Level 2 Award in Chemical Spill Control
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Chemical Spill Control, designed for workers, supervisors, and safety officers responsible for handling, containing, and responding to chemical spills in industrial, laboratory, and commercial environments. The program emphasizes hazard identification, spill response procedures, PPE usage, and compliance with international safety regulations. Participants will gain the competence to respond effectively to chemical spills, minimize risks, and ensure workplace safety.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Chemical Spill Control |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Chemical Spill Control Principles, importance, and scope of spill prevention and response.
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Chemical Safety Regulations and Standards OSHA, REACH, ISO 45001, and HSE guidelines for chemical handling.
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Identifying hazardous substances, labeling, and risk evaluation.
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Chemical Properties and Spill Behavior Understanding reactivity, volatility, and environmental impact.
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Spill Prevention Strategies Storage, handling, and containment measures to reduce spill risks.
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Spill Response Procedures Step‑by‑step containment, neutralization, and cleanup methods.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Spill Control Selection, use, and maintenance of PPE for chemical spill response.
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Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures for alarms, evacuation, and coordination with emergency services.
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Waste Disposal and Environmental Protection Safe disposal of contaminated materials and compliance with environmental laws.
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Documentation, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement Spill reporting, record keeping, and embedding a culture of safety improvement.
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Builds competence in chemical spill prevention and response
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, REACH, and HSE standards
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Strengthens skills in hazard identification, PPE use, and emergency response
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in safety management, compliance, and environmental protection
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Industrial and laboratory workers handling chemicals
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Safety officers and compliance inspectors
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Supervisors in manufacturing, oil & gas, and chemical industries
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Individuals progressing from Level 1 Award in Workplace Safety (WSAF‑111) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical spill response project
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, and hands‑on spill containment project
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical project
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Chemical Spill Control (CSCA)
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