Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF)

Course Code: ZGT145 Categories Accreditations, Course Categories, Courses, Health and Safety, Qualsafe

During your course we will provide;

A course manual, handouts and pen
Refreshments throughout the day
Any equipment required to complete the course
A microwave, fridge and toaster will be provided for delegate use if the course is held at a Zero Gravity Safety Location

Course Overview

The QA Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for conducting risk assessments in low risk environments, such as supervisors and site managers. The qualification is also suitable for those who significantly contribute towards the risk assessment process, such as team leaders and technicians. Over a 2 day period, candidates will learn about the principles involved in risk assessment, the relationship between hazards and risks and how to apply the hierarchy of controls when completing risk assessments.

Who is the course for?

Supervisors and Site Managers

Contents Covered

Main causes of work-related accidents and ill health
Costs of work-related accidents and ill health to employers, employees
and society
Health and safety responsibilities of employers and employees
Provisions for risk assessment contained in key legislation
Enforcement of health and safety laws, including penalties for
non-compliance
Principles involved in risk assessment:
• Defining risk assessment
• Competencies required of a risk assessor
• Sources of information and advice for carrying out workplace
risk assessments
• Stages of risk assessment
• Requirements for recording, monitoring, reviewing and revising
workplace risk assessments
How accident and ill health records can be used to target hazards and
control the level of risk
Factors that can affect the level of risks in the workplace:
• Occupational
• Environmental
• Human
Identifying hazards in different work environments
Identifying those at risk
Control measures for different workplace hazards
Suitability of control measures to:
• Prevent exposure to hazards altogether
• Reduce health and safety consequences
• Effectively control an emergency situation relating to health and
safety hazards
Applying knowledge when completing a risk assessment for an
identified workplace:
• Collecting relevant information
• Analysing the level of risk and who may be exposed
• Making suitable recommendations
• Recording and communicating findings effectively

Requirements

N/A

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies