Level 2 Award in Process Safety Fundamentals
Level 2 Award in Process Safety Fundamentals
- Foundational Knowledge: Gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of process safety and its critical role in preventing accidents and managing risks.
- Risk Assessment Skills: Learn how to identify, assess, and manage safety hazards in process industries, ensuring workplace safety.
- Industry Relevance: Understand the safety standards and protocols specific to high-risk sectors such as oil & gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
- Career Opportunities: Ideal for those looking to pursue roles in process safety, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), and safety management.
- Compliance: Understand the importance of compliance with industry-specific safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Understand the basic principles of process safety and why it is crucial in high-risk industrial operations.
- Be able to identify key process safety hazards and assess potential risks associated with industrial processes.
- Gain knowledge of risk management strategies, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, and control measures.
- Understand the role of safety management systems in process safety and how they contribute to accident prevention.
- Be familiar with the concepts of emergency preparedness, incident response, and mitigation measures.
- Understand industry standards and regulations governing process safety, including OSHA, HSE guidelines, and ISO standards.
- Introduction to Process Safety
- Definition and importance of process safety in high-risk industries.
- The relationship between safety culture, health, and safety performance in industrial environments.
- Key principles and goals of process safety: preventing accidents, protecting people, and safeguarding the environment.
- Overview of key regulations and industry standards related to process safety.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Types of hazards in industrial processes (chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental).
- Introduction to hazard identification methods such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
- Risk assessment techniques: evaluating the likelihood and consequence of risks, and determining risk tolerability.
- Importance of risk ranking and the role of risk control in process safety management.
- Safety Management Systems
- The role and structure of a safety management system (SMS) in maintaining process safety.
- Key components of SMS: policy, leadership, risk management, and communication.
- Understanding safety audits, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.
- Importance of leadership commitment and a safety culture for effective safety management.
- Process Safety Metrics and Performance Indicators
- Introduction to key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring process safety.
- Safety performance monitoring: how to assess safety data, evaluate safety trends, and identify areas for improvement.
- The role of safety audits and inspections in verifying compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Techniques for managing and reducing safety risks over time, based on KPI data.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Developing effective emergency response plans for industrial settings.
- The importance of crisis management, contingency planning, and incident response in process safety.
- Preparing for potential process safety incidents: identifying vulnerabilities and preparing appropriate safety protocols.
- Role of first responders and on-site emergency teams in managing incidents.
- Process Safety Regulations and Standards
- Overview of key safety regulations and standards such as OSHA, API standards, ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management), and ATEX (Explosion Protection Regulations).
- Understanding compliance requirements and how to integrate them into day-to-day operations.
- Importance of safety reporting and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- The role of international standards in shaping global safety practices.
- Process Safety Technician
- Safety Officer
- HSE Coordinator
- Process Safety Engineer (Entry Level)
- Risk Management Assistant
- Incident Response Coordinator
- Health & Safety Compliance Officer
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultant
- Industry-Specific Learning: Gain expertise in process safety specifically tailored to high-risk industries such as chemical, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals.
- Practical Skills: Learn practical techniques for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, equipping you with real-world tools for ensuring workplace safety.
- Compliance-Focused: Ensure that you understand the critical compliance standards and regulations needed to meet industry safety requirements.
- Career Opportunities: This award enhances your employability in the safety and risk management sectors, opening doors to numerous roles in safety-critical industries.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced professionals who bring valuable knowledge and insights from the industry to the classroom.
Study Units
- Introduction to Process Safety
- Definition and importance of process safety in high-risk industries.
- The relationship between safety culture, health, and safety performance in industrial environments.
- Key principles and goals of process safety: preventing accidents, protecting people, and safeguarding the environment.
- Overview of key regulations and industry standards related to process safety.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Types of hazards in industrial processes (chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental).
- Introduction to hazard identification methods such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
- Risk assessment techniques: evaluating the likelihood and consequence of risks, and determining risk tolerability.
- Importance of risk ranking and the role of risk control in process safety management.
- Safety Management Systems
- The role and structure of a safety management system (SMS) in maintaining process safety.
- Key components of SMS: policy, leadership, risk management, and communication.
- Understanding safety audits, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.
- Importance of leadership commitment and a safety culture for effective safety management.
- Process Safety Metrics and Performance Indicators
- Introduction to key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring process safety.
- Safety performance monitoring: how to assess safety data, evaluate safety trends, and identify areas for improvement.
- The role of safety audits and inspections in verifying compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Techniques for managing and reducing safety risks over time, based on KPI data.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Developing effective emergency response plans for industrial settings.
- The importance of crisis management, contingency planning, and incident response in process safety.
- Preparing for potential process safety incidents: identifying vulnerabilities and preparing appropriate safety protocols.
- Role of first responders and on-site emergency teams in managing incidents.
- Process Safety Regulations and Standards
- Overview of key safety regulations and standards such as OSHA, API standards, ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management), and ATEX (Explosion Protection Regulations).
- Understanding compliance requirements and how to integrate them into day-to-day operations.
- Importance of safety reporting and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- The role of international standards in shaping global safety practices.
Upon completion of the Level 2 Award, learners will:
- Understand the basic principles of process safety and why it is crucial in high-risk industrial operations.
- Be able to identify key process safety hazards and assess potential risks associated with industrial processes.
- Gain knowledge of risk management strategies, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, and control measures.
- Understand the role of safety management systems in process safety and how they contribute to accident prevention.
- Be familiar with the concepts of emergency preparedness, incident response, and mitigation measures.
- Understand industry standards and regulations governing process safety, including OSHA, HSE guidelines, and ISO standards.
This qualification is crafted for individuals looking to strengthen their understanding of process safety within high-risk industrial environments. It is ideal for:
Entry-Level Safety Professionals
Individuals beginning their careers in HSE, risk management, or process safety who need a solid foundation in safety protocols and industry standards.
Process Industry Workers
Technicians, operators, and junior engineers working in chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing sectors who want to enhance their safety knowledge and career prospects.
HSE and Compliance Assistants
Those supporting health, safety, and environmental functions within their organization and seeking formal training in process safety principles.
Engineering and Science Graduates
Fresh graduates in engineering, chemistry, or related disciplines aiming to specialize in process safety or seeking roles in high-risk industries.
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Frontline managers and supervisors responsible for ensuring safe work practices and emergency preparedness within process facilities.
Career Switchers and Skill Enhancers
Professionals from non-safety roles aiming to transition into process safety or add safety credentials to their current job profile.
Training Candidates for Higher Qualifications
Learners who plan to progress to more advanced qualifications (such as Level 3/4 diplomas in Process Safety or HSE) and need a recognized stepping stone to build a strong base.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
