LEVEL 2 HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

LEVEL 2 HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (Highfield International)

This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to gain an international level 2 qualification in health and safety.

The aim of the qualification is to provide candidates with knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace. Achievement of this qualification will enable learners to work safely and to recognise and deal with hazards in the workplace, and ensure awareness of cost-effective, practical control methods.

This qualification is applicable for any private or public sector working environment and provides employees with an awareness of their own safety, as well as the safety of customers, contractors
and members of the public.

How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day classroom-based course with a minimum contact time of 6 hours, at any Highfield approved international centre. There are no specific age restrictions for this qualification.

How is the qualification assessed?
Learners will sit a 45 minutes multiple-choice examination containing 20 questions and must achieve at least 12 (60%) correct answers to be awarded a Pass. Learners achieving 16 (80%) or more correct answers will be awarded a Distinction.

What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto any of the Highfield Health and Safety qualifications such as

• Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace (RQF)
• Highfield Level 2 International Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Where can this course be taken?

JLS Yachts Training Institute – Highfield International approved training centre.