Level 2 Award in Emergency Response & Rescue
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Emergency Response & Rescue program, designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to workplace and community emergencies. It emphasizes rapid assessment, safe rescue techniques, and compliance with international safety and emergency management standards. Participants will gain the competence to act as certified emergency responders, ensuring readiness in both industrial and public environments.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Emergency Response & Rescue |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Emergency Response Roles, responsibilities, and legal frameworks for emergency responders.
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Scene Safety and Risk Assessment Hazard identification, personal safety, and securing the incident site.
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Emergency Communications Effective use of radios, alarms, and reporting protocols.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) in Emergencies CPR, AED use, and casualty stabilization during rescue operations.
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Rescue Tools and Equipment Identification, safe handling, and application of rescue gear.
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Search and Rescue Techniques Locating, accessing, and extracting casualties in confined or hazardous spaces.
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First Aid for Traumatic Injuries Immediate care for bleeding, fractures, burns, and shock during rescues.
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Fire and Hazardous Environment Response Evacuation, smoke movement, and safe rescue in fire or chemical incidents.
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Incident Management and Reporting Command structure, casualty prioritization, and accurate documentation.
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Practical Rescue Drills Hands‑on scenarios applying emergency response and rescue techniques under time pressure.
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Builds competence in emergency response and rescue operations
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and international safety standards
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Strengthens skills in casualty management, search and rescue, and incident reporting
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Provides tools for safe and effective response in hazardous environments
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in safety, security, and emergency management
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Emergency response team members in workplaces and communities
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Industrial safety officers and supervisors
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Security and facility management staff
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Volunteer and community rescue workers
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Individuals preparing for advanced rescue or fire service qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical rescue assessment
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and live rescue drills
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Total Questions: 35 theory + 1 practical assessment
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 2 days (12–14 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Emergency Response & Rescue
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