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TQUK Level 2 Award in COSHH Risk Assessment (RQF)

This Level 2 Regulated Course teaches the skills to recognise and control the risks associated with hazardous substances.
CPD Certified Online Training Approved by Skills for Care

TQUK Level 2 Award in COSHH Risk Assessment (RQF) at a glance

  • 3-year nationally recognised certificate
  • 2 hours and 6 minutes of engaging video training
  • Video access for 8 months
  • Printable wall certificate
  • CPD time credit conformation
  • Free weekly video refresher
  • Evidence Based Training certificate
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Online Course: £59.95 + VAT

Complete this qualification as a classroom course with one of our approved instructors, or as a virtual class using our remote training platform with a real instructor or as online video training where you navigate through a variety of videos, answer questions throughout and then complete an open response assessment to complete the online option. Gain the same regulated qualification whichever option you choose.

Option 1 - Complete a traditional classroom course through face-to-face learning

Option 2 - Complete as virtual training through Zoom or similar

Option 3 - Complete an online video e-Learning course in your time and at your own pace (must complete (1) test one and (2) test two below)

(1) Test one is built into the system and will be immediately accessible following the completion of the online e-Learning – completing this part will produce a temporary document to confirm the completion of the e-Learning course only.

(2) Test two is still completed remotely but by answering a open worded theoretical assessment – you must email compliance@protrainings.uk with the completion of your open response assessment and registration form.

Successful learners who complete option 3 will be awarded a regulated digital certificate, subject to passing an online ID check with our compliance team and completing the open response assessment.

This accredited qualification is aimed at those who work in an environment where coming into contact with such substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.

It provides learners with the knowledge and skills to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health or COSHH regulations apply to any substance that could cause injury or illness to someone and covers most workplaces. If you are dealing with chemicals, even paints and toilet cleaning chemicals or creating anything that could damage someone you are responsible for COSHH.

Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a formally recognised regulated qualification. If you require funding, a regulated qualification is often required. Phone us and we can advise if needed. If you choose our course leading to a regulated qualification, there are additional assessment criteria to be undertaken with an instructor and a small extra certification charge.

Regulated Qualification Details
Course Title: TQUK Level 2 Award in COSHH Risk Assessments (RQF)
QAN: 601/3237/1
Level: 2
Credit Value: 1
TQT: 15
The Register of Regulated Qualifications
TQUK Qualification Specification
  • Factories
  • Agriculture
  • Hairdressers
  • General business
  • Cleaning 
  • Waste disposal
  • Manufacturing
  • Offices

This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 6 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Introduction
  • What does COSHH mean?
  • What is a hazardous substance
  • COSHH risk assessing
  • Stages of a COSHH risk assessment
  • Reviewing COSHH assessments
  • COSHH Regulation
  • CHIP and GHS regulations
  • Labeling of substances - CHIP and CLP symbols
  • Employee and Employer Duties
  • Liquids
  • Gases and Vapours
  • Lead products
  • Asbestos
  • Dust
  • Explosive material
  • Routes of entry to the body
  • Medical conditions
  • Monitoring health
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Reporting and Management
  • Cleanup Procedures
  • Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL)
  • Enforcement of COSHH

Learning Outcomes 
1    Understand the importance of COSHH risk assessments
1.1 Outline the reasons for conducting COSHH risk assessments
1.2 Outline the main legislation relating to COSHH risk assessments
2    Know the main types of hazardous substances and how they may cause harm
2.1 Describe different forms of hazardous substances
2.2 Classify different hazardous substances
2.3 Describe the ways in which hazardous substances can enter the body and the harm they can cause
3    Understand the principles of controlling the risks from hazardous substances
3.1 Describe the factors to be considered when assessing the risks from exposure to hazardous substances
3.2 Describe the hierarchy of controls in relation to the control of hazardous substances
4    Understand how a COSHH risk assessment is undertaken
4.1 Describe the stages of a COSHH risk assessment
4.2 Outline the circumstances in which a COSHH risk assessment should be reviewed