Level 2 Award in Respiratory Protection
The Level 2 Award in Respiratory Protection offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for protecting workers from dusts, fumes, gases, vapours and other airborne contaminants. The programme covers respiratory hazards, Respiratory Protective Equipment selection, fit testin...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Respiratory Protection offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for protecting workers from dusts, fumes, gases, vapours and other airborne contaminants.
The programme covers respiratory hazards, Respiratory Protective Equipment selection, fit testing, seal checks, correct use, inspection, maintenance and emergency applications. Learners develop awareness of the limitations of respiratory protection and the importance of integrating RPE with other workplace controls.
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 Respiratory Protection
- Airborne Workplace Hazards
- Dusts and Fumes
- Gases and Vapours
- Biological Contaminants
- Respiratory-Risk Assessment
- Types of Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Filtering Facepieces
- Half-Mask Respirators
- Full-Face Respirators
- Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
- Supplied-Air Systems
- Selection of RPE
- Hazard Concentration and Exposure Duration
- Fit Testing
- User Seal Checks
- Donning and Doffing
- RPE Limitations
- Inspection and Cleaning
- Storage and Replacement
- Emergency Respiratory Protection
- Respiratory-Protection Programme Improvement
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Workers exposed to airborne hazards
- Construction and Manufacturing Personnel
- Industrial Workers
- Supervisors and Foremen
- Safety Officers
- Contractors working in hazardous atmospheres
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Recognise common respiratory hazards.
- Select appropriate RPE for workplace conditions.
- Understand fit-testing and seal-check principles.
- Use respiratory protection correctly.
- Inspect and maintain RPE.
- Recognise limitations of different respirators.
- Improve preparedness for airborne-hazard emergencies.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and RPE fit-testing/practical assessment.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 1 hour.
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