Highfield Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment
A brief about this 'Risk Assessment' qualification
This qualification is help familiarize with principles of Risk Assessment.
It covers as to why risk assessments are so important in order for the prevention of accidents and ill health.
The process for risk assessment: hazard identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation against the criteria and determine controls to manage the risks.
Delivery and Assessment
For effective delivery and assessment of this qualification, it is recommended that a ratio of 1 qualified tutor to a maximum of 20 learners in any one instance is not exceeded.
Duration for 'Risk Assessment' qualification
Recommended guided learner hours: 6 hours.
The delivery of this program can be adjusted according to needs of the learners.
Guidance on Assessment
End of course multiple-choice questions (MCQs) examination.
15 questions.
Pass marks: 9 correct answers i.e 60%.
12 (80%) correct answers or above will result in a Merit.
FAQs
The learners should have the necessary standards of the language in which the course is being delivered.
Subject area qualifications include:
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety or Risk Assessment, or equivalent;
• NEBOSH IGC;
• IOSH Managing Safety; and
• Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by Highfield.
Suitable teaching qualifications include:
• Highfield Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training (IADT);
• Highfield Level 3 or 4 Award in Education and Training or equivalent;
• Proof of at least 30 hours of training in any subject; and
• Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by Highfield.
Each learner’s identification is checked before they can sit the examination/assessment. Following are acceptable as proof of a learner’ Identity:
• National identity card e.g. Emirates ID card
• Valid passport
• Driving licence
• Another photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card (must be the current employer), student ID card, travel card etc.
Progression and further learning routes include:
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF),
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF), and
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF).