Level 2 Award in Working & Rescue at Height
The Level 2 Award in Working & Rescue at Height offered by OXQUAL develops essential knowledge and practical awareness for carrying out work at height safely and responding to height-related emergencies. The programme covers fall hazards, risk assessment, fall-protection s...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Working & Rescue at Height offered by OXQUAL develops essential knowledge and practical awareness for carrying out work at height safely and responding to height-related emergencies.
The programme covers fall hazards, risk assessment, fall-protection systems, ladders, scaffolding, platforms, rescue planning, basic rescue techniques and inspection of height-safety equipment.
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 Working at Height
- Work-at-Height Hazards
- Dropped-Object Hazards
- Fragile and Unstable Surfaces
- Work-at-Height Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Fall Prevention
- Fall Restraint
- Fall Arrest
- Harnesses and Lanyards
- Anchor Points and Lifelines
- Safe Use of Ladders
- Scaffold Safety
- Work Platforms
- Emergency Preparedness
- Rescue Planning
- Basic Raising and Lowering Techniques
- Height-Rescue Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Care and Storage
- Communication and Team Coordination
- Continual Improvement
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Workers and Technicians required to work at height
- Construction and Utility Supervisors
- Maintenance Personnel
- Safety Officers
- Contractors performing height-related work
- Personnel involved in basic height-rescue activities
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Recognise work-at-height hazards.
- Conduct basic height-risk assessments.
- Select appropriate fall-protection methods.
- Improve safe use of access equipment.
- Inspect fall-protection equipment.
- Develop basic height-rescue awareness.
- Improve emergency-response preparedness.
- Strengthen communication during height operations.
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 height-rescue 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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