Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment

This qualification is divided into 10 essential units, each designed to strengthen understanding and practical application of risk assessment principles.

1. Introduction to Risk Assessment
   Understanding the purpose, importance, and benefits of conducting workplace risk assessments.

2. Legal Framework and Responsibilities
   Learning about laws, regulations, and organizational duties related to risk assessment and control.

3. Hazard Identification Techniques
   Recognizing physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards in the workplace.

4. Evaluating Risk Severity and Likelihood
   Assessing the probability and potential impact of identified risks using standard evaluation methods.

5. Implementing Control Measures
   Applying the hierarchy of control to reduce or eliminate identified hazards.

6. Recording and Communicating Findings
   Learning how to document assessment results clearly and share them with relevant personnel.

7. Monitoring and Reviewing Risk Assessments
   Understanding the importance of regular review to maintain effectiveness and compliance.

8. Human Factors in Risk Assessment
   Considering behavior, perception, and communication as part of the risk evaluation process.

9. Developing a Positive Safety Culture
   Encouraging employee involvement and proactive attitudes toward workplace safety.

10. Practical Risk Assessment Exercise
    Conducting a step-by-step risk assessment in a simulated or real workplace setting.

• Builds practical skills for identifying and controlling workplace risks

• Enhances compliance with health and safety regulations

• Promotes a proactive safety culture within organizations

• Prepares learners to contribute effectively to safety audits and inspections

• Supervisors and team leaders

• Safety officers and coordinators

• Employees involved in risk management activities

• Individuals seeking to strengthen their understanding of workplace safety practices

• Written Examination: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions

• Practical Assessment: Conducting and documenting a workplace risk assessment

• Passing Criteria: Minimum of 60% overall score

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.