Health and Safety Level 2
Level: Intermediate
Build Essential Workplace Health & Safety Skills
Identify Hazards, Risks & Effective Control Measures
Gain a Highfield Level 2 Health & Safety Qualification
Course Materials, Examination & Certification Included
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) provides learners with a solid foundation in workplace health and safety principles, helping organisations meet their legal responsibilities and create safer working environments. Good health and safety practices protect employees, customers, and visitors, while helping reduce accidents, incidents, and costly disruptions. This qualification introduces learners to the key responsibilities of employers and employees, common workplace hazards and the importance of managing risks effectively. Suitable for learners across all industries and sectors, the qualification develops an understanding of workplace safety procedures, emergency arrangements and accident prevention measures. It is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to improve their health and safety knowledge or progress to higher-level health and safety qualifications.
Target Audience
- Employees working in any workplace environment
- New starters requiring health and safety awareness training
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Individuals preparing for employment
- Employers seeking to improve workplace health and safety awareness
- Anyone wishing to gain a recognised health and safety qualification
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the responsibilities of employers and employees for workplace health and safety
- Recognise the benefits of maintaining effective health and safety standards
- Understand the principles and stages of risk assessment
- Recognise how risk assessments help reduce workplace accidents and incidents
- Identify common workplace hazards and appropriate control measures
- Understand the causes of accidents, near misses and work-related ill health
- Recognise the importance of reporting and recording workplace incidents
- Understand workplace emergency procedures and response arrangements
- Contribute to maintaining a safer and healthier working environment
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) provides learners with a solid foundation in workplace health and safety principles, helping organisations meet their legal responsibilities and create safer working environments. Good health and safety practices protect employees, customers, and visitors, while helping reduce accidents, incidents, and costly disruptions. This qualification introduces learners to the key responsibilities of employers and employees, common workplace hazards and the importance of managing risks effectively. Suitable for learners across all industries and sectors, the qualification develops an understanding of workplace safety procedures, emergency arrangements and accident prevention measures. It is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to improve their health and safety knowledge or progress to higher-level health and safety qualifications.
Target Audience
- Employees working in any workplace environment
- New starters requiring health and safety awareness training
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Individuals preparing for employment
- Employers seeking to improve workplace health and safety awareness
- Anyone wishing to gain a recognised health and safety qualification
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the responsibilities of employers and employees for workplace health and safety
- Recognise the benefits of maintaining effective health and safety standards
- Understand the principles and stages of risk assessment
- Recognise how risk assessments help reduce workplace accidents and incidents
- Identify common workplace hazards and appropriate control measures
- Understand the causes of accidents, near misses and work-related ill health
- Recognise the importance of reporting and recording workplace incidents
- Understand workplace emergency procedures and response arrangements
- Contribute to maintaining a safer and healthier working environment
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
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
- Exam duration: 45 minutes
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Passing score: 12 out of 20 marks (60%)
- Assessment completed under examination conditions
- Official Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) certificate issued upon successful completion
- Exam duration: 45 minutes
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Passing score: 12 out of 20 marks (60%)
- Assessment completed under examination conditions
- Official Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) certificate issued upon successful completion
- Training and exam preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited trainer
- Comprehensive course notes, learning materials and supporting resources
- Qualification examination included
- Official Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) certificate upon successful completion of the examination
- Training and exam preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited trainer
- Comprehensive course notes, learning materials and supporting resources
- Qualification examination included
- Official Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) certificate upon successful completion of the examination
There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification. The course is suitable for learners of all levels and is particularly useful for employees, supervisors and individuals preparing for work in a variety of workplace environments.
There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification. The course is suitable for learners of all levels and is particularly useful for employees, supervisors and individuals preparing for work in a variety of workplace environments.
Who is the Health and Safety within the Workplace Level 2 course suitable for?
The course is suitable for employees across a wide range of industries who need a recognised understanding of workplace health and safety. It is particularly useful for employees who have health and safety responsibilities or who want to progress to higher-level health and safety training.
Do I need any previous health and safety experience?
No. Previous health and safety qualifications or experience are not required. The course provides learners with an understanding of the essential health and safety practices required in the workplace.
What will I learn on the Level 2 Health and Safety course?
You will learn about employer and employee responsibilities, workplace hazards, risk assessments, control measures, accident prevention, emergency procedures, first aid requirements and the importance of reporting accidents, near misses and ill health.
Who is the Health and Safety within the Workplace Level 2 course suitable for?
The course is suitable for employees across a wide range of industries who need a recognised understanding of workplace health and safety. It is particularly useful for employees who have health and safety responsibilities or who want to progress to higher-level health and safety training.
Do I need any previous health and safety experience?
No. Previous health and safety qualifications or experience are not required. The course provides learners with an understanding of the essential health and safety practices required in the workplace.
What will I learn on the Level 2 Health and Safety course?
You will learn about employer and employee responsibilities, workplace hazards, risk assessments, control measures, accident prevention, emergency procedures, first aid requirements and the importance of reporting accidents, near misses and ill health.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for employees across a wide range of industries who need a recognised understanding of workplace health and safety. It is particularly useful for employees who have health and safety responsibilities or who want to progress to higher-level health and safety training.
No. Previous health and safety qualifications or experience are not required. The course provides learners with an understanding of the essential health and safety practices required in the workplace.
You will learn about employer and employee responsibilities, workplace hazards, risk assessments, control measures, accident prevention, emergency procedures, first aid requirements and the importance of reporting accidents, near misses and ill health.
Yes. The course covers the legal duties of employers and employees, including the potential consequences of failing to comply with health and safety legislation and how to communicate health and safety information within an organisation.
Yes. You will learn the difference between hazards, risks and control measures and explore the risk assessment process. You will also understand how effective risk assessments can help reduce workplace accidents and ill health.
Yes. The course covers common workplace hazards, how they can cause harm or damage and the control measures that can be introduced to reduce the associated risks.
Yes. You will learn about common causes of workplace accidents, factors that can contribute to them and why accidents and near misses should be reported. The course also covers requirements for recording and reporting workplace incidents.
Level 2 provides employees with a solid understanding of essential workplace health and safety principles. Level 3 provides more detailed knowledge and is particularly suitable for supervisors and managers who have greater responsibility for managing health and safety within an organisation.
Yes. The course includes a 45-minute multiple-choice examination containing 20 questions. You must correctly answer at least 12 of the 20 questions (60%) to pass.
Yes. After successfully passing the examination, you will receive the official certification. The course includes training and exam preparation from an accredited trainer, course materials, the examination and certification upon successful completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for employees across a wide range of industries who need a recognised understanding of workplace health and safety. It is particularly useful for employees who have health and safety responsibilities or who want to progress to higher-level health and safety training.
No. Previous health and safety qualifications or experience are not required. The course provides learners with an understanding of the essential health and safety practices required in the workplace.
You will learn about employer and employee responsibilities, workplace hazards, risk assessments, control measures, accident prevention, emergency procedures, first aid requirements and the importance of reporting accidents, near misses and ill health.
Yes. The course covers the legal duties of employers and employees, including the potential consequences of failing to comply with health and safety legislation and how to communicate health and safety information within an organisation.
Yes. You will learn the difference between hazards, risks and control measures and explore the risk assessment process. You will also understand how effective risk assessments can help reduce workplace accidents and ill health.
Yes. The course covers common workplace hazards, how they can cause harm or damage and the control measures that can be introduced to reduce the associated risks.
Yes. You will learn about common causes of workplace accidents, factors that can contribute to them and why accidents and near misses should be reported. The course also covers requirements for recording and reporting workplace incidents.
Level 2 provides employees with a solid understanding of essential workplace health and safety principles. Level 3 provides more detailed knowledge and is particularly suitable for supervisors and managers who have greater responsibility for managing health and safety within an organisation.
Yes. The course includes a 45-minute multiple-choice examination containing 20 questions. You must correctly answer at least 12 of the 20 questions (60%) to pass.
Yes. After successfully passing the examination, you will receive the official certification. The course includes training and exam preparation from an accredited trainer, course materials, the examination and certification upon successful completion.
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