Highfield - Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health course syllabus.

Category: COSHH

Level: Beginner

This qualification is aimed at learners who have access to any environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments as well as classroom environments. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them.

The objective of the qualification is predominantly to support a role in the workplace, however may also be suitable for younger learners preparing for employment or wishing to progress onto further learning in a related subject.

The objective of the qualification is predominantly to support a role in the workplace, however may also be suitable for younger learners preparing for employment or wishing to progress onto further learning in a related subject.

The total qualification time for this qualification is 6 hours and of this 5 hours are recommended as guided learning hours.

This qualification is aimed at learners who have access to any environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely.

This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments as well as classroom environments.

There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of level 1 in English or equivalent. This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 14+

Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace

Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes

COSHH assessments and control options

Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

This qualification is assessed by a 30 minutemultiple-choice examination, where learners must answer 9 out of 15 questions correctlyto pass.