Health and Safety for Travel and Tourism

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/504/7987
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know health and safety responsibilities when working in travel and tourism.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify health and safety responsibilities of employers.
  • 1.2
    Identify health and safety responsibilities of employees.
  • 1.3
    State how the workplace is defined in relation to health and safety in travel and tourism, giving examples of different work places.
2

Know how to find information on health and safety when working in travel and tourism.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify sources of information about health and safety at work.
3

Know about risks and hazards that occur in the travel and tourism industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe hazards commonly found in workplaces in the travel and tourism industry.
  • 3.2
    Identify risks associated with commonly found hazards.
  • 3.3
    Describe how to carry out a risk assessment.
  • 3.4
    Identify immediate actions that should be taken to reduce risks from commonly found hazards.
  • 3.5
    Explain health and safety signs and symbols in common use in the European Union.
  • 3.6
    Describe appropriate courses of action to be taken in emergency situations.