Health and Safety Awareness at Entry Level 3 requires the candidate to understand the basic health and safety procedures in a work place. They need to understand how to deal with an accident or emergency. They need to demonstrate that they can observe and follow safe working practices.
A work activity will typically be ‘straightforward or routine’ because:
The task or context will be familiar and involve few variable aspects. The techniques used will be familiar or commonly undertaken.
Example of context – Make a simple report on health and safety at your work placement.
General Information
QCF general description for Level 1 qualifications
Requirements
Assessment Method
Assessors can score each of the criteria N, L, S or H. N indicates no evidence and it is the default setting. L indicates some capability but some help still required to meet the standard. S indicates that the candidate can match the criterion to its required specification in keeping with the overall level descriptor. H indicates performance that goes beyond the expected in at least some aspects. Candidates are required to achieve at least S on all the criteria to achieve the full unit award. Once the candidate has satisfied all the criteria by demonstrating practical competence in realistic contexts they achieve the unit certificate.
Expansion of the assessment criteria
1.1 I can state who I should tell in the event of an accident
Candidates should be able to know who they should notify of accidents
Evidence: Documentation in portfolios, assessor observations.
Additional information and guidance
Most companies will have a health and safety officer which should be publicised or introduced as part of training. Candidates should show they they have this information available if asked.
1.2 I can give an example of an emergency
Candidates should be able to list various emergencies
Evidence: Documentation in portfolios, assessor observations.
Additional information and guidance
Candidates should be able to cite general emergencies, such as fire or flood etc. Other jobs may have specific emergencies, such as shortage of a particular item in manufacture etc,
1.3 I can state one thing I should do if an emergency happens
The candidate will have some evidence of their actions in case of an emergency
Evidence: From portfolios, assessor observations.
Additional information and guidance
If there is a fire in the building or part of the building they are working in, what action do they have to take?
1.4 I can identify simple safety signs
The candidate will have some evidence of their understanding od the basic safety signs [1].
Evidence: From portfolios, assessor observations.
Additional information and guidance
Assessors or work based assessors should be able to test candidates on the main safety signs they are likely to encounter or that are specific to where they are working.
2. The candidate will be able to observe safe working practices
2.1 I can follow specific instructions concerning health and safety practice in relation to a given task
The candidate will be able to evidence to an assessor that they are safe in their workplace
Evidence: From portfolios, local testing, assessor observations
Additional information and guidance
Candidates need to be observed working in a safe manner, regardless of where they are.
Moderation/verification
The assessor should keep a record of assessment judgements made for each candidate guided by the above guidance. Criteria should be interpreted in the context of the general descriptors of RQF Level 1 qualifications. They should make notes of any significant issues for any candidate and be in a position to advise candidates on suitable routes for progression. They must be prepared to enter into dialogue with their Account Manager and provide their assessment records to the Account Manager through the on-line mark book. They should be prepared to provide evidence as a basis for their judgements through reference to candidate e-portfolios. Before authorising certification, the Account Manager must be satisfied that the assessors judgements are sound. In the event of missing evidence, the assessor will be requested to gather appropriate information before the award can be made.
Links
[1] https://www.seton.co.uk/safety-signs