Health and Safety Level 2
Essential skills for compliance and the workplace
Fully accredited courses by Highfield
Compliance courses at multiple levels available
Classroom, Onsite and Virtual courses available
Certified trainers with 5 Star customer ratings
Welsh Government funding accepted
Duration: 1 Day
Accredited: Yes
Exams: Included
Funding: Accepted
Type: Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount availableCourse Information
Course Overview
Keeping workplaces safe is both a legal and moral obligation, with severe consequences if local health and safety laws are not followed. The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) is a leading qualification used by some of the biggest businesses across the UK to keep their staff compliant with health and safety.
It has been designed to give learners knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace and prepare them for progress to higher level training. Topics covered include:
- An understanding in the responsibilities of employers and employees
- The benefits of good health and safety
- Steps to a risk assessment and how they can reduce accidents
- Near misses and ill-health
- Typical hazards and controls in a workplace
- Common causes of accidents, near misses and ill-health
- Emergency procedures
- The importance of recording accidents, near misses and ill-health
Outline
Health and Safety Level 2
- Identify the legal duties of the employer
- Identify the legal duties of the employee
- State the consequences for failing to comply with Health and Safety Legislation
- List the methods the employer can communicate health and safety with employees.
- Define the terms ‘hazard’, ‘risk’ and ‘control measures’
- Outline the risk assessment process
- State how a risk assessment can be used to reduce accidents and ill health at work
- State the common hazards found in the workplace
- Describe how common workplace hazards can cause harm or damage to people, organisations and property
- Describe the principle of risk control
- List examples of risk control for common workplace hazards
- Identify the categories of common workplace signage
- List the common causes of workplace accidents
- State the requirements for reporting workplace accidents
- List the factors which can contribute to causing accidents in the workplace
- State the first aid requirements in the workplace
- List the reasons why accidents should be reported to the employer
Assessment
Health and Safety Level 2
- Exam time: 45 minutes
- Multiple-choice style: 20 questions
- Pass mark: (12/20) 60% or more
What's Included
- Training and exam preparation from NILC’s accredited trainer
- Course notes and materials
- Examination
- Official certification (upon successful completion of the examination)
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Why choose NILC for your training?
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Awarding Winning Training Courses with industry leading customer satisfaction rates
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How we deliver our courses
Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
Onsite
Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
Online
Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.
Why choose NILC for your training?
Learn why we should be your training provider of choice.
Awarding Winning Training Courses with industry leading customer satisfaction rates
A family business with customer service at the heart of everything we do
Trusted Training Partner to multiple colleges, government departments, businesses and unions
UK based Trainers that are industry experts and fully qualified
Rated "Excellent" with over 500+ Trustpilot Reviews
Testimonials
“Highly Recommended”
A complex course subject was delivered clearly and with great passion and enthusiasm by our tutor. Subjects were explained in clear, real-life examples. Without doubt, I'm sure my successful result is in large part due to his experience and skill in this area.
- Neil Wilson
“Fantastic Course Thank You”
Fantastic course. Amazing from start to finish. Julie was absolutely outstanding. She was professional and has given me the knowledge and confidence to continue my studies. I cant thank Karim and team enough.
- Jodie Gee
“Great Tuition"
Great tuition. Felt really comfortable to ask questions and the course was engaging. Tony and Karim were brilliant.
- Amy Jones
“Great Instructor”
Great instructor. Well delivered and knows the subject inside and out. Friendly and provides a warm atmosphere conducive for feeling relaxed. A lot of context to cover in a short time.
- David Schofield
“Five Star Quality Course”
I received all the resources in advance which helped me prep for the course. The tutor was engaging and explained complex topics really well. The exam coaching was a unique selling point for me as it got me prepared for the exams so that nerves were less of a factor. Great communication throughout, thank you Tony and the whole team.
- Kim Darkin
Health and Safety FAQ's
Who should take a health and safety course?
Anyone who works in a workplace is at risk of injury or illness. Health and safety courses can help you to identify and reduce these risks. In some cases, health and safety courses are required by law.
What topics are covered in health and safety courses?
The topics covered in health and safety courses vary depending on the specific course. However, some common topics include: Risk assessment, Hazard identification, Control measures, Emergency procedures, Personal protective equipment.
Who is the awarding body?
Our courses are accredited by Highfield, a leading provider of health and safety training in the UK. They offer a wide range of courses, from introductory to advanced levels, to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.
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