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Qualification details

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Qualification summary

To provide candidates with an understanding of health and safety that will help them contribute to any health and safety management system, this includes an understanding of the legal requirements placed on employers and their employees, hazards and risks in the workplace and the controls that are put in place to reduce harm.

Qualification details

100/5914/3
CIEH - Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/02/2006
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
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English - Welsh
This is the first in a series of 3 accredited qualifications aimed at different levels of employees in the workplace.
No specific job occupation
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
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Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
This qualification is assessed by a 1 hour, 30 multiple choice question paper covering all sections of the syllabus. Candidates need a minimum 20 correct answers to achieve a pass certificate.

Papers are scan marked to a standardised mark scheme. Regular statistical analysis of question performance is completed and paper reviews conducted.
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Single unit qualification.
  • A/103/6246 - Health and Safety in the Workplace