Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment
The Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment offered by OXQUAL provides learners with practical knowledge for recognising hazards, evaluating workplace risks and selecting appropriate control measures. The programme introduces the structured risk-assessment process, likelihood and sev...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment offered by OXQUAL provides learners with practical knowledge for recognising hazards, evaluating workplace risks and selecting appropriate control measures.
The programme introduces the structured risk-assessment process, likelihood and severity evaluation, the hierarchy of controls, documentation and review. Learners develop skills that can be applied across construction, industrial, commercial and service-sector workplaces.
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 Workplace Risk Assessment
- Purpose and Benefits of Risk Assessment
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Hazard Identification
- Physical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Evaluating Likelihood and Severity
- Risk Rating and Prioritisation
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Selection of Risk-Control Measures
- Recording Risk-Assessment Findings
- Communication of Risks
- Human Factors
- Monitoring Control Effectiveness
- Reviewing and Updating Risk Assessments
- Practical Workplace Risk Assessment
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Safety Officers and Coordinators
- Employees involved in risk-management activities
- Managers with workplace safety responsibilities
- Individuals seeking practical risk-assessment knowledge
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical hazard-identification skills.
- Assess workplace risks more systematically.
- Evaluate likelihood and potential consequences.
- Select effective risk-control measures.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls.
- Prepare clear risk-assessment records.
- Communicate findings effectively.
- Contribute to workplace inspections and safety improvement.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Written Examination: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions.
- Practical Assessment: Conducting and documenting a workplace risk assessment.
- Passing Criteria: Minimum overall score of 60%.
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