Level 2 Award in LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out)
The Level 2 Award in LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out) offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for controlling hazardous energy during servicing, maintenance and repair activities. The programme covers identification of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other ener...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out) offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for controlling hazardous energy during servicing, maintenance and repair activities.
The programme covers identification of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other energy sources; correct equipment shutdown; isolation; application of lockout and tagout devices; verification and safe re-energisation. Learners develop awareness of the responsibilities required to prevent unexpected startup or hazardous-energy release.
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:
- Introduction to Lockout and Tagout
- Purpose of Hazardous-Energy Control
- Electrical Energy Hazards
- Mechanical Energy Hazards
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Energy
- Thermal and Stored Energy
- Hazardous-Energy Identification
- LOTO Devices
- Locks, Tags and Hasps
- Authorised and Affected Employee Responsibilities
- Equipment Shutdown
- Energy Isolation
- Application of Locks and Tags
- Release of Stored Energy
- Verification of Isolation
- Safe Re-Energisation
- Group Lockout
- Shift-Change Procedures
- Periodic LOTO Inspections
- LOTO Programme Auditing
- Unexpected Energisation Response
- Training and Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Maintenance Technicians and Engineers
- Machine Operators
- Production Personnel
- Safety Officers
- Maintenance Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Industrial Contractors
- Workers involved in equipment servicing and isolation
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Recognise hazardous-energy sources.
- Understand correct equipment shutdown and isolation procedures.
- Select and apply appropriate LOTO devices.
- Verify effective isolation before work begins.
- Improve group-lockout and shift-handover awareness.
- Reduce the risk of unexpected equipment startup.
- Support structured LOTO inspections and audits.
- Improve hazardous-energy control within maintenance activities.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Multiple-choice questions.
- Total Questions: 30.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Mode: Online or paper-based.
- Result Criteria: Pass or fail.
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