Health and Safety in the Workplace
The LICQual Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is designed to provide the learner with a solid foundation in workplace safety. This course equips the learner with the essential knowledge and understanding to identify, assess, and address potential hazards in any work environment.
The learner gains insight into best practices, legal responsibilities, and practical applications of health and safety principles. The course focuses on enabling the learner to apply safety knowledge directly to their workplace, enhancing overall safety awareness and compliance.
Through the LICQual Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, the learner explores key topics such as hazard identification, risk assessments, control measures, fire safety procedures, health and safety policies, and the effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Upon completing the course, the learner is equipped with the skills and recognized certification necessary to contribute to a safer work environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a culture of workplace safety across various sectors.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Total Units
6
Total Credits
6
GLH
12
Qualification #
LICQ2200026
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200026-1 |
Introduction to Health and Safety in the Workplace |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200026-2 |
Identifying Workplace Hazards |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200026-3 |
Risk Assessment and Control Measures |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200026-4 |
Workplace Health and Safety Legislation |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200026-5 |
Emergency Procedures and First Aid |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200026-6 |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Work Practices |
1 |
2 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Understand the fundamental principles of health and safety in the workplace.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of employees and employers in maintaining a safe working environment.
- Recognize the importance of creating a culture of safety within an organization.
- Explain the basic concepts of accident prevention and safe working practices.
2. Identifying Workplace Hazards
- Identify various types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic).
- Recognize the potential risks posed by different hazards in the workplace.
- Understand how workplace hazards can impact employee health and safety.
- Apply basic strategies to mitigate and control hazards in different work environments.
3. Risk Assessment and Control Measures
- Understand the process of conducting a risk assessment in the workplace.
- Identify potential risks and hazards through systematic evaluation.
- Apply appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks.
- Recognize the importance of monitoring and reviewing risk assessments to ensure ongoing workplace safety.
4. Workplace Health and Safety Legislation
- Understand key health and safety laws and regulations applicable to the workplace.
- Recognize the importance of compliance with local, national, and international safety standards.
- Explain the legal rights and duties of both employers and employees in ensuring a safe working environment.
- Identify the consequences of non-compliance with health and safety legislation.
5. Emergency Procedures and First Aid
- Understand emergency procedures and how to respond effectively in different emergency situations (e.g., fire, medical emergencies).
- Recognize the importance of having an emergency response plan in place within the workplace.
- Understand basic first aid principles and the role of first aid in workplace safety.
- Apply appropriate emergency procedures in response to accidents or injuries in the workplace.
6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Work Practices
- Understand the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in ensuring workplace safety.
- Identify different types of PPE and their appropriate use in various workplace settings.
- Understand how to properly maintain and store PPE to ensure its effectiveness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices that minimize the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.