A fundamental foundation of workplace health and safety principles is provided by the Fundamentals of level 2 Workplace Health and Safety course. It addresses issues including personal protective equipment, fostering a health and safety culture, risk assessment, typical workplace dangers, incident reporting, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment. Participants will leave the course with the necessary knowledge and abilities to establish a safe and healthy workplace.

This qualification is evaluated using assessments and Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ). To receive this qualification, the learner must pass both tests with a certain percentage.

The qualification has recommended course duration of 3 days.

Note: However the course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced.

The course modules for the Award in Level 2 Workplace Health and Safety may include:

• Workplace Health & Safety Overview
• Health and Safety Laws
• Identification of hazards and evaluation of risks
• Systems for managing safety
• Occupational Ergonomics
• Fire Prevention
• Workplace Security
• Equipment for personal protection (PPE)
• Communication regarding health and safety