FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (RQF)
The purpose of this Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills essential for managing health and safety within various workplace settings. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of key health and safety principles, legal responsibilities and best practices for risk management.
Description
The Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is aimed at people working or preparing to work in a supervisory or managerial position in respect of health and safety and is relevant to all employment sectors providing understanding of key health and safety topics. It is also suitable for people wanting to advance their health and safety knowledge. This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Understand the requirements for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- 1.1 Outline the main legal framework and laws relating to health and safety at work
- 1.2 Outline the welfare provisions that should be made by the employer
- 1.3 Describe the sources and nature of information that demonstrate compliance and best practice with health and safety requirements
- 1.4 Outline ways that health and safety information can be communicated
- 1.5 Define the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ and ‘occupational ill health’
- 1.6 Describe the main causes of injuries and ill health at work
Understand the benefits of using a safety management system
- 2.1 Outline the costs associated with accidents and ill health
- 2.2 Summarise the typical elements of a safety management system
- 2.3 Outline the benefits of using a safety management system
Understand the principles of risk assessment
- 3.1 Outline the benefits of assessing and controlling risks at work
- 3.2 Describe the different types of risk assessment that can be used
- 3.3 State where specific risk assessments may be required
- 3.4 State the steps to be taken to complete a simple risk assessment
Understand the risks and control methods for common workplace hazards
- 4.1 Explain how the risks from different hazards may be affected by occupational, environmental, human and organisational factors
- 4.2 Explain how injuries, ill health and other damage may result following exposure to common workplace hazards
- 4.3 Identify suitable risk control measures using the principles of the hierarchy of control
Understand how to manage the effects of accidents and incidents
- 5.1 Describe the actions that need to be taken following an accident or incident in the workplace
- 5.2 Describe how simple accident investigation techniques can reveal immediate and root causes
Prerequisites
The qualification is available to learners aged 16 or over. It is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need following the FAA Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration Policy. For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through written assessment. There is no grading of the assessment, learners pass or are referred
Other Information
The qualification does not have an expiry date but keeping up to date with changes to policies, procedures and new legislation through ongoing CPD is vital. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
Certification
FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (RQF)
The qualification does not have an expiry date but keeping up to date with changes to policies, procedures and new legislation through ongoing CPD is vital. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.