Qualification Specification HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)

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1 Qualificatin Specificatin HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Wrkplace (QCF) Qualificatin Number: 600/0598/1 Highfield Huse Heavens Walk Lakeside Dncaster Suth Yrkshire DN4 5HZ United Kingdm Tel Tel Fax Inf@highfieldabc.cm Versin 7 April 2013

2 Cntents Intrductin... 3 Qualificatin Details... 3 Key facts... 3 Qualificatin Overview... 3 Entry Requirements... 3 Qualificatin Structure... 3 Assessment Guidance... 4 Age ranges... 4 Gegraphical Cverage... 4 Tutr Requirements... 4 Reasnable Adjustments and Special Cnsideratins... 4 ID requirements... 5 Prgressin... 5 Useful Websites... 5 Recmmended Training Materials

3 HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Wrkplace (QCF) Intrductin This Qualificatin Specificatin is designed t utline all yu need t knw in rder t ffer this qualificatin in yur centre. If yu have any further questins, please cntact yur Accunt Manager. Qualificatin Details The HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Wrkplace (QCF) has been accredited by the regulatrs f England and Wales (Ofqual and the Welsh Gvernment) and is part f the Qualificatins and Credit Framewrk (QCF). It is supprted by Prskills, the Sectr Skills Cuncil fr the prcess and manufacturing sectr. Key facts QAN: 600/0598/1 Learning Aim Reference: Guided learning hurs (GLH): 10 Credit Value: 1 Assessment Methd: Multiple-chice examinatin Qualificatin Overview The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Wrkplace is aimed at all emplyees. It is intended fr learners already in wrkplaces and thse wh are preparing t start r return t wrk. It is als very useful fr yung persns t raise their ability t identify and understand hazards when preparing fr wrk experience and int emplyment. Persns gaining this qualificatin will knw that health and safety is the respnsibility f everyne within a business, its cntractrs, visitrs and suppliers. Its subject areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being imprtant t maintaining safe wrking prcedures in the wrkplace. Entry Requirements There are n prerequisites fr this qualificatin. It is advised that learners have a minimum f Level 1 in English and Maths r equivalent. Qualificatin Structure This qualificatin is made up f ne mandatry unit, the details f which are included at the end f this dcument. Learners must successfully cmplete the assessment fr the unit t achieve the qualificatin. This qualificatin can be taken as a free standing qualificatin r as part f a wider prgramme f training. 3

4 Assessment Guidance This qualificatin is assessed thrugh a 30-questin multiple-chice questin examinatin. The duratin f the examinatin is 1 hur. Successful learners must achieve a scre f at least 20 ut f 30. Fllwing the assessment, a list f results will be prvided t the centre cntacts stating whether learners have passed r failed. Certificates fr thse wh are successful will be dispatched fr distributin by the centre cntacts. Age ranges These qualificatins are apprved fr delivery t learners aged 14+ Gegraphical Cverage These qualificatins are suitable fr learners in England, Wales r Nrthern Ireland. Tutr Requirements HABC require that Nminated Tutrs have teaching experience and hld a qualificatin in the relevant subject area. It is recmmended that nminated tutrs shuld have a minimum f a Level 3 Health and Safety qualificatin frm a recgnised awarding bdy tgether with a training qualificatin. Suitable subject area qualificatins/experience may include: Degree r Dip HE in a related subject such as: Envirnmental Health, Occupatinal Health and Safety r ne that cntains elements f these subjects HNC/D in a related subject (as utlined abve) Level 3 qualificatin in Health and Safety r equivalent NEBOSH Diplma in Occupatinal Safety and Health NEBOSH Natinal General Certificate in Occupatinal Safety and Health. Suitable teaching qualificatins include: Level 3 r 4 PTLLS r abve Diplma r Certificate in Educatin Bachelrs r Masters Degree in Educatin City and Guilds Teachers Certificate r equivalent Level 3 r 4 NVQ in Training and/r Develpment Prfessinal Trainers Certificate Prf f at least 30 hurs f training in any subject Nminated Tutrs shuld als be able t demnstrate relevant experience and knwledge in a wrk cntext and prvide evidence f engagement with the subject field and cntinuing prfessinal develpment. Reasnable Adjustments and Special Cnsideratins HABC have measures in place fr learners that require additinal supprt. Please see the HABC Reasnable 4

5 Adjustments Plicy. ID requirements All learners must be instructed t bring phtgraphic identificatin t the assessment t be checked by the invigilatr/assessr. This instructin shuld be given ahead f the curse/assessment when the learner registers and/r with any pre-curse materials. It is the respnsibility f the centre t have systems in place t ensure that the persn taking an examinatin/assessment is indeed the persn they are purprting t be. All centres are therefre required t ensure that each learner s phtgraphic identificatin is checked befre they are allwed t undertake the examinatin/assessment and write the type f pht identificatin prvided by each learner n the Candidate List under Identificatin Prvided. HABC will accept the fllwing as prf f a learner s identity: Valid Passprt (any natinality) Signed UK Pht card Driving Licence Valid Warrant Card issued by HM Frces, Plice Other phtgraphic ID card, e.g. Emplyee ID Card (must be current emplyer), Student ID Card, Travel card. Fr mre infrmatin n learner ID requirements, please refer t the HABC Examinatin and Invigilatin Regulatins and Sectin 8 f the Cre Manual. Prgressin Prgressin rutes culd include:- Level 3/4 Occupatinal Health and Safety cmpetency-based qualificatins (NVQs/Apprenticeships) Level 3 Award in Health and Safety Useful Websites Recmmended Training Materials The Health and Safety Handbk (Level 2), Sprenger, Christian M.R. Highfield.c.uk Ltd A Questin f Health and Safety Level 2, Sprenger, Christian M.R. Highfield.c.uk Ltd Level 2 Award in Health and Safety PwerPint, Sprenger, Christian M.R. Highfield.c.uk Ltd Level 2 Interactive Health and Safety Training Package, Sprenger, Christian M.R. Highfield.c.uk Ltd 5

6 Unit 1: Health and Safety in the Wrkplace Unit number: H/601/9699 Credit: 1 GLH: 10 Level: 2 Learning Outcmes The learner will: 1. Understand rles and respnsibilities fr health, safety and welfare in the wrkplace 2. Understand hw risk assessments cntribute t health and safety 3. Understand hw t identify and cntrl the risks frm cmmn wrkplace hazards 4. Knw the prcedures fr respnding t accidents and incidents in the wrkplace Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Outline emplyers and emplyees duties relating t health, safety and welfare at wrk 1.2 Outline the cnsequences fr nncmpliance with health and safety legislatin 1.3 Outline the requirements fr training and cmpetence in the wrkplace 1.4 Outline the ways in which health and safety infrmatin can be cmmunicated 2.1 Define the terms hazard and risk 2.2 Outline the prcess fr carrying ut a risk assessment 2.3 Describe hw risk assessment can be used t reduce accidents and ill health at wrk 3.1 Describe the hazards that may be fund in a range f wrkplaces 3.2 Describe hw hazards can cause harm r damage t peple, wrk prcesses, the wrkplace and the envirnment 3.3 Describe the principle f the risk cntrl hierarchy 3.4 List examples f risk cntrls fr cmmn wrkplace hazards 4.1 State the cmmn causes f wrkplace accidents and ill health 4.2 Identify the actins that might need t be taken fllwing an incident in the wrkplace 4.3 List the arrangements that shuld be in place in a wrkplace fr emergencies and first aid 4.4 Outline why it is imprtant t recrd all incidents, accidents and ill health 6