Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. risk assessments and the law

2. the meanings of 'hazard' and 'risk'

3. the five steps of a risk assessment

4. the likelihood of risk, eg unlikely, very unlikely, likely, very likely and almost certain risks

5. the method of obtaining a risk rating

6. the final steps of the risk assessment

7. the criteria of two hazard ratings and two risk ratings

demonstrated the ability to

8. identify common hazards and those in practice, eg when outside in a volunteering environment

9. evaluate the risks identified by deciding who could be harrmed and how and the hierarchy of control

10. suggest appropriate action to reduce or eliminate hazards identified as having a high assessment rating

11. use a standard risk matrix to determine the likelihood of harm and the potential consequences of harm for a given risk

experienced

12. undertaking a risk assessment for a given environment and completing a risk assessment template for a given activity.