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Level 1 Award in Risk Assessment

The Level 1 Award in Risk Assessment; awarded by InnoQual UK, to provide learners with a solid introduction to the principles and practice of risk assessment, equipping them with the knowledge and understanding required to identify hazards, evaluate associated risks, implement basic control measures and record findings — thereby supporting safer working and learning environments

  • Learners should be at least 16 years old
  • Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills
  • Should be able to understand and follow simple instructions
  • No prior qualification or experience in risk assessment is needed
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  • Must be willing to take part in class and practical activities
Course Code Curriculum Title Credit DLH
INNOQ5416011-1 Core Concepts of Risk Assessment 1 6
INNOQ5416011-2 Hazard and Risk Recognition 1 6
INNOQ5416011-3 Approaches to Risk Evaluation 1 6
INNOQ5416011-4 Implementing Preventive Actions 1 6
INNOQ5416011-5 Reviewing Control Effectiveness 1 4
INNOQ5416011-6 Communicating Assessment Outcomes 1 4

Core Concepts of Risk Assessment

  • Understand the purpose of risk assessment.

  • Identify key terms and stages of the process.

  • Recognize legal and workplace responsibilities.

Hazard and Risk Recognition

  • Identify common workplace hazards.

  • Distinguish between hazards and risks.

  • Apply simple methods to spot and assess risks.

Approaches to Risk Evaluation

  • Understand basic risk evaluation methods.

  • Use simple tools to rate and prioritize risks.

  • Record findings accurately.

Implementing Preventive Actions

  • Understand the hierarchy of controls.

  • Apply suitable control measures.

  • Check the effectiveness of preventive actions.

Reviewing Control Effectiveness

  • Recognize when and why reviews are needed.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.

  • Recommend simple improvements.

Communicating Assessment Outcomes

  • Understand the need for clear communication.

  • Present and share assessment results.

  • Encourage understanding and feedback.

  • Beginners looking to understand risk assessment and workplace safety.
  • Staff or supervisors tasked with managing hazards and risks.
  • Professionals in sectors where safety is key, seeking formal recognition of skills.
  • Students or graduates preparing for careers in health, safety, or environmental roles.
  • Individuals aiming to meet compliance requirements or gain foundational risk management knowledge.
  • All modules within this qualification are assessed internally by the approved training centre and externally verified by InnoQual UK.
    The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that every learner meets the specific learning outcomes and performance standards.
  • A Pass in any unit is awarded only when the learner provides authentic, valid, and sufficient evidence demonstrating achievement of all assessment criteria.
    Assessors are responsible for evaluating this evidence and confirming that the learner has achieved the competence required by InnoQual UK’s quality standard

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