IOSM Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Programme Overview
This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification
in health and safety.
Achievement of this regulated qualification will enable learners to work safely and to recognise
and deal with hazards in the workplace. The aim of the qualification is to provide candidates with
knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace. This includes the
hazards and risks along with the relevant legislation, and ensures awareness of cost-effective,
practical control methods.
This qualification is applicable for any private or public sector working environment and provides
employees with an awareness of their own safety, as well as the safety of customers, contractors
and members of the public.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development
via the completion of any of the following signposted qualifications/training:
*IOSM Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment
*IOSM Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
*IOSM Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
*IOSM Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment
Entry Requirement
To register on to this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirements:
*14 years of age or above
