Risk Management and Control in Occupa... | OFQUAL

Months 1-6: Portfolio evidence collection throughout learning
Months 6-9: Written assignments and case studies
Month 9: Observed practice assessments
Month 10: Professional discussion (final assessment)

Learning Objective

To enable the learner to critically evaluate an organisation’s existing risk profile and risk management strategies within the health and social care sector.
To enable the learner to analyse and recommend improvements to an organisation's current risk assessment procedures, considering the practical limitations and challenges within health and social care settings.
To enable the learner to evaluate the characteristics and practical applications of different risk control hierarchies in a variety of health and social care contexts.
To enable the learner to analyse the relevant legal requirements and compliance standards pertaining to risk management in occupational health and safety, specifically within the health and social care sector.
To enable the learner to analyse the significance and potential impact of near misses and accidents on individuals and the organisation as a whole in health and social care environments.
To enable the learner to evaluate the effectiveness of existing incident and accident reporting regimes and recommend improvements to enhance their functionality and impact within a health and social care organisation.

This unit explores the health and safety risk assessment process, risk control principles, and the management of accidents and near misses.