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Level 3 Award in Controlling Risks to Health and Safety in Agriculture and Production Horticulture

This Level 3 Award in Controlling Risks to Health and Safety in Agriculture and Production Horticulture has been specifically designed with support from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Lantra Sector Skills Council to ‘provide people working within agriculture and horticulture with knowledge to help them protect their own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of employees who may be affected by their activities’ (HSE).

Forming part of the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) this qualification encourages learners to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to support their roles and develop their careers.

Who is this qualification for?

There are two levels of qualification. Level 3 is designed for supervisors, skilled employees, unit managers, union or worker safety representatives and farmers / growers who are self-employed or employing only family.

The Level 2 can be found here

What are the benefits of completing these qualifications?

Learners undertaking this qualifications will develop their knowledge of a range of issues in relation to health and safety within the land-based sector. The units will enable learners to test their knowledge and understanding and evidence their awareness of health and safety issues.

This qualification will also provide learners with further training opportunities within Health and Safety and other related areas. Progression may take several routes such as:

  • Self-employment
  • Paid employment (e.g. fair weather workers and grant aided work)
  • Voluntary work

How long will it take to complete?

The Level 3 Award is awarded on the achievement of 6 credits (40 Guided Learning Hours*) and all credits must come from the 2 mandatory units.

* Guided Learning Hours represent an average rather than a defined number and the actual time taken by learners to achieve the number of credits required will vary.

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