Course Category: QNUK Health and Safety

QNUK Level 2 Award in The Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders (RQF)

About this course

Name:  Level 2 Award in The Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 3 hours

Assessment: MCQ Paper / Practical Observation

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at employees who work with ladders and/or stepladders at work.

While many attendees will use this to compliment our other construction related qualifications, those working in other sectors such as retail, the arts and leisure will also find a benefit.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 16 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • Legal requirements related to the safe use of ladders and stepladders
  • Understand Safe use of ladders and step ladders
  • Safely use ladders
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QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment (RQF)

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About this course

Name:  Level 2 Award in Principles of Workplace Risk Assessment (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 1 day

Assessment: MCQ Paper

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for anyone looking to improve their knowledge related to health and safety risk assessments, or looking to support competent risk assessors. The qualification is ideally aimed at employees looking to take on more health and safety responsibilities.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 14 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • How risk assessment can contribute to a safer work environment
  • Principles of a workplace risk assessment

QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)

About this course

Name:  Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 4 hours

Assessment: MCQ Paper

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for those working in environments where the use of hazardous substances is an identified risk. The qualification introduces the principles of working with substances classified under COSHH.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 14 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • The law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
  • How risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
  • Precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled

QNUK Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

About this course

Name:  Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 1 day

Assessment: MCQ Paper

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at all employees, or those looking to enter/re-enter the workforce. Health and safety training is a requirement in workplaces and this qualification enables learners to identify and understand the most common workplace hazards.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 16 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • Roles and responsibilities for Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace
  • How risk assessments contribute to Health and Safety
  • Identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
  • Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
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QNUK Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness (RQF)

About this course

Name: Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 3 hours

Assessment: MCQ Paper

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at employees who work in environments where they may disturb asbestos.

Attendees typically include maintenance workers and trades such as plumbers, electricians and decorators.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 16 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • The properties of asbestos
  • The typical uses of asbestos in a construction environment
  • The health risks associated with exposure to asbestos
  • Asbestos surveys
  • Asbestos management plans
  • Work that requires a license
  • Actions to be taken on discovering asbestos containing materials
  • The types of activities that may increase the risk of asbestos fibres being released
  • Emergency procedures related to an uncontrolled release of asbestos containing materials
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QNUK Level 2 Award in Abrasive Wheel Safety (Portable and Handheld) (RQF)

About this course

Name: Level 2 Award in Abrasive Wheel Safety (Portable and Handheld) (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 3 hours

Assessment: MCQ Paper / Observation / Worksheet

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at employees, or those looking to enter/re-enter the workforce who are using, or likely to use abrasive wheels. Suitable and sufficient health and safety training is a requirement in workplaces and this qualification enables learners to correctly identify, mount and use an abrasive wheel on a handheld or portable tool.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 18 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • Employer’s and employee’s responsibilities
  • Key requirements of work equipment regulations
  • Common hazards in relation to the safe use of portable and handheld abrasive wheels
  • Common injuries sustained due to the incorrect setting and use of abrasive wheels
  • Safety measures used to reduce the risks when using portable and handheld abrasive wheel equipment
  • Knowing different types of wheel and their markings
  • Pre-use checks
  • Mounting and using an abrasive wheel
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QNUK Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

About this course

Name:  Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

Awarding Body: QNUK

Course duration: 4 hours

Assessment: MCQ Paper

Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is the ideal introduction to understanding the principles of health and safety in the workplace. This qualification is typically undertaken by those with no previous qualifications or experience of health and safety. The qualification is perfect for young adults as a part of an alternative curriculum, or by those entering or re-entering the workforce.

Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 14 years.

Content:

This course covers:

  • The importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
  • The scope of hazards and risks in the workplace
  • The range of workplace conditions that can affect Health and Safety
  • The requirements for workplace procedures
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