Highfield Level 2 International Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to gain an international level 2 qualification in health and safety.

The aim of the qualification is to provide candidates with knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace. Achievement of this qualification will enable learners to work safely and to recognise and deal with hazards in the workplace, and ensure awareness of cost effective, practical control methods.

This qualification is applicable for any private or public sector working environment and provides employees with an awareness of their own safety, as well as the safety of customers, contractors and members of the public.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO ACHIEVE THIS QUALIFICATION?

This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day classroom-based course with a minimum contact time of 6 hours, at any Highfield approved international centre. There are no specific age restrictions for this qualification.

HOW IS THE QUALIFICATION ASSESSED?

Learners will sit a 45 minutes multiple-choice examination containing 20 questions and must achieve at least 12 (60%) correct answers to be awarded a Pass. Learners achieving 16 (80%) or more correct answers will be awarded a Distinction.