Unit Award Scheme

108134 BASIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	risk assessments and the law	Summary sheet
2	the meanings of 'hazard' and 'risk'	Summary sheet
3	the five steps of a risk assessment	Summary sheet
4	the likelihood of risk, eg unlikely, very unlikely, likely, very likely and almost certain risks	Summary sheet
5	the method of obtaining a risk rating	Summary sheet
6	the final steps of the risk assessment	Summary sheet
7	the criteria of two hazard ratings and two risk ratings	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
8	identify common hazards and those in practice, eg when outside in a volunteering environment	Summary sheet
9	evaluate the risks identified by deciding who could be harrmed and how and the hierarchy of control	Summary sheet
10	suggest appropriate action to reduce or eliminate hazards identified as having a high assessment rating	Summary sheet
11	use a standard risk matrix to determine the likelihood of harm and the potential consequences of harm for a given risk	Summary sheet
experienced
12	undertaking a risk assessment for a given environment and completing a risk assessment template for a given activity.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 22 July 2017Level - Level One