TCS) represents the training arm of Akbar HSE Group, with a significant focus on generic safety, beyond from purely offshore. They provide all walks of commercial safety (both nationally and internationally accredited) and full range of Health, Safety and Environment related courses. Akbar HSE TCS provides specifically tailored training courses for Construction/ offshore/ inshore industry. Akbar HSE TCS remains the premier destination for specialised international accredited trainings like NEBOSH, IOSH, Heighfield, Medic First Aid, Emergency First Response & IADC.

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