TQUK
Level 2
QN: 603/5366/1
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety for Union Representatives (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 103 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
TQUK
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
103 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Health and safety for members
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to involve and inform members on health and safety matters.2.
- Understand the impact of mental ill health on members and colleagues.3.
- Understand gender related health and safety issues experienced at work.4.
- Understand the specific health and safety issues experienced at work by disabled members.
2
Health and safety in the workplace for union safety representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the approach to health and safety in the workplace of a specific union.2.
- Understand how to prepare for a workplace health and safety inspection.
3
Health, safety and the law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legal documents and guidance relevant to health and safety in the workplace.2.
- Be able to use the Safety Rep and Safety Committee’s regulations.3.
- Understand the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.4.
- Understand common law duties, civil law and court systems in the UK and Republic of Ireland.5.
- Understand the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
4
Risk assessments and safety policies and procedures in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand risk assessments.2.
- Understand how to conduct a risk assessment.3.
- Be able to conduct a risk assessment on a workplace scenario.4.
- Be able to assess the effectiveness of a health and safety policy.5.
- Understand accident procedures.6.
- Understand Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR).7.
- Understand the risks involved with using hazardous substances at work.
5
Roles and responsibilities of a union safety representative
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a trained Union Health and Safety Rep.2.
- Understand how health and safety committees function in the workplace.3.
- Understand how to deliver an effective health and safety induction.4.
- Know how to identify the main hazards and health and safety problems faced by members.5.
- Understand how to take positive action on health and safety problems on behalf of members.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5366/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- TQUK
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2020