TQUK Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety

Description

The TQUK Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual. This qualification was originally supported by Proskills at the time of development.

Qualification Purpose

The TQUK Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety in the Workplace is designed to raise awareness of health and safety and is applicable to anyone: particularly in preparation for entering a work environment. It is essential that everyone is aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public who might be affected by their actions.The qualification covers the importance of health and safety in the workplace, hazards and risks, workplace conditions that can affect health and safety and the requirements for workplace procedures. The objectives of the qualification include meeting relevant programmes of learning, supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• TQUK Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
• TQUK Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
• Level 3/4 Occupational Health and Safety qualifications

Structure

Note : Learners must achieve one credit from the mandatory unit to be awarded the TQUK Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety in the WrokPlace (RQF)

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes. Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 10 hours.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of all real time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training. GLH for this qualification is 4 hours.

Assessment

It is essential that all learners are assessed in English unless the qualification specification specifically states that another language may be accepted. This ruling also applies to all learner evidence presented for external quality assurance purposes. The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance. Where indicated in the unit specifications, assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles. Materials for internal assessment must be submitted to TQUK for approval prior to use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass – there is no grading.