The Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) qualification is aimed at employees that require an understanding of the risks and controls when working with substances that are hazardous to health.

 

This is a qualification that indicates an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employers.

Qualification Title:   QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)

Qualification level 02

Credit value 01

Guided learning hours (GLH) 04

Total Qualification Time (TQT) 04

 

QUALIFICATION PURPOSE

This qualification is aimed at employees that require an understanding of the risks and controls when working with substances that are hazardous to health.

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QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVE

This is a qualification that indicates an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employers.

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QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The workbook will be completed independently by the learner at the end of the course. Learners may complete the workbook online or in hard copy. All assessment criteria in the qualification are covered; the workbook consists of short answer, multiple choice and matching questions. It should be completed by the learner and returned to the Assessor in line with agreed timescales.

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KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace

• Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace

• Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled