Highfield - Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace course syllabus.

Category: Health-and-Safety

Level: Beginner

The Highfield Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. The qualification is also regulated by Qualifications Wales.

The Highfield Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace course certificate has 3 years validity.

It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on Highfield - Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.

This qualification is designed for those learners either currently working or those returning or starting work and wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification in health and safety.

The objective of the qualification is to:

prepare learners to progress into further/higher level training.

The qualification provides learners with an understanding of the main responsibilities of employees and employers with regards to health and safety. It also provides an understanding of how the workplace can affect health and safety.

The qualification provides learners with an understanding of the main responsibilities of employees and employers with regards to health and safety. It also provides an understanding of how the workplace can affect health and safety.

The qualification is assessed through a multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination. This method of assessment is an end-of-course exam and must follow the Highfield Qualifications Examination and Invigilation Procedures. The examination for this qualification contains 15 questions that must be completed within 30 minutes. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the qualification syllabus and achieve a minimum pass mark of 60%. Completed examination papers should be returned to Highfield Qualifications for marking. Results will then be provided to the centre afterwards.