Highfield Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) 600-1953-0

Highfield Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) 6 • hold a recognised teaching qualification, or have experience, which could include any of the following: − Highfield Level 3 Award in Delivering Training (RQF) − Highfield Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training (IADT) − Level 3 Award in Education and Training, or equivalent − Certificate in Education or above; − Level 3 NVQ in training and/or development or above; or − Proof of at least 30 hours of training in any subject • maintain appropriate continued professional development for the subject area *All tutors will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants should be prepared to provide statements of competence, a verifiable teaching history of higher level health and safety qualifications as well as references if deemed to be required. Assessor requirements The assessor will be required to internally assess the risk assessment and safe system of work activities. This role is usually carried out by the same person in the role of nominated tutor. Highfield requires that assessors of this qualification hold a qualification in the relevant subject area as specified in the ‘nominated tutors’ section above. It is not a requirement that assessors of this qualification hold a formal assessing qualification, however it is recognised as good practice. Assessors should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge in a work context and provide evidence of engagement with the subject field and continuing professional development. Internal quality assurance (IQA) requirements It is recommended that centres have internal quality assurance processes in place to ensure the internally set and assessed pieces of work meet the correct standard. There is no formal requirement for IQAs to be part of the assessment process for this qualification however it is recognised as good practice and is encouraged by Highfield. Highfield require that IQA officers of this qualification hold a qualification in the relevant subject area as specified in the nominated tutors section above. It is not a requirement that IQA officers of this qualification hold a formal IQA qualification, however it is recognised as good practice. It is not a requirement for IQA officers to be involved in the assessment of this qualification however it is recognised as good practice and is encouraged by Highfield. Reasonable adjustments and special considerations Highfield Qualifications has measures in place for learners who require additional support. Please refer to Highfield Qualifications ’ Reasonable Adjustments Policy for further information/guidance.