QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)

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During this 1 day course, Learners will gain a basic introduction into the principles of risk assessment. Topics covered include; main causes of work-related fatalities, basic processes for undertaking a risk assessment, key terms associated with risk assessments, methods that can be used to prioritise risks and more.

Course (Award in)

Principles of Risk Assessment

Level

2

Qualification

RQF

Cost

£500

Group Size

12 

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Regulators:

Ofqual regulated

Pre Requisites:

Be 14 years of age or older.

Validity of Award:

This qualification is valid for 3 years.

Length of Course:

7 Hours

Course Information:

This qualification covers:
  • State the main causes of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill health
  • Outline the moral, legal and economic reasons for preventing accidents and ill health at work
  • Define key terms associated with risk assessment in the context of health and safety at work including:
    • Accident
    • near miss
    • accident triangle
    • hazard
    • risk
    • risk assessment
    • risk control hierarchy
    • suitable and sufficient
    • competence
  • Outline the role of risk assessment in accident and ill health prevention
  • Outline the legal requirements for risk assessment
  • Describe a simple process for undertaking a risk assessment
  • Give examples of occupational, environmental and human factors that can affect the level of risk from hazards at work
  • Outline a method that can be used to prioritise risks
  • Outline the requirements for providing information about, and records on, the results of a risk assessment

Assessment Criteria:

  • Continual assessment by the tutor
  • Complete a multiple choice question paper with a pass mark of 20/30

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