Level 2 Award in Working in Heat
The Level 2 Award in Working in Heat offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in recognising, controlling and responding to heat-related workplace risks. The programme covers heat stress, hydration, acclimatisation, PPE, environmental monitoring, work-rest arrangements and...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Working in Heat offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in recognising, controlling and responding to heat-related workplace risks. The programme covers heat stress, hydration, acclimatisation, PPE, environmental monitoring, work-rest arrangements and emergency first-aid response.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Occupational Heat Exposure
- Heat-Stress Hazards
- Effects of Heat on the Body
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
- Dehydration
- Heat-Risk Assessment
- Acclimatisation
- Work-Rest Cycles
- Shade and Cooling Arrangements
- Hydration Practices
- Electrolyte Awareness
- Heat-Appropriate PPE
- Environmental Heat Monitoring
- Heat-Stress Indicators
- Emergency First Aid
- Worker Monitoring
- Heat-Safety Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Construction Workers
- Industrial Operatives
- Foundry Personnel
- Kitchen and Hospitality Staff
- Site Supervisors
- Safety Officers
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop competence in controlling heat-related risks.
- Improve recognition of heat-stress symptoms.
- Strengthen hydration and acclimatisation practices.
- Improve heat-exposure monitoring.
- Develop emergency-response knowledge.
- Support safer work in high-temperature environments.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical heat-safety project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on safety project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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