Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness (RQF) 603-6363-0

Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness (RQF) 3 Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness (RQF) Introduction This qualification specification is designed to outline all you need to know to offer this qualification at your centre. If you have any further questions, please contact your account manager. Qualification regulation and support The Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF includes those qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. This qualification is also regulated by Qualifications Wales. Key facts Qualification number: 603/6363/0 Learning aim reference: 60363630 Credit value: 2 Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence Guided learning hours (GLH): 21 Total qualification time (TQT): 24 Qualification overview and objective The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, providing learners with an awareness of the hazards and risks within their working environment. It is also suitable for learners who are preparing for employment where health and safety can be applied to their learning environment. It provides learners with an understanding of the main responsibilities of employees and employers with regards to health and safety, as well as an understanding of how the workplace can affect health and safety. Entry requirements To register for this qualification, learners are required to be 16 years of age or above. Learners are also required to be situated in an environment where health and safety practices will need to be applied. Guidance on delivery The total qualification time for this qualification is 24 hours, of which 21 are recommended as guided learning hours. TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.