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Qualification details

BSC Awards Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety at Work

Qualification summary

The Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety at Work is aimed at all employees. It provides employees with a basic knowledge of health and safety in the workplace, including the duties of employers and employees under UK health and safety legislation. Candidates will learn how their actions contribute to health and safety in the workplace and gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities to others.

Qualification details

100/5013/9
BSC - British Safety Council
1
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
The qualification has been designed to provide progression to vocationally-related qualifications at Level 2 in the National Qualifications Framework.

e.g. BSC Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supervising Staff Safely (100/5727/4)
No specific job occupation
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
10
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
40-question multiple-choice examination lasting one hour (pass mark 26 out of 40).
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Single unit qualification
  • J/103/0417 - An introduction to health and safety for people at work