Level 2 Award in Process Safety Management

1. Introduction to Process Safety Management
   Overview of process safety concepts, importance, and relevance across industries.

2. Process Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
   Methods for identifying hazards and conducting detailed risk assessments.

3. Safety Management Systems
   Understanding the structure and function of process safety management systems (PSMS).

4. Process Design and Operation Safety
   Principles of designing and operating safe industrial processes.

5. Control of Substances and Hazardous Materials
   Safe storage, handling, and labeling of hazardous chemicals and materials.

6. Emergency Planning and Response
   Developing and implementing effective emergency procedures for process incidents.

7. Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
   Techniques for investigating process-related incidents and identifying preventive measures.

8. Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity
   Ensuring safe maintenance practices and reliability of critical equipment.

9. Human Factors and Safety Culture
   Understanding human behavior, communication, and its impact on safety performance.

10. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
    Overview of national and international process safety regulations and compliance requirements.

• Strengthens understanding of key process safety principles

• Reduces risks of industrial accidents and system failures

• Enhances career growth in high-risk industry sectors

• Builds compliance knowledge for safer workplace operations

• Process and production operators

• Safety officers and supervisors

• Engineering and maintenance staff

• Individuals working in manufacturing, oil and gas, or chemical industries

• Type: Written test and practical assessment

• Format: Multiple-choice questions, short-answer tasks, and scenario-based safety analysis

• Pass Mark: 60% or higher (overall)

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (written) + practical session

• Certification: Level 2 Award in Process Safety Management

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.

• Level 3 Certificate in Process Safety Management.

• Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

• Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment.

• Level 3 Award in Permit to Work Systems.

• Level 3 Award in Hazard Identification and Risk Control.

• Level 4 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

• Level 4 Diploma in Industrial Safety Management.

• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management.

• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification.

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.

• Professional development in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP Studies, Incident Investigation, Operational Risk Management, and Asset Integrity Management.

• Career opportunities as Process Safety Technician, Process Operator, HSE Assistant, Production Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, Process Safety Coordinator, Chemical Plant Operator, Operations Technician, Industrial Safety Officer, and Process Risk Assistant.