Level 2 Award in Construction Safety Standards

This qualification is divided into 10 comprehensive units that promote safety awareness and competence in the construction environment:

1. Introduction to Construction Health and Safety
   Understanding the importance of health and safety within the construction industry and the consequences of unsafe practices.

2. Health and Safety Legislation in Construction
   Learning about key laws, regulations, and standards that govern construction site safety and worker protection.

3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
   Identifying common construction hazards and applying risk assessment techniques to minimize accidents.

4. Safe Use of Tools, Equipment, and Machinery
   Understanding correct handling, maintenance, and storage procedures for tools and machinery used on-site.

5. Working at Heights
   Learning safe practices for ladder use, scaffolding, and working platforms to prevent falls and injuries.

6. Manual Handling and Material Safety
   Applying safe lifting techniques and understanding risks related to handling heavy materials and equipment.

7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction
   Selecting and using appropriate PPE for different construction activities to reduce exposure to hazards.

8. Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures on Site
   Recognizing fire risks, evacuation protocols, and emergency response measures specific to construction environments.

9. Environmental Protection and Waste Management
   Learning about sustainable construction practices, waste control, and minimizing environmental impact.

10. Accident Reporting and Site Safety Communication
    Understanding procedures for reporting incidents, maintaining records, and ensuring clear communication among workers and supervisors.

• Builds a solid understanding of construction-specific safety practices

• Promotes awareness of hazards, preventive measures, and emergency readiness

• Helps meet legal and regulatory compliance in construction workplaces

• Enhances employability and professional credibility in the construction sector

• Supports progression to higher-level health and safety qualifications

• Construction site workers and laborers

• Site supervisors and foremen

• Entry-level safety officers and technicians

• Contractors and subcontractors working in construction environments

• Individuals seeking to start a career in construction safety or compliance

• Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation

• Evaluation Method: Multiple-choice questions, scenario-based tasks, and project work

• Mode of Assessment: Conducted online or on-site under supervision

• Passing Criteria: Minimum 60% in both written and practical components

• Certification: Level 2 Award in Construction Safety Standards awarded upon successful completion of all units

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.