Qualification details for BSC Awards Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety at Work - National Database of Accredited Qualifications

BSC Awards Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety at Work

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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

Qualification reference number

100/5013/9

Awarding body

BSC - British Safety Council

Qualification level

Qualification type

VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification

Qualification dates

Accreditation start date:

01/04/2005

Operational start date in centres:

Accreditation end date:

31/12/2010

Certification end date:

31/12/2011

Qualification offered in and the approved age ranges

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.

DCSF/DIUS

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.

DCELLS

For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.

DELNI/DENI

For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.

Languages Offered In

English

Progression

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)