Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

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Overview

The level 2 award in health and safety in the workplace has been designed to be delivered in a single day or over several short sessions. It is concluded with a single multiple-choice test. The content aims to provide candidates with an understanding of the hazards and risks in the workplace, the controls that are put in place to reduce harm and legal requirements of health and safety on employers and their employees. Learners will have the basic knowledge required to work safely. They can progress to qualifications specialising in Risk Assessment or Supervision of Health and Safety.

What this course covers

Legislation Health Safety Welfare
The workplace and workplace equipment
Risk assessment
Manual handling
Hazardous substances
Ergonomics and workstation design
Transport and vehicles
Noise and vibration

Roles

Role

Temporary Structures Constructor- Events

Head Porter - Reception

Porter - Reception

Head Concierge - Reception

Concierge - Reception

Floor Manager - Housekeeping

Room Attendant - Housekeeping

Qualification Progression

Prerequisite qualifications

None

Next steps

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Qualification	Type
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety for Supervisors in the Workplace	Regulation & Licensing
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Training Providers

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Training Provider	Type
Lakefield	Private
Charnwood Training Group	Private
Anne Clarke Associates Ltd	Private
Aroma Training Academy	Private
HTP Training	Private
First College	Private
C & C Services	Private
Middlesbrough College	College
Colchester Institute	College
Liverpool Community College	College
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Funding

This qualification is not normally eligible for public funding. However, there are times when a learning provider might provide it at a subsidised rate. The best approach would be to contact your local provider. Search UKSP Training Providers to find your local college or work-based provider.

Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace