Who needs this qualification?

This qualification is intended for anyone in a work environment and ensures that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of others that might be affected by their work; furthermore this qualification will assist those who require a better understanding of health and safety within the workplace.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification, learners should expect to undertake 10 hours of learning or 2 half-day training sessions (10 hours).

Course overview

Learners will build an understanding key terms and definitions of role & responsibility for health, safety and welfare in workplace.  Understand how risk assessments contribute to health & safety. Understand how Identify & control the risk from common workplace hazard. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

Certificate validity

The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is valid for a period of three years.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by Multi Choice Questions (MCQ). To Awarded this qualification the Learner must achieve a percentage pass in the MCQ.