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Risk Assessment Level 2
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Understanding and managing workplace hazards is essential in every industry—and the Risk Assessment Level 2 course offers a practical, accessible route to gaining these vital skills. Designed for learners across sectors, this online course introduces the key principles of risk assessment and provides step-by-step guidance on how to identify, evaluate, and control risks effectively.

Whether you're responsible for health and safety or simply want to boost your workplace awareness, this course gives you the tools and confidence to apply sound risk assessment practices in real-world situations.

Key benefits include:

  • Free final exam to assess your understanding

  • Free digital certificate upon completion

  • Delivered by a CPD, UKRLP, and AOHT-registered provider

  • Fully online learning—study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere

  • Developed to meet UK workplace safety and compliance standards

Take the first step toward creating safer environments with this flexible and career-relevant course in risk assessment.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

12
sections
12
lectures
1h 8m
total

Course media

Description

The Risk Assessment Level 2 course offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential processes involved in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards. Risk assessment plays a central role in maintaining safety standards, protecting employees, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

This course walks learners through each stage of the risk assessment process—from recognising potential hazards to evaluating risks and applying control measures. Learners will explore how to conduct site-specific risk assessments, communicate findings, and implement safety plans that reduce workplace incidents.

The course also examines key legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, and introduces the responsibilities that individuals and organisations have when it comes to risk assessment. Real-world examples and scenarios are included to help learners understand how theory translates into practice.

With practical guidance on hazard categories, likelihood scoring, severity ranking, and documentation, learners will gain a well-rounded view of how risk assessments are structured and used to support decision-making.

Ideal for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, the course promotes a proactive safety culture that aligns with UK regulations and employer expectations.

Certification
Upon successful completion, learners receive a free, instantly downloadable digital certificate to recognise their achievement in risk assessment.

Who is this course for?

The Risk Assessment Level 2 course is suitable for a wide range of learners, especially those involved in maintaining or promoting safe work environments. It is particularly beneficial for:

  • Employees in supervisory or health and safety roles

  • Team leaders and shift managers across industries

  • Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV with a safety qualification

  • Entry-level workers aiming to improve workplace safety awareness

  • Business owners seeking basic risk assessment skills for compliance

This course is accessible to all learners, regardless of background or prior experience, and supports career progression in safety-related fields.

Requirements

To enrol in the Risk Assessment Level 2 course, learners will need:

  • Basic written English skills

  • A reliable internet connection and device (PC, tablet, or smartphone)

  • Motivation and self-discipline for completing an online course

Career path

Completing the Risk Assessment Level 2 course can lead to roles such as health and safety assistant, site supervisor, compliance support, team leader, or contribute to progression in sectors including construction, retail, logistics, education, and care services.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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