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Level 2 Award Principles of Process Safety Management (QCF)

Tell me about this course: The Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management outlines the importance process safety management plays within the high hazard sector. In doing so, it identifies the key areas of inherent safety, prevention, control, mitigation and human factors.

Learners who undertake this nationally recognised qualification are required to demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge and understanding vital to those who have operational and maintenance responsibilities within process safety management.

Who is this course for?

The Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management is tailor-made for individuals with frontline operational/maintenance responsibilities in the high hazard sector. It is perfect for roles that require the incorporation of effective process safety management tools and techniques.

What will I achieve?

Learners will gain knowledge and understanding of process safety management in the high hazard industry.

In undertaking the qualification, you will:

• Attend a process safety management introductory workshop
• Produce a portfolio of work-based evidence
• Undergo knowledge, understanding and performance assessment activities in the work environment

How will I be assessed?

By way of a two day workshop comprising of the IOSH Accredited ‘Principles of Process Safety Management’ or an equivalent type course. In addition, learners will undertake one site visit/assessment and be expected to put in self-study time.

Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll then be required to produce suitable and sufficient work/evidence against the assessment criteria. This will support your knowledge and understanding of the principles of process safety management in the workplace.

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Related qualifications

Those who have already taken this qualification can move on to the ‘Level 2 Certificate in the Practice of Process Safety Management’ qualification.

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How do I start learning?

For more information about the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management, make contact and your dedicated safety consultant will respond within 24 hours.

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