Highfield Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF) 603-2413-2

Highfield Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF) 3 Highfield Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (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 2 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework that includes those qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. The qualification is also regulated by Qualifications Wales. Key facts Qualification Number: 603/2413/2 Learning Aim Reference: 60324132 Credit Value: 1 Assessment Method: Multiple Choice Question Examination Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 6 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 6 Qualification overview and objective The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners to progress into further/higher level training and is designed to provide learners with an awareness of the benefits of risk assessment in any environment. The qualification provides learners with an understanding of the responsibilities of employers; the main causes and costs of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill-health; the role of risk assessment in the prevention of accidents and ill-health; the requirements of a risk assessment; a process for undertaking a risk assessment; and a method to evaluate risk. Entry requirements To register for this qualification, learners are required to be 14 years of age or above. Guidance on delivery The total qualification time for this qualification is 6 hours and of this 6 hours is 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. This qualification will usually be delivered in a classroom environment, however, if it is delivered via e-learning or a blended learning approach then GLH would be adjusted accordingly.