Level 1 Award in Hazard Awareness
This qualification is principally aimed at young people to raise their ability to identify and understand ‘Hazards’ in preparation for work experience and beginning employment. It is also relevant for workers in all general work settings.
This award provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Health & Safety in the Workplace and is mapped to relevant elements of the National Occupational Standards for Health & Safety Knowledge Unit “HSK1” (Basic Hazard Awareness) as published (April 2007) by the Standards Setting Body “ENTO”.
It has also been designed to contribute to the foundation learning tier (FLT) development work initiated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Learning Skills Council (LSC).
Holders of this qualification will have a general understanding of Health and Safety, accident reporting and record keeping, the working environment and personal protective equipment.
This short programme is usually delivered over one day and assessment is by a 45 minute examination consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.
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