Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2

Course code: ABC1135

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Do you want to boost your skills in health and safety in the workplace, but haven't got the time to keep going to college every day? Then study the convenient way with an award-winning distance learning provider!

Gain knowledge of health and safety
Explore the policies and procedures relevant to health and safety in the workplace
Discover health and safety management systems
Know what is required to keep the workplace healthy
Understand what can cause accidents
Investigate workplace welfare

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Health And Safety In The Workplace Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

Introduction to Health and Safety

Importance of health and safety
Accidents
Employee and employer duties

Unit 2

Policies and Procedures in the Workplace Relating to Health and Safety

Health and safety at work act
Understand what RIDDOR is
Understand what COSHH is
First-aid procedures

Unit 3

Health and Safety Management System

Risk assessment
Committees and representatives
Health and safety training and supervision
Consulting with employees

Unit 4

Provide Information on Workplace Health

Smoking policies
Young people in the workplace
Carrying out a VDU assessment
Supporting people with disabilities in the workplace

Unit 5

The Cause of Accidents in the Workplace

Slips, trips and falls
Electrical hazards
Fire hazards
Chemical hazards

Unit 6

Workplace Welfare

Toilets and washing facilities
Working time regulations
Heating and ventilation requirements

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. This gives you more than enough time to complete your studies.

Study Method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted to you, so receiving your work is easy. You will also receive our award-winning support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol on to this course?

It would be beneficial for students to have a good level of English, Maths and basic knowledge of health and safety procedures before enrolling on this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will achieve a Certificate of Achievement in Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.