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- Level 2 Award in Safe Working in Agriculture and Production Horticulture
- Level 3 Award in Controlling Risks to Health and Safety in Agriculture and Production Horticulture
These Health and Safety qualifications have 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) these two qualifications encourage learners to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to support their roles and develop their careers.
Who are these courses for
There are two levels of qualification: Level 2 is designed for anyone working in agriculture and production horticulture. 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.
What are the benefits of completing these qualifications?
Learners undertaking these 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.
These qualifications 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 2 Award is awarded on the achievement of 3 credits (23 Guided Learning Hours) and all credits must come from the mandatory unit. 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.
Structure and content of the awards
| |
Credit value |
| Level 2 Award in Safe Working in Agriculture and Production Horticulture |
| Mandatory Unit - Safe Working in the Land Based Sector |
3 |
| Level 3 Award in Controlling Risks to Health and Safety in Agriculture and Production Horticulture |
| Mandatory Unit - Controlling Risks to Health and Safety in the Land Based Sector |
3 |
| Mandatory Unit - Principles of Controlling Risks to Health and Safety in the Land Based Sector |
3 |
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For more information about either of these qualifications, contact the Customer Services team.
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