Highfield – Level 2 Intl. Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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About Course

The Level 2 International Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health is a qualification suitable for anyone working in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport and office environments, who may come into contact with hazardous substances.
This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and understanding to recognise the risks and control measures when dealing with substances hazardous to health. Topics covered include how risk assessments support the safe use of hazardous substances and the effects of exposure to hazardous substances.

What next?

Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
Highfield Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment

Assessment Methods

The qualification is assessed by multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination. This method of assessment is an end of course multiple choice exam, containing 15 questions, and must follow the Highfield Security and Invigilation Guidelines.

Successful learners must achieve a minimum pass mark of 9 correct answers (60%). Learners who achieve a pass mark of 12 (80%) correct answers or above will achieve a Merit.

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What Will You Learn?

  • 1. Understand the roles of employees and employers in COSHH
  • 2. Understand the effects of exposure to hazardous substances
  • 3. Understand how risk assessments help in the safe use of hazardous substances

Course Content

1. Understand the roles of employees and employers in COSHH

  • 1.1 Outline employer and employee roles in relation to hazardous substances at work
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  • 1.2 Identify consequences of non-compliance with duties
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  • 1.3 State ways in which an employer can communicate information relating to hazardous substances
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2. Understand the effects of exposure to hazardous substances

3. Understand how risk assessments help in the safe use of hazardous substances

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