QNUK - Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment course syllabus.

Category: Risk-Assessment

Level: Beginner

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment (RQF) qualification is aimed at those looking to support the undertaking of workplace risk assessment.

This is a qualification that indicates an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employers.

This qualification comprises a single unit.

Guided learning hours (GLH) = 6

Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 6

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment (RQF) qualification is for anyone looking to improve their knowledge related to health and safety risk assessments, or looking to support competent risk assessors.

The qualification is ideally aimed at employees looking to take on more health and safety responsibilities.

Learning outcome Assessment Criterion

Understand how risk assessment can contribute to a safer work environment

State the main causes of workplace fatalities, injuries and ill health.

List the main costs of work-related accidents and ill health to employers, employees and the wider society.

Outline the duties and responsibilities of employers, employees and others with respect to workplace health and safety.

Outline how workplace health and safety legislation is enforced and the penalties for non-compliance.

Describe the provisions for risk assessment contained in key legislation.

Understand the principles of a workplace risk assessment

Describe what is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’.

Outline the necessary competencies of a risk assessor.

State sources of advice and information that can support the undertaking of a workplace risk assessments.

Describe the stages involved in a typical risk assessment.

Outline the requirements for recording, monitoring, reviewing and revising workplace risk assessments.

There is a single multiple choice question paper. Learners must achieve a minimum of 70% to pass.

This qualification is available to those over 14 years. Candidates should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent