Course Overview
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF) is for
anyone at work, whether full-time, part-time or voluntary, or for an individual
undertaking vocational training which includes work placement or is associated with
a workplace. The qualification could form part of a workplace induction programme.
It aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of health and safety
issues. It therefore supports the development of health and safety competence,
and promotes a health and safety culture. It is relevant to and intended for a wide
range of vocational areas.
It gives learners the opportunity to:
- develop knowledge related to maintaining health and safety in the workplace,
controlling risks and responding to accidents and incidents
- achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
- develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.
Do You Comply With the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have a duty to provide training for their employees to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, their health and safety at work.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 identify situations where health and safety training is particularly important, including:
- Training for new recruits.
- Training for when people change jobs or take on extra responsibilities.
- Training for young, more vulnerable employees.
- Refresher training where existing skills need updating.
The Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 1990 also state that learners doing work experience must be covered by health and safety law and so will also require training.
