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ASCENTIS CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY Level 2Subject Code: FHS2

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Level 2 Certificate in

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Specification

QCA Accreditation Number: 100/3028/1

QCA Accreditation Start Date: 01/06/2003QCA Accreditation End Date: 31/08/2013QCA Certification End Date: 31/08/2015


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ASCENTIS’ MISSION STATEMENT

‘Building Partnerships to Advance and Accredit Lifelong Learning for All.’

About Ascentis

Ascentis was originally established in 1975 as OCNW, a co-operative scheme between Universities andColleges of Further Education. OCNW was the first „Open College‟ in the UK and served the needs of itsmembers for over 34 years. Throughout this period, OCNW grew yet maintained its independence in orderthat it could continue to respond to the requirements of its customers and provide a consistently highstandard of service to all centres across the country and in recent years to its increasing cohorts of overseaslearners.

In 2009 OCNW became Ascentis - a company limited by guarantee and a registered educational charity.

Ascentis is distinctive and unusual in that it is both:

a National Awarding Body (NAB) approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

and

an Access Validating Agency (AVA) for „Access to HE Programmes‟ licensed by the Qual ity Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

Ascentis is therefore able to offer a comprehensive ladder of opportunities to centres and their students,starting at Entry Level basic skills or vocational programmes and progressing to QAA recognised Access toHE qualifications. The flexible and adult-friendly ethos of Ascentis has resulted in centres throughout the UKchoosing to run its qualifications.

Ascentis Contact Details

AscentisOffice 4Lancaster Business ParkMannin WayCaton RoadLancasterLA1 3SW

Tel: 01524 845046

www.ascentis.co.uk

http://www.ascentis.co.uk/http://www.ascentis.co.uk/http://www.ascentis.co.uk/


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGESPECIFICATION SUMMARY

Introduction ______________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 4

Structure of the Award _____________________________________ 1 ________________________ 4

Assessment and Moderation Arrangements ____________________ 1 ________________________ 4

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Aims ___________________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 5

Objectives _______________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 5

Target __________________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 5

Award of Qualification ______________________________________ 1 ________________________ 5

QCA Qualification Accreditation Number _______________________ 1 ________________________ 5

QCA Qualification Accreditation Units & Numbers ________________ 1 ________________________ 5

Recommended Guided Learning Hours ________________________ 1 ________________________ 5

Restriction on Learner Entries _______________________________ 1 ________________________ 6Recommended Prior Learning _______________________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Opportunities for Progression ________________________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Centre Approval & Registration ______________________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Social, Moral, Ethical, Environmental & Cultural Issues ____________ 1 ________________________ 6

Mapping to National Standards ______________________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Key Skills Opportunities ____________________________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Status in Wales & Northern Ireland ___________________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Learners with Particular Assessment Needs ____________________ 1 ________________________ 6

Appeals Procedure ________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 7

ASSESSMENT AND MODERATION ARRANGEMENTSOverview ________________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 8

Internal Assessment _______________________________________ 1 ________________________ 8

External Assessment ______________________________________ 1 ________________________ 8

Internal Moderation ________________________________________ 1 ________________________ 9

External Moderation _______________________________________ 1 ________________________ 9

Knowledge & Understanding & Skills Required of Assessors _______ 1 ________________________ 9

Ascentis Coordinator ______________________________________ 1 ________________________ 9

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Unit 1 Identifying Hazards in the Workplace __________________ 2 ________________________ 10Unit 2 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 _______________ 2 ________________________ 11

Unit 3 Fire and other Legislation relevant to the Workplace ______ 2 ________________________ 12

Unit 4 European Legislation Applicable to Health and Safety in the Workplace _________________ 13

Appendix 1 Summary Record of Achievement _________________ 3 ________________________ 14

Appendix 2 Tracking Sheets _______________________________ 3 ________________________ 15

Appendix 3 Mapping to ENTO Standards ____________________ 3 ________________________ 19

Appendix 4 Summary of Key Skills Opportunities ______________ 3 ________________________ 21

Appendix 5 Exemplar Multiple-choice test ____________________ 3 ________________________ 24

Appendix 6 Marking Scheme for exemplar test ________________ 3 ________________________ 30

Appendix 7 Foundation tests-Candidate Instructions ____________ 3 ________________________ 36

Appendix 8 Foundation tests-Invigilator Instructions ____________ 3 ________________________ 37


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SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

Introduction

The Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a vocationally relatedqualification (VRQ) that is designed to give the learner an understanding of the basic principles of health and

safety awareness and regulations, related to the learner‟s place of work.

The intention of the qualification is to:

Widen understanding and practice of appropriate personal health and safety standards in a range ofoccupational contexts;

Provide a basis for potential career progression towards health and safety as a career, as aresponsibility within a job role or as a union representative;

Directly assist in a reduction of accidents in the workplace.

Structure of the Award

UnitNumber Unit Title

Mandatory or optionalUnits

1 Identifying Hazards in the Workplace Mandatory

2 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Mandatory

3 Fire and other Legislation relevant to the Workplace Mandatory

4European Legislation Applicable to Health and Safety in theWorkplace

Mandatory

For the full qualification the learner must complete a portfolio of evidence for all four units and the multiple-choice external assessment. Unit certification is available.

Assessment and Moderation Arrangements

There are two types of assessment within this qualification:

Internal Assessment: Learners must complete a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates that the assessmentcriteria as described within the „What you need to do‟ section of the units have been achieved. This must becompleted for each unit of the qualification.

External Assessment: This is a multiple-choice test that must be completed under supervised conditions. It

is a synoptic assessment testing knowledge and understanding across all four units of the qualification. Themultiple-choice tests are provided by Ascentis on request and must be stored in centres under secureconditions. They are marked by Ascentis.

Internal and external moderation are a requirement for the internal assessment.


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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Aims

To provide learners with practical support skills so that they become actively and positively involved in

the safety culture of their workplace. To reduce accidents in the workplace.

To provide a basis and opportunities for vocational progression for adult returners.

Objectives

To promote awareness of the nature and need for the application of health and safety legislation and

practices in the workplace.

To improve knowledge and understanding of safety issues in the workplace.

To provide opportunities for learners to develop transferable skills.

To increase employability prospects for those learners who are studying vocational subjects within afurther education institution.

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at young people aged 16 and over and adults who are either employed or who arestudying vocational subjects within a further education institute.

Award of the Qualification

This qualification is offered at Level 2. To achieve the full award a learner must complete all four units. Thecertificate will state:

Ascentis Certificate in Health and Safety

(Level 2)

A learner may also achieve unit certification for individual units. In this case the certificate will state the title/sof the unit/s achieved.

QCA Qualification Accreditation Number

100/3028/1

QCA Qualification Accredited Units and Numbers

Unit Title QCA Unit Number

Unit 01 Identifying Hazards in the Workplace Y/101/9079

Unit 02 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 L/101/9080

Unit 03 Fire and other Legislation relevant to the Workplace R/101/9081

Unit 04European Legislation applicable to Health and Safety in theWorkplace

Y/101/9082


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Recommended Guided Learning Hours

The recommended guided learning hours for this qualification is 90.

Restriction on Learner Entries

There are no restrictions on learner entries.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior knowledge, attainment or experience is required. Tutors are advised that the learner‟s literacy skillsshould be sufficient in order to be able to cope with the demands of the course and the assessmentrequirements.

Opportunities for Progression

This certificate supports progression by:

1 Preparing learners for employment in a wide range of occupational areas.

2 Preparing learners for NVQ or other nationally recognised qualifications at Level 2 or above in a wide

rage of occupational areas.

Centre Approval and Registration

Centres must be approved to run this qualification. Details of the centre approval process are availablefrom the Ascentis office.

All learners must be registered within fifteen days of the course commencing, using the StudentInformation Record Sheet (SIRS).

Social, Moral, Ethical, Environmental and Cultural Issues

A range of moral, ethical, social and cultural issues may be relevant to the health and safety requirementsoperating in a range of workplace contexts. The context in which the health and safety requirements occurshould therefore be specified in the evidence, so that the above issues, related common hazards andappropriate practices can be identified from the context description. For example learning outcome 1 of unit1 specifies that the learner should identify the different hazards in the workplace and this may possibly relateappropriately to issues such as ethnic dress and hairstyle preferences in the presence of machinery.

Mapping to National Standards

This qualification is mapped to the following ENTO National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety:Standalone Unit HSS1: Make Sure Your Actions Reduce Risks to Health & Safety.

AndStandalone Knowledge Unit HSK1 Basic Hazard Awareness

Appendix 3 shows how units are mapped to specific parts of the standards.

Key Skills Opportunities

Learners following a course based on this specification can be offered opportunities to develop and generateevidence of achievement in aspects of all the Key Skills. Appendix 4 shows a summary of Key Skillsopportunities within the qualification.

Status in Wales and Northern Ireland

This qualification is available in English only.


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Learners with Particular Assessment Needs

Ascentis has procedures in accordance with the Statutory Regulations of External Qualifications 2004 (QCA)to ensure this qualification is accessible and does not disadvantage a learner with a particular need. Fulldetails of this procedure are available within the Foundation Information File or through contacting the

Ascentis office. Learners need to be made aware of this procedure.

Appeals Procedure

Ascentis has an appeals procedure in accordance with the Statutory Regulations of External Qualifications2004 (QCA). Full details of this procedure, including how to make an application, are available within theFoundation Information File or through contacting the Ascentis office. Learners need to be made aware ofthis procedure.


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Overview

To achieve a unit all the assessment criteria must be achieved as detailed within the „What you need to do‟section of each unit. For the full qualification the learner must complete a portfolio of evidence for all fourunits to demonstrate that all the assessment criteria have been achieved together with successfully

completing a multiple-choice test. Unit certification is available.

The multiple-choice test must be completed under supervised conditions. It is a synoptic assessment testingknowledge and understanding across all four units of the qualification. The multiple-choice tests must bestored in centres under secure conditions. The tests are supplied to centres on request.

Internal and external moderation are a requirement for the internal assessment. On completion of thelearners‟ evidence the assessor is required to complete a Summary Record of Achievement for each learner(see Appendix 1).

The centre must retain the portfolio of evidence for 4 weeks after the date of the moderation in case ofappeal.

All assessment must be conducted in accordance with the Statutory Regulation of External Qualifications2004 (QCA)

Internal Assessment

Internal assessment will be through the building up of a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that all theassessment criteria within the units have been met. It can be helpful to include a front tracking sheet for theportfolio of evidence, particularly if the portfolio is lengthy. Appendix 2 contains sample tracking sheets thatcan be used.

Examples of evidence that could be included are:

Observation Records Product evidence e.g. Learners completed workbooks, worksheets Photographs Witness or peer testimony

External Assessment

This is a synoptic multiple-choice test assessing knowledge and understanding across all four units of thequalification. The multiple-choice tests must be stored in centres under secure conditions. The test will bemade up of 40 questions and must be taken by the learner under supervised conditions. Learners will have60 minutes to complete the test.

The multiple-choice tests are available on request; learners must be registered 15 working days prior to therequired test date using the Foundation Information Student Information Record Sheet (SIRS) marked

FTEST. The SIRS should include the month and date in which the test will be taken. Ascentis will then sendthe test papers and OMR answer sheets to the centre. Once the tests have been completed the test papersand the OMR answer sheets must be returned back to Ascentis within 48 hours for marking. A pass list issubsequently sent to the centre. This must be retained and available for the external moderator when s/hevisits the centre in order that they can verify that the learners have successfully completed the internal andexternal assessments and therefore certification can be given for the full qualification. Further details on theoperation of the external assessment and the conduct of the assessments are provided in Appendix 7 and 8.

A sample multiple-choice paper is given in Appendix 5, together with the answers in Appendix 6.

Internal Moderation

The portfolios of evidence for the internal assessment must be internally moderated.

Internal moderation is the process of ensuring that everyone who assesses a particular unit in a centre is

ASSESSMENT AND MODERATION ARRANGEMENTS


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assessing to the same standards. Internal moderation will be co-ordinated by a named Foundation Co-ordinator at each centre, who will liaise with Ascentis. The Foundation Co-ordinator may also act as theInternal Moderator. Internal moderation will be carried out through standardisation activities including theinternal moderation of 10% of portfolio evidence across all the groups of students, to include all theassessors and the full range of units. It is the responsibility of Internal Moderato rs to ensure assessors‟decisions are sampled and monitored to ensure consistency and fairness. Internal Moderators are also

responsible for supporting assessors by offering advice and guidance.

The Ascentis Foundation Information File has copies of forms that can be used to record internalmoderation activities, although centre-devised forms can also be used.

Ascentis External Moderators will confirm the Internal Moderation activities at their visit.

External Moderation

Accredited centres will normally be visited up to twice a year for external moderation. The focus of theexternal moderation visits will include:

Staff development, including guidance and support for all assessors and internal moderators.

Moderation of a sample of the learners‟ evidence. Confirmation of coverage of all the assessment criteria and units needed for unit certification or the full

qualification, including the successful completion of the multiple-choice test.

Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Required of Assessors and Internal Moderators

Assessors of this qualification should have knowledge, understanding and skills in Health and Safetytogether with practical experience in the application of these skills. Ideally they should hold a Health andSafety qualification at Level 2 or above.

Internal Moderators need to be competent assessors with a knowledge of the requirements of the internalmoderation process. Ascentis provides training events for internal moderators and any person new to thisrole would be advised to go on an Ascentis training event.

Ascentis Co-ordinator

Each centre must provide a named person to co-ordinate entries, collect fees, and agree moderationarrangements and liaise with Ascentis on behalf of centre tutors and learners.

This person must also represent the centre in ensuring that action required on the basis of moderationreports is carried out to the satisfaction of Ascentis.


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Unit SpecificationsUNIT 1 IDENTIFYING HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE

Introduction

In this unit you will learn about the hazards in the workplace and the most likely causes of fire. You will learnhow to prevent fire occurring in the workplace and know the different types of fire extinguishers and their

appropriate use dependent on the type of fire. You will learn about accident, first aid and fire procedures eitherwithin your own workplace, or typical procedures within a workplace.

You will build up a portfolio of evidence to show that all the assessment criteria within the „what you need todo‟ section of the unit have been met. The multiple-choice test will cover aspects of the knowledge andunderstanding from this unit.

WHAT YOU NEED TO LEARN Know what Health & Safety is and why it is important Know what the terms hazard, risk and harm mean Know the different hazards within the workplace

Know how to minimise the risk of fire occurring in your workplace Understand the causes of fire and ways of eliminating the likelihood of fire occurring in the workplace Know the correct fire extinguisher to use for a range of different fires Know the following correct workplace procedures:

Accident procedure First aid procedure Fire procedure Risk reporting procedure

What You Need to Do

Assessment Criteria

1. Explain the term “Health & Safety” and why it is important. 2. Define the terms hazard, risk and harm3. Identify the different hazards in the workplace4. Identify the most likely causes of fire at work and describe how best to prevent fire occurring there5. Differentiate between the different types of fire extinguisher and their use on certain types of fire6. Describe the following workplace procedures:

a. Accident procedureb. First aid procedurec. Fire procedured. Risk reporting procedure

Tutor Guidance

Suggested evidence:1 An explanation of the importance of health & safety at work2 Definitions of the terms hazard, risk and harm3 A list of hazards associated with the workplace4 A list of the most likely causes of fire with an accompanying short report outlining how to eliminate the

most likely causes of fire at work5 A short answer question or case study showing the correct fire extinguisher to be used in different

situations6 Written descriptions of the correct workplace procedures

Accident procedure First aid procedure Fire procedure Risk reporting procedure.


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UNIT 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974

Introduction

In this unit you will learn about the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the effect that this has had on theworkplace. You will learn about the role of the different organisations concerned with Health and Safety. Youwill look at the effects of the regulation as it is applied within your workplace and why this is important.


WHAT YOU NEED TO LEARN

Know your responsibilities and legal duties for health & safety in the workplace. Show an understanding of the following bodies concerned with Health and Safety: the Health and Safety

Executive, the Health and Safety Commission and Local Authority Environmental Health Departments

Know some of the main features of the Health and Safety Act 1974 that relate to your workplace

Understand the importance of the promotion of training in Health and Safety to the workplace

What You Need to Do

Assessment Criteria

1 Know your responsibilities and legal duties for health & safety in the workplace.2 Differentiate between the following bodies concerned with Health and Safety: the Health and

Safety Executive; the Health and Safety Commission; Local Authority Environmental HealthDepartments

3 Describe what is meant by an improvement and a prohibition notice

4 Identify the person responsible for overall health and safety at your workplace5 Describe ways in which health and safety is promoted in your workplace6 Identify the person responsible for dealing with accidents in your workplace.

Tutor Guidance

Suggested evidence:

1 Observational, verbal or written evidence showing knowledge of responsibilities and legal dutiesconcerning health & safety.

2 Written answers to short questions showing differences between the Health and Safety Executive, theHealth and Safety Commission, the Local Authority Environmental Health Department

3 Short written descriptions of the meaning of an improvement notice and prohibition notice4 A short written answer demonstrating knowledge of the responsibility of the employer towards a new

employee5 A short written report listing the ways in which health and safety is promoted in the workplace6 The name of the person responsible for dealing with accidents in the workplace.


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UNIT 3 FIRE AND OTHER LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO THE WORKPLACE

Introduction

In this unit you will learn about additional pieces of legislation that are relevant to Health and Safety in theWorkplace. You will learn about the main features of this legislation as it relates to the workplace.

You will build up a portfolio of evidence to show that all the assessment crit eria within the „what you need todo‟ section of the unit have been met. The multiple -choice test will cover aspects of the knowledge andunderstanding from this unit.

What You Need To Learn

Know the main features of the following legislation relevant to your workplace: Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 C.O.S.H.H 2002 The Approved Code of Practice in First Aid The Health and Safety (safety signs and signals) Regulations 1996

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 R.I.D.D.O.R

What You Need to Do

Assessment Criteria

1 Explain the duties of the employer and employee in a noisy environment.2 Explain the duties of the employer and the employee in the use of hazardous substances in the

workplace3 Describe the first aid facilities and provision at work

4 Describe the procedures to be used in the event of an accident and explain the use of an accidentform

5 Differentiate between straightforward signs and symbols at work6 Differentiate between accidents that need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive under

RI DDOR Regulations and those that do not.

Tutor Guidance

Suggested evidence:

1 A short written answer to a case study involving a noisy situation at work

2 A report answer showing understanding of the correct use of hazardous substances in the workplace3 A list of features and facilities in first aid at a workplace or a drawing of the first aid room correctly

labelled.4 A short written answer demonstrating understanding of the accident procedure and the correct use of an

accident form5 Drawings of signs and symbols at work correctly labelled by the learner6 A short written answer to a case study of an accident or an incident at work demonstrating knowledge of

whether this should be reported to the Health and Safety Executive.


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UNIT 4 EUROPEAN LEGISLATION APPLICABLE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

Introduction

In this unit you will learn about the recent Health and Safety legislation as applied to the workplace, which isoften known as the „European Legislation Applicable to Health and Safety in the Workplace.‟ You will beable to relate the main features of this regulation to the workplace.


What You Need To Learn

You will learn about the following legislation often called, „The European Legislation Applicable to Healthand Safety in the Workplace‟:

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992

What You Need to Do

Assessment Criteria

1 Identify the most likely hazards at work and describe the severity of these hazards along with thelikely consequences of injury, loss etc.

2 Describe features associated with the correct use of visual display equipment.

3 Understand the need for training in the correct use of powered equipment and explain theresponsibility of the employer and employee regarding the Provision and Use of Work Equipment.

4 Explain when personal protective equipment should be used and describe its correct use.5 Explain the responsibility of the employer and the employee with regard to manual handling

operations.6 Describe the type of facilities that should be provided by the employer at work to maintain a healthy

and safe working environment.7 Understand the importance of personal hygiene at work.

Tutor Guidance

Suggested Evidence:

1 A list of hazards at work with the completion of a straight forward risk assessment sheet2 A short written answer to a case study demonstrating the correct use of visual display equipment3 A short report demonstrating the students' awareness of the need for training in the correct use of

powered equipment along wit the responsibility of the employer and the employee regarding itsprovision

4 A short written answer to a case-study showing understanding of when the personal protectiveequipment should be used along with its correct usage

5 A short answer to a case-study demonstrating understanding of the responsibility of the employer andemployee regarding manual handling operations

6 A written description of the facilities at work that lead to a healthy and safe environment in which to work7 Observational, verbal or written evidence of personal hygiene procedures followed at work.


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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Centre Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Learner Name __________________________________________________________________________

Date completed Assessor signatureInternal moderator signature

(if sampled)

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

External Assessment:Multiplechoice test

The pass list showing successful completion of the multiple-choicetest must be made available at moderation in order that the full

qualification can be claimed.

Learner Signature ______________________________________________________________________

Assessor Signature _____________________________________________________________________

APPENDIX 1

Summary Record of Achievement


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APPENDIX 2

SAMPLE TRACKING SHEETS

UNIT 1-IDENTIFYING HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE

CriteriaAssessmentMethod

EvidenceDetails

PortfolioReference

CompletionDate

1 Explain the term “Health &Safety” and why it isimportant.

2 Define the terms hazard,risk and harm

3 Identify the differenthazards in the workplace

4 Identify the most likelycauses of fire at work and

describe how best toprevent fire occurring atwork

5 Differentiate between thedifferent types of fireextinguisher and their useon certain types of fire

6 Describe the followingworkplace procedures:

Accident procedure First aid procedure Fire procedure Risk reporting

procedure

The above evidence has been assessed against the standards and has been judged for validity, authenticityand reliability.

Learner Signature _____________________________________________ Date ____________________

Assessor Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________________

Internal Moderator (if sampled) ___________________________________ Date ____________________


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APPENDIX 2


UNIT 2 –THE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974


EvidenceDetails

PortfolioReference

CompletionDate

1 Know your responsibilitiesand legal duties for health &safety in the workplace

2 Differentiate between thefollowing bodies concernedwith Health and Safety-: theHealth and Safety

Executive, the Health andSafety Commission andLocal AuthorityEnvironmental HealthDepartments.

3 Describe what is meant byan improvement and aprohibition notice

4 Identify the personresponsible for overall

health and safety at yourworkplace

5 Describe ways in whichhealth and safety ispromoted in your workplace

6 Identify the personresponsible for dealing withaccidents in your workplace






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APPENDIX 2


UNIT 3 –FIRE AND OTHER LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO THE WORKPLACE


EvidenceDetails

PortfolioReference

Completion Date

1 Explain the duties of theemployer and employee ina noisy environment.

2 Explain the duties of theemployer and the employeein the use of hazardoussubstances in theworkplace

3 Describe the first aidfacilities and provision atwork

4 Describe the procedures tobe used in the event of anaccident and explain theuse of an accident form

5 Differentiate betweenstraightforward signs and

symbols at work

6 Differentiate betweenaccidents that need to bereported to the Health andSafety Executive underRI DDOR Regulations andthose that do not.






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APPENDIX 2


UNIT 4-EUROPEAN LEGISLATION APPLICABLE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE


EvidenceDetails

PortfolioReference

Completion Date

1 Identify the most likelyhazards at work anddescribe the severity ofthese hazards along withthe likely consequences ofinjury, loss etc.

2 Describe features associate

with the correct use ofvisual display equipment.

3 Understand the need fortraining in the correct use ofpowered equipment andexplain the responsibility ofthe employer and employeeregarding the Provision andUse of Work Equipment

4 Explain when personalprotective equipment

should be used anddescribe its correct use.

5 Explain the responsibility ofthe employer and theemployee with regard tomanual handlingoperations.

6 Describe the type offacilities that should beprovided by the employer atwork to maintain a healthy

and safe workingenvironment.

7 Understand the importanceof personal hygiene atwork.






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APPENDIX 3

Tracking of Ascentis Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace to ENTO Standards for Healthand Safety Standalone Units-HSS1 Make sure your actions reduce risks to health and safety AND

HSK1 Knowledge Based Unit Basic Hazard Awareness.

Assessment Criteria Element of Unit

Unit 1

1 Explain the term “Health & Safety” and why it is important. 2 Define the terms hazard, risk and harm3 Identify the different hazards in the workplace

HSK1.1HSS1a & HSK 1.2

HSS1 d&e & HSK 1.3

4 Identify the most likely causes of fire at work and describehow best to prevent fire occurring at work

HSS1d&e & HSK 1.3

5 Differentiate between the different types of fire extinguisherand their use on certain types of fire

HSS1d&e & HSK 1.3

6 Describe the following workplace procedures: Accident procedure First aid procedure Fire procedure Risk reporting procedure

HSS1b&c&g&j& HSK 1.8c

Unit 2

1 Know your responsibilities and legal duties for health & safetyin the workplace

2 Differentiate between the following bodies concerned withHealth and Safety: the Health and Safety Executive, theHealth and Safety Commission and Local AuthorityEnvironmental Health Departments.

HSS1b&c

3 Describe what is meant by an improvement and a prohibitionnotice

4 Identify the person responsible for overall health and safety atyour workplace

HSS1j

5 Describe ways in which health and safety is promoted in yourworkplace

6 Identify the person responsible for dealing with accidents inyour workplace

HSS1j

Unit 3

1 Explain the duties of the employer and employee in a noisyenvironment.

HSS1b&c&d&e&h& HSK 1.8a&b

2 Explain the duties of the employer and the employee in theuse of hazardous substances in the workplace

HSS1 b&c&d&e&h& HSK 1.8a&b

3 Describe the first aid facilities and provision at work HSK 1.7c

4 Describe the procedures to be used in the event of anaccident and explain the use of an accident form

HSS1j & HSK 1.8c

5 Differentiate between straightforward signs and symbols atwork

HSK 1.4

6 Differentiate between accidents that need to be reported tothe Health and Safety Executive under RI DDOR Regulationsand those that do not.


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Unit 4

1 Identify the most likely hazards at work and describe theseverity of these hazards along with the likely consequencesof injury, loss etc.

HSS1d&e & HSK 1.3

2 Describe features associate with the correct use of visualdisplay equipment.

HSS1b&c & HSK 1.3

3 Understand the need for training in the correct use of poweredequipment and explain the responsibility of the employer andemployee regarding the Provision and Use of WorkEquipment

HSS1b&c & HSK 1.3& HSK 1.8a&b

4 Explain when personal protective equipment should be usedand describe its correct use.

HSS1b&c & HSK 1.6

5 Explain the responsibility of the employer and the employeewith regard to manual handling operations.

HSS1b&c & HSK 1.3& HSK 1.8a&b

6 Describe the type of facilities that should be provided by theemployer at work to maintain a healthy and safe workingenvironment.

7 Understand the importance of personal hygiene at work.

HSS1b&c & HSK 1.5 & HSK 1.7a

HSS1o & HSK 1.7b

HSS1 Stand alone unit - Make Sure Your Actions Reduce Risks to Health & Safety. The last letter in thereference e.g. HSS1b refers to the relevant knowledge and understanding for that stand alone unit.

HSK1 Stand alone Knowledge Based Unit - Basic Hazard Awareness. The last number in the reference e.g.HSK1.1 refers to the relevant knowledge for that stand alone unit.


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APPENDIX 4

SUMMARY OF KEY SKILLOPPORTUNITIES



Key Skill Part B Standard Evidence Ascentis

Working with OthersWO2.2 Work co-operatively towardsachieving the identified objectives.

2.2.1 Organise and carry out taskssafely using appropriate methods, tomeet your responsibilities

Throughout this qualification theneed to work safely with others andthe responsibilities of both employersand employees within the workplaceis taught.

Improving own learning andperformance

LP2.1 Help set targets with anappropriate person and plan how

these will be met.

2.1.1 Provide information to help setrealistic targets for what you want to

achieve2.1.2 Identify clear action points foreach target and how you will manageyour time2.1.3 Identify how to get the supportyou need and arrangements forreviewing your process.

When working towards thisqualification the learner could be set

targets and have action points tofollow. They could be asked to reviewtheir progress during the learningprogramme.

LP2.2 Take responsibility for somedecisions about your learning, usingyour plan to help meet targets andimprove your performance.

2.2.1 Use your action points to helpmanage your time well; revising yourplan when needed2.2.2 Choose ways of learning toimprove your performance, workingfor short periods without closesupervision2.2.3 Identify when you need supportand use this effectively to help youmeet targets.

LP2.3 Review progress with an

appropriate person and provideevidence of your achievements.

2.3.1 Identify what you learned, and

how you have used your learning inanother task2.3.2 Identify targets you have metand evidence of your achievements2.3.3 Identify ways you learn bestand how to further improve yourperformance.


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APPENDIX 4

SUMMARY OF KEY SKILLOPPORTUNITIES



Communication

C2.1a Take part in a groupdiscussion.

2.1a. 1 Make clear and relevantcontributions in a way that suits yourpurpose and situation2.1a.2 Respond appropriately toothers2.1a.3 Help to move the discussionforward.

Opportunities to take part in a groupdiscussion could be developed aslearning opportunities within thequalification. For example, adiscussion could be held about thedifferent health and safetyprocedures within differentworkplaces.

C2.1b Give a talk for at least fourminutes. 2.1b.1 Speak clearly in a way thatsuits your subject, purpose andsituation2.1b.2 Keep to the subject andstructure your talk to help listenersfollow what you are saying2.1b.3 Use appropriate ways tosupport your main points.

The learners could be asked to givea presentation on one of the piecesof legislation mentioned within thequalification.

Information and communicationtechnology

ICT2.2 Enter and develop theinformation to suit the task and derivenew information.

2.2.1 Enter and combine informationusing formats that help development;2.2.2 Develop information and derivenew information as appropriate.

The learner could present theirportfolio of evidence using ICT anduse this as evidence towards the KeySkill in ICT

ICT2.3 Present combined informationsuch as text with image, text withnumber, image with number.

2.3.1 Develop the presentation sothat the final output is accurate andshows consistent use of formats;2.3.2 Use layout appropriate to thetypes of information.


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APPENDIX 5

Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety

In the Workplace

EXEMPLAR MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST

This test is made up of 40 multiple-choice questions.

Learners are advised to answer ALL questions.

Learners have 60 minutes to complete the test.

1) An external fire door should always open:a) Inwardsb) Outwardsc) Sidewaysd) All three

2) A business should have a written Health & Safety policy if:a) It has 5 or more workersb) It is in engineeringc) It is a private companyd) It is a public company

3) Complete the fire triangle:

Choose one from the following:a) Earthb) Airc) Waterd) Fire

4) A chip pan is a possible common cause of fire in the home. The correct procedure for dealingwith a chip pan fire is:a) Turn the heat off and throw water over itb) Turn the heat off and cover it with a fire blanket if it is safe to do soc) Turn the heat off and add more chips to cool it offd) Leave it to burn itself out

5) On discovering a fire at work your FIRST action should be:a) Call the fire brigadeb) Tackle it yourselfc) Sound the fire alarmd) Close all doors and windows

6) A fire in an electrical piece of equipment should be extinguished using:a) A water filled extinguisherb) A carbon dioxide extinguisherc) A foam filled extinguisherd) A fire blanket

7) The triangle symbol means:a) Warningb) No entryc) No sharp objects

d) No smoking

Fuel Heat

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8) An area where building work is being carried out should be fenced off:a) As a safety measure to prevent the public from access and harmb) As a control measure to stop workers from sneaking off for a cigarettec) As a safety measure to cut down on noise and dustd) As a security measure to stop the public from stealing things

9) A fire in an unventilated space should NOT be put out using:

a) A water filled extinguisherb) A foam filled extinguisherc) A carbon dioxide filled extinguisherd) A fire blanket

10) Burning plastic is really dangerous because:a) It spits flamesb) It easily explodesc) You need special fire fighting equipmentd) It can give off toxic fumes

11) This symbol means:a) You must not smoke

b) You can use this area for smokingc) You must not carry cigarettes or matchesd) You will not be able to find a fire extinguisher

12) Personal protective equipment at work to prevent injury should always be:a) Fashionable so people will wear itb) Loose and baggyc) Fit well and offer protectiond) All the above

13) Near the end of your shift a safety feature on a machine is not working. As the operator ofthe machine you should:

a) Inform your supervisorb) Investigate the fault yourselfc) Leave it for the next person to deal withd) Take off the guard on the machine

14) A hazard is defined as:a) A steel rodb) Moving machineryc) Something with the potential to cause harmd) A forklift truck

15) Fork lift truck drivers should always:a) Hold a PSV licence (passenger service vehicle)

b) Have worked at the workplace for 12 monthsc) Be trained in the use of fork lift trucksd) All the above

16) Any injury at work should always:a) Be put in the accident bookb) Be reported to your doctorc) Be ignored unless it was someone else‟s fault d) All the above

17) A large wall measuring 10 metres high by 16 metres wide collapses at work but does notinjure anyone because it happened at night. The employer should:a) Report the incident to the HSE

b) Find out who was responsiblec) Clear it up and carry on because no one was injuredd) Phone the police and pretend that vandals did it


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18) Any electrical equipment brought in to work by an employee should always:a) Have a 3 amp fuse or lessb) Have a 5 amp fuse or lessc) Have a 13 amp fuse or lessd) Be PAT tested (Portable Appliance Testing)

19) Food poisoning should be reported to:a) The Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

b) The Local Authority Environmental health departmentc) The Policed) All the above

20) A water-filled extinguisher should not be used on an electrical fire because:a) It will just spread the flamesb) Electrical fires are just too hot for water to extinguishc) You will be electrocutedd) It will ruin the electrical appliances

21) An area of the factory is defined as a „Hard Hat‟ area where everyone must wear a safetyhelmet. Most people ignore this even though there is a safety notice. If someone is injured bysomething falling on their head and they are not wearing a safety helmet, who is responsible?

a) The worker because s/he ignored the noticeb) The employer for not enforcing the rulesc) Both the worker and the employer are responsibled) No-one, it was just bad luck.

22) Chemicals on a farm should always:a) Be hidden in a barnb) Be kept in the farmhousec) Be kept in a ditch a long way from the farmhoused) Be stored as instructed on the labels attached to the chemicals

23) Before anything is moved manually (by hand):a) A manual handling risk assessment should be done

b) A sack barrow or other mechanical aid should be usedc) A friend should be asked to helpd) The Health & Safety Executive should be informed

24) In a restaurant sharp knives are a real hazard. Which is an example of a control measure:a) Only serving lettuce to customersb) Staff wearing heavy-duty glovesc) Staff using plastic knivesd) Training staff appropriately

25) A company‟s UNION health & safety representatives have power to:

a) Stop production immediatelyb) Inspect the company‟s balance sheet (financial forecasts)

c) Inspect the site of an accident at worka) All of the above

26) First aid workers should:a) Be specially trained if the workplace is especially dangerousb) Be on call always at homec) Always carry the first aid box with them at workd) Be able to give out medicines without a doctor‟s permission.

27) Children or young persons undertaking work experience or training in industry should be:a) Allowed only to make the tea/coffeeb) Only allowed in the officec) Supervised by an experienced worker

a) All the above


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28) An employer brings in a new machine requiring new working practices. The employershould:a) Make sure the old machine is moved out firstb) Give workers some paid time on their own just to start up the machine and see how it goesc) Train them appropriately how to use the new machined) Tell them to get on with it.

29) On hearing the fire alarm everyone should:a) Leave the premises by the designated exit as quickly as possibleb) Run for the nearest exitc) Gather up your belongings and then leave by the appropriate exitd) Stay where you are for a while and see if it is a false alarm

30) A fire exit notice is coloured:a) Redb) Bluec) White with a red insertd) Green

31) It is the duty of an employer to:

a) Check that the means of escape in case of a fire are adequateb) Provide fire-fighting equipmentc) Assess the risks of fire in the workplaced) All the above

32) Which statement is the MOST TRUE?a) It is the duty of the employer to reduce noise levels at work as much as possibleb) It is the duty of the employer to issue ear protectionc) It is the duty of the employer to tell workers not to be so noisyd) It is the duty of the employer to teach workers sign language if it‟s too noisy

33) Employers should prevent health problems to workers arising from the substances/ materialsthey use at work by:

a) Telling workers always to read the labels on the substances firstb) Providing protective clothing firstc) Undertaking a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessmentd) Provide a closed confined space to handle chemicals and other substances

34) The supplier of any chemical should:a) Supply a COSHH data sheet with a full set of informationb) Provide training in the use of the chemicalc) Expect the employer to ring up and ask for instructionsd) Supply the product at the best quality at the keenest price

35) It is the duty of the employer to provide:a) Training in the use of the machinery

b) Adequate toiletsc) Safe entrances and exitsd) All of the above

36) Health & Safety law provides protection for:a) Full time workers onlyb) All workers on the premisesc) Anyone on the premisesd) Just the management

37) If it is essential that personal protective equipment is worn to carry out a certain process atwork:a) The employer should provide it freely

b) The employer should provide it but take the money out of the workers‟ wages c) The worker should provide it as part of the job.d) The worker should only wear it if it is fashionable


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38) Which of the following statements is totally true:a) Employers have a responsibility for Health & Safetyb) Workers have a responsibility for Health & Safetyc) Everyone has a responsibility for Health & Safetyd) No-one has a responsibility for Health & Safety

39) If you believe someone has been electrocuted your FIRST action should be:

a) Mouth to mouth resuscitationb) Turn off the electricity if it is safe to do soc) Send for the fire brigaded) Sound the fire alarm

40) A competent person as defined by the Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1992 is:a) The workerb) The person who has the highest level of qualificationsc) The person who has been at work the longestd) The person who has sufficient technical knowledge and experience and skills to carry out specifictasks

End of test


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APPENDIX 6

Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety

In the Workplace

EXEMPLAR MULTIPLE-CHOICE TESTMarking scheme

The pass mark is 30 (75%)

The correct answers are highlighted

1) An external fire door should always open:a) Inwardsb) Outwardsc) Sidewaysd) All three

2) A business should have a written Health & Safety policy if:a) It has 5 or more workersb) It is in engineeringc) It is a private companyd) It is a public company

3) Complete the fire triangle:

Choose one from the following:a) Earth

b) Airc) Waterd) Fire

4) A chip pan is a common cause of fire in the home. The correct procedure for dealing with achip pan fire is:a) Turn the heat off and throw water over itb) Turn the heat off and cover it with a fire blanket if it is safe to do soc) Turn the heat off and add more chips to cool it offd) Leave it to burn itself out

5) On discovering a fire at work your FIRST action should be:a) Call the fire brigade

b) Tackle it yourselfc) Sound the fire alarmd) Close all doors and windows

6) A fire in an electrical piece of equipment should be extinguished using:a) A water filled extinguisherb) A carbon dioxide extinguisherc) A foam filled extinguisherd) A fire blanket

7) The triangle symbol means:a) Warningb) No entry

c) No sharp objectsd) No smoking

Fuel Heat

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8) An area where building work is being carried out should be fenced off:a) As a safety measure to prevent the public from access and harmb) As a control measure to stop workers from sneaking off for a cigarettec) As a safety measure to cut down on noise and dustd) As a security measure to stop the public from stealing things

9) A fire in an unventilated space should NOT be put out using:a) A water filled extinguisher

b) A foam filled extinguisherc) A carbon dioxide filled extinguisherd) A fire blanket

10) Burning plastic is really dangerous because:a) It spits flamesb) It easily explodesc) You need special fire fighting equipmentd) It can give off toxic fumes

11) This symbol means:a) You must not smokeb) You can use this area for smoking

c) You must not carry cigarettes or matchesd) You will not be able to find a fire extinguisher

12) Personal protective equipment at work to prevent injury should always be:a) Fashionable so people will wear itb) Loose and baggyc) Fit well and offer protectiond) All the above

13) Near the end of your shift a safety feature on a machine is not working. As the operator ofthe machine you should:a) Inform your supervisorb) Investigate the fault yourself

c) Leave it for the next person to deal withd) Take off the guard on the machine

14) A hazard is defined as:a) A steel rodb) Moving machineryc) Something with the potential to cause harmd) A forklift truck

15) Fork lift truck drivers should always:a) Hold a PSV licence (passenger service vehicle)b) Have worked at the workplace for 12 monthsc) Be trained in the use of fork lift trucks

d) All the above

16) Any injury at work should always:a) Be put in the accident bookb) Be reported to your doctorc) Be ignored unless it was someone else‟s fault d) All the above

17) A large wall measuring 10 metres high by 16 metres wide collapses at work but does notinjure anyone because it happened at night. The employer should:a) Report the incident to the HSE

b) Find out who was responsiblec) Clear it up and carry on because no one was injured

d) Phone the police and pretend that vandals did it


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18) Any electrical equipment brought in to work by an employee should always:a) Have a 3 amp fuse or lessb) Have a 5 amp fuse or lessc) Have a 13 amp fuse or lessd) Be PAT tested (Portable Appliance Testing)

19) Food poisoning should be reported to:

a) The Health & Safety Executive (HSE)b) The Local Authority Environmental Health Departmentc) The Policed) All the above

20) A water-filled extinguisher should not be used on an electrical fire because:a) It will just spread the flamesb) Electrical fires are just too hot for water to extinguishc) You will be electrocutedd) It will ruin the electrical appliances

21) An area of the factory is defined as a „Hard Hat‟ area where everyone must wear a safetyhelmet. Most people ignore this even though there is a safety notice. If someone is injured by

something falling on their head and they are not wearing a safety helmet, who is responsible?a) The worker because s/he ignored the noticeb) The employer for not enforcing the rulesc) Both the worker and the employer are responsibled) No-one, it was just bad luck.

22) Chemicals on a farm should always:a) Be hidden in a barnb) Be kept in the farmhousec) Be kept in a ditch a long way from the farmhoused) Be stored as instructed on the labels attached to the chemicals

23) Before anything is moved manually (by hand):

a) A manual handling risk assessment should be doneb) A sack barrow or other mechanical aid should be usedc) A friend should be asked to helpd) The Health & Safety Executive should be informed

24) In a restaurant sharp knives are a real hazard. Which is an example of a control measure:a) Only serving lettuce to customersb) Staff wearing heavy-duty glovesc) Staff using plastic knivesd) Training staff appropriately

25) A company‟s UNION health & safety representatives have power to:a) Stop production immediately

b) Inspect the company‟s balance sheet (financial forecasts) c) Inspect the site of an accident at worka) All of the above

26) First aid workers should:a) Be specially trained if the workplace is especially dangerousb) Be on call always at homec) Always carry the first aid box with them at workd) Be able to give out medicines without a doctor‟s permission.

27) Children or young persons undertaking work experience or training in industry should be:a) Allowed only to make the tea/coffeeb) Only allowed in the office

c) Supervised by an experienced workera) All the above


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28) An employer brings in a new machine requiring new working practices. The employershould:a) Make sure the old machine is moved out firstb) Give workers some paid time on their own just to start up the machine and see how it goesc) Train them appropriately how to use the new machined) Tell them to get on with it.

29) On hearing the fire alarm everyone should:

a) Leave the premises by the designated exit as quickly as possibleb) Run for the nearest exitc) Gather up your belongings and then leave by the appropriate exitd) Stay where you are for a while and see if it is a false alarm

30) A fire exit notice is coloured:a) Redb) Bluec) White with a red insertd) Green

31) It is the duty of an employer to:a) Check that the means of escape in case of a fire are adequate

b) Provide fire-fighting equipmentc) Assess the risks of fire in the workplaced) All the above

32) Which statement is the MOST TRUE?a) It is the duty of the employer to reduce noise levels at work as much as possibleb) It is the duty of the employer to issue ear protectionc) It is the duty of the employer to tell workers not to be so noisyd) It is the duty of the employer to teach workers sign language if it‟s too noisy

33) Employers should prevent health problems to workers arising from the substances/ materialsthey use at work by:a) Telling workers always to read the labels on the substances first

b) Providing protective clothing firstc) Undertaking a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessmentd) Provide a closed confined space to handle chemicals and other substances

34) The supplier of any chemical should:a) Supply a COSHH data sheet with a full set of informationb) Provide training in the use of the chemicalc) Expect the employer to ring up and ask for instructionsd) Supply the product at the best quality at the keenest price

35) It is the duty of the employer to provide:a) Training in the use of the machineryb) Adequate toilets

c) Safe entrances and exitsd) All of the above

36) Health & Safety law provides protection for:a) Full time workers onlyb) All workers on the premisesc) Anyone on the premisesd) Just the management

37) If it is essential that personal protective equipment is worn to carry out a certain process atwork:a) The employer should provide it freelyb) The employer should provide it but take the money out of the workers‟ wages

c) The worker should provide it as part of the job.d) The worker should only wear it if it is fashionable


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38) Which of the following statements is totally true:a) Employers have a responsibility for Health & Safetyb) Workers have a responsibility for Health & Safetyc) Everyone has a responsibility for Health & Safetyd) No-one has a responsibility for Health & Safety

39) If you believe someone has been electrocuted your FIRST action should be:a) Mouth to mouth resuscitation

b) Turn off the electricity if it is safe to do soc) Send for the fire brigaded) Sound the fire alarm

40) A competent person as defined by the Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1992 is:a) The workerb) The person who has the highest level of qualificationsc) The person who has been at work the longestd) The person who has sufficient technical knowledge and experience and skills to carry outspecific tasks

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APPENDIX 7

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE HANDED TO CANDIDATES WELL BEFORE THE TEST TAKES PLACE

1 It is the responsibility of candidates to ascertain the time and place of the examinations they aretaking. Failure to appear for examinations through misreading of the published timetables (which will bedisplayed on the College notice boards) will not be accepted as an excuse.

2 Candidates who are unable to attend an examination because of illness or any other cause must

see that this information, supported by a medical certificate, is passed immediately to the Examinations

Officer.

3 Candidates will be admitted to the Examination Room not more than fifteen minutes before thetime indicated on the published timetable.

4 No candidate may leave the Examination Room until the expiration of half an hour from the

beginning of the examination. (Where College regulations stipulate a longer period, these will apply.) If a

candidate enters an examination after the first half-hour has passed, it will be at the discretion of the Chief

Moderator for Foundation to decide whether to take this into account and mark the script.

5 Candidates should bring to the Examination Room their own Bilingual dictionary, pens, HB

pencils, clean rubber, slide rules and, where their use is permitted, pocket calculators. Any handbags,

books, papers and other articles brought into the Examination Room must be deposited with the

Invigilators.

PLEASE NOTE: HB pencils must be used to complete the answer sheets.

6 At the beginning of the Examination, candidates must read carefully the Regulations set out on

the Test paper.

7 Candidates who, for any reason, wish to leave the Examination Room temporarily may only doso if accompanied by an Invigilator or by another authorised person.

8 Silence must be preserved in the Examination Room.

9 Candidates are strictly forbidden to copy from another or to communicate with another or with

any person or persons other than the Invigilators. THE USE OF UNFAIR MEANS B Y STUDENTS IN

EXAMINATIONS WILL NORMAL LY RESULT IN THEIR FAILURE TO QUALIFY FOR THE AWARD.

10 At the end of the examination period candidates will be instructed to stop writing, directed how to

tie their answer sheets and test paper together and instructed to leave them on their desks. Candidates

who leave the Examination Room before the end of the examination must also leave their answer sheets

and test paper on their desks.

11 An Appeals process is available within the Ascentis system. Information about this is availablefrom either your Ascentis Co-ordinator or the College Examinations Officer. However, any Application for

Appeal must be received in the Ascentis office at Lancaster within FOUR weeks of the official marks

publication date. In the first instance candidates should approach their Ascentis Co-ordinator.

LEVEL 1 AND 2 FOUNDATION TESTSCANDIDATE’S INSTRUCTIONS


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APPENDIX 8

LEVEL 1 AND 2 FOUNDATION TESTSINVIGILATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS

A - General

1 All Invigilators must be present in the Examination Room AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE the

beginning of the examination.

2 Invigilators will be provided with an attendance list to be sent with the examination test papers to

the examinations officer concerned. Ascentis administration shall be notified of any late arrivals or

unusual circumstances relating to attendance, recording this on the invigilator report form.

3 One test paper and answer sheet will be issued to each candidate.

B - Before the examination

1 The Invigilator shall be responsible for the preparation of the Examination Room. One TestPaper and one Answer Sheet should be provided on each desk, unless the instructions on the test

paper indicate otherwise. HB Pencils, erasers and rulers should be made available to candidates who

do not bring their own.

C - At the beginning of the examination

1 Not more than 15 minutes before the examination is due to commence; the Invigilators shall

admit the candidates. If more than one examination is being held in the same room, particular rows

will be allocated to particular examinations.

2 Handbags, books and papers and similar articles (other than special materials prescribed for the

examination) must be deposited with the Invigilators.3 Invigilators will ask the candidates to read carefully or the invigilator may read the Regulations

set out on the cover of their Test Paper and Answer Sheet. They will also inform them about the

availability of additional examination materials if appropriate.

4 Candidates must be informed that ONLY HB Pencils must be used to complete the Answer

sheet. If a wrong answer is completed by mistake the candidate may use an eraser to rub out the

mark.

D - During the examination

1 Invigilators shall check attendance. Absences, late arrivals and any unusual circumstances

relating to attendance shall be noted on the Invigilator‟s Report Form which should be returned at theend of the examination session with the test papers and answer sheets.

2 The Invigilators will note the name of any candidate who arrives after the first half-hour of theexamination and the reasons the candidate gives for being late. They shall inform the candidate that itis at the discretion of the Chief Moderator for Foundation to decide whether to take this into accountand mark the test paper.

The Invigilators shall have discretion in exceptional circumstances to decide whether to allowcandidates who arrive more than half-an-hour late extra time to finish the examination. Extra timeallowed shall not exceed the amount of the examination after the first half-hour which the candidatehas missed. The Invigilators shall make a note of any extension of time allowed to candidates arrivinglate.


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3 No candidate may leave the Examination Room until the expiration of half-an-hour from the

beginning of the examination. (Where College regulations stipulate a longer period, these will apply).

Invigilators shall note the names of all candidates who leave the Examination Room shortly after the

first half-hour.

4 During the examination Invigilators shall ensure that candidates are provided with additional

requirements (extra paper, etc). Candidates should be directed to raise a hand if they requireanything. Candidates who wish to leave the Examination Room temporarily may do so only if

accompanied by an Invigilator or (if there is only one Invigilator) by another authorised person.

5 Should any candidate become ill during an examination, arrangements should be made by an

Invigilator for the student to receive medical treatment (on which a report should be obtained).

6 A candidate who contravenes the regulations and instructions governing the examination,

especially by unfair practice such as copying from or communicating with other candidates, SHALL BE

REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS OFFICER . The candidate shall be

informed that (s)he has contravened the regulations and that (s)he has been reported, but (s)he shall

not be prevented from continuing the examination. A written report must be given to the Examinations

Officer and to the Chief Moderator for Foundation (including full details of the contravention).

7 No work done by a candidate should be destroyed.8 It is part of the Invigilators' duty to move about the room as quietly as possible at frequent

intervals.

E - At the end of the examination

1 Candidates who leave the Examination Room before the end of the examination shall leave their

test papers and answer sheet(s) on their desks.

2 At the end of the examination period Invigilators shall instruct the candidates to stop writing and

to place their Test Paper and Answer Sheet(s) together. Candidates should be instructed to leave their

Test Papers and Answer Sheet(s) on their desks.

F - After the examination

1 Test Papers and Answer Sheet(s) shall be collected from the candidates' desks.

2 The Invigilator shall:

a check each set of Test Papers and Answer Sheets against the corresponding attendance

list

b sign the attendance list

c the Invigilator‟s Report must be completed in all cases

d deliver all papers into the safe keeping of the responsible College Officer (usually the

Examinations Officer). Test Papers should be in sealed envelopes; the contents of each

envelope should be clearly indicated on the outside and should be signed by one Invigilator.

All test papers, answer sheets (used or unused) the attendance record and the invigilator

report should be forwarded to Ascentis within 24 hours, by registered mail.

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