Award In Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health (Level 2)

This qualification is aimed at individuals who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.

Course duration

• To complete this qualification learners will undertake five hours of guided learning.

Topics covered

On this course learners will study the following:

• The law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace

• How risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace

• The precautions and procedures necessary to ensure that risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled.

Assessment method

• This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.
• Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications such as:
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF)
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)