Level 2 Award in Working in Heat
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Working in Heat develops practical competence in recognising, assessing and controlling heat-related workplace risks.The programme covers heat stress, dehydration, acclimatisation, hyd...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Working in Heat develops practical competence in recognising, assessing and controlling heat-related workplace risks.
The programme covers heat stress, dehydration, acclimatisation, hydration, work-rest cycles, environmental monitoring, PPE, worker observation and emergency first-aid response.
What You'll Learn
- Occupational Heat Exposure
- Heat-Stress Hazards
- Effects of Heat on the Body
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
- Dehydration
- Heat-Risk Assessment
- Acclimatisation
- Work-Rest Cycles
- Shade and Cooling Arrangements
- Hydration Practices
- Electrolyte Awareness
- Heat-Appropriate PPE
- Environmental Heat Monitoring
- Heat-Stress Indicators
- Emergency First Aid
- Worker Monitoring
- Heat-Safety Documentation
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Working in Heat course is suitable for Construction Workers, Industrial Operatives, Foundry Personnel, Kitchen and Hospitality Staff, Site Supervisors and Safety Officers.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop competence in controlling heat-related risks
- Improve recognition of heat-stress symptoms
- Strengthen hydration and acclimatisation practices
- Improve heat-exposure monitoring
- Develop emergency-response knowledge
- Support safer work in high-temperature environments
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical heat-safety project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on safety project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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