Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment

1. Introduction to Risk Assessment: Understanding the fundamental concepts of risk assessment, its relevance, and its role in workplace safety.

2. Legal Framework and Regulations: Exploring the legal requirements and regulations related to risk assessment in various industries and jurisdictions.

3. Types of Workplace Risks: Identifying and categorizing different types of workplace risks, including physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.

4. Risk Assessment Process: A detailed exploration of the risk assessment process, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk evaluation.

5. Control Measures: Learning how to select and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate identified risks effectively.

6. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Understanding the significance of proper documentation throughout the risk assessment process, including risk assessment forms and reports.

7. Communication Skills: Developing effective communication skills to convey risk assessment findings and recommendations to colleagues, employees, and relevant authorities.

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals and individuals who have a role in workplace safety and risk management. The target audience includes:

• Safety Managers and Officers
• Human Resources Professionals
• Managers and Supervisors
• Small Business Owners
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Occupational Health Practitioners
• Any individual interested in enhancing their knowledge of risk assessment.

By the end of the Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment course, participants will:

1. Comprehensive Understanding: Possess a thorough understanding of risk assessment principles, methods, and best practices.

2. Legal Compliance: Be knowledgeable about the legal and regulatory requirements associated with risk assessment.

3. Effective Risk Identification: Be skilled in identifying and categorizing different types of risks within their organizations.

4. Risk Assessment Proficiency: Have the capability to assess and prioritize risks using appropriate methodologies.

5. Mitigation Strategies: Understand how to implement control measures and develop risk management plans to mitigate identified risks.

6. Documentation and Reporting Skills: Be proficient in maintaining accurate records and reporting incidents and risks as required.

7. Communication Skills: Develop effective communication skills to convey risk information to stakeholders.

8. Continuous Improvement Culture: Embrace a culture of continuous improvement in risk assessment and management.

Learners can take the course test after studying the course material and passing the module quizzes. The purpose of the course exam is to gauge how well the students have understood the topic. Multiple-choice questions drawn from our sizable question library make up course exams.

Pattern:

• Time allowed is 2 hours and exam will be open book.
• To pass the test, you must receive a minimum score of 65%.
• You can repeat the exam if you don't pass the first time.
• Exams can only be taken three (3) times in a 48-hour period by students.
• Students must wait 48 hours before taking the test again after their third try. Students should reread the course material to increase their understanding during this period.
• You cannot repeat the test to get a better score if you pass.
• There isn't a thorough programme exam available right now. Students must succeed on all of their course exams in order to finish the programme.