Qualification details

HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)

Qualification summary

The qualification and supporting materials can be used across any business sector. There is an emphasis on ensuring that candidates are able to recognise hazards and be able to take preventative action themselves or pass to a supervisor. The syllabus and need, fits clearly with the targets of the HSE and enforcing authorities.

Qualification details

500/5452/1
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/11/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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.
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Guernsey - Ireland - Isle of Man - Jersey - Scotland
English
The Level 3 Award in Supervising Health and Safety in the Workplace is suitable for any business sector. Progression in Health and Safety can take any number of career routes. These include Level 4 Award in Managing Health and Safety in the Workplace, which includes learning outcomes for candidates with supervisory and management responsibilities.
No specific job occupation
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
3
3
25
Pass/Merit
Multiple Choice Examination
There are no other requirements
There are no exemptions
The unit is independently assessed by HABC
This is a single unit qualification with a credit value of 3 at level 3.
  • D/502/0954 - Supervising Health and Safety in the Workplace
    To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 1 month before the qualification is claimed.