LEVEL 2: AWARD IN PRINCIPLES OF RISK ASSESSMENT (RQF)

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The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) is ideal as an introduction to risk assessment for anyone in a work environment. While employees might not undertake risk assessments themselves, this qualification will make them more risk-aware and improve their understanding of risk assessments.

During this 1 day course, Learners will gain a basic introduction into the principles of risk assessment. Topics covered include; main causes of work-related fatalities, basic processes for undertaking a risk assessment, key terms associated with risk assessments, methods that can be used to prioritise risks and more.

Please note this qualification does not include writing and conducting risk assessment practice sessions. Those who will be responsible for conducting risk assessments should undertake the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF)

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REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 14 years of age or older.

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
7 hours

COURSE CONTENT:

This qualification covers:

  • State the main causes of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill health
  • Outline the moral, legal and economic reasons for preventing accidents and ill health at work
  • Define key terms associated with risk assessment in the context of health and safety at work including:
    • Accident
    • near miss
    • accident triangle
    • hazard
    • risk
    • risk assessment
    • risk control hierarchy
    • suitable and sufficient
    • competence
  • Outline the role of risk assessment in accident and ill health prevention
  • Outline the legal requirements for risk assessment
  • Describe a simple process for undertaking a risk assessment
  • Give examples of occupational, environmental and human factors that can affect the level of risk from hazards at work
  • Outline a method that can be used to prioritise risks
  • Outline the requirements for providing information about, and records on, the results of a risk assessment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Continual assessment by the tutor
  • Complete a multiple choice question paper with a pass mark of 20/30

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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