Qualification Regulator

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual in England

Qualification Number

603/4329/1 

Qualification Regulation Start Date

19 June 2020 

Qualification Operational Start Date

22 June 2020

Qualification Size

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 12 hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): Minimum GLH: 2 Maximum GLH: 4

Credit: 2

The aim of the qualification is to develop each learner’s ability to prevent, mitigate and manage the effects of infectious disease in the context of their own role and in the environment in which they operate. 

The objective of the qualification is to provide a benefit to learners by enabling them to contribute 

• to the effective control of infectious diseases in the context of their own roles and operating environment
• to the effective contingency planning associated with infectious disease in the context of own role and operating environment. 

This qualification is a pathway qualification comprised of one mandatory core units and one mandatory unit selected from the range of optional pathways. Learners are required to have successfully achieved two units in order to be awarded the qualification certificate in their chosen pathway. The qualification certificate will reflect the qualification title identified within the pathway selected.  

The qualification certificate will reflect the qualification title identified within the pathway selected: 

• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management for School and Childcare Environments  
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Sports Clubs and Facility Environments   
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Swimming Pool Environments   
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Gymnastics Environments   
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Fitness Environment   
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Leisure Environments   
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Prison Environments
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Office and Contact Centre Environments   
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Factory, Plants and Warehouse Environments

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Construction and Outdoor Work Environments 

Learners and benefits

This qualification is for any person that fulfils a role in the workplace in any of the confirmed pathways. It will ensure safety of the learners,  their associates, clients, customers, pupils or participants whilst fulfilling their role during a time of pandemic or threat of infection.  It also serves to prevent the transmission of infectious disease.

Learner entry requirements

Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to: 

• be accurately identified
• be at least 16 years of age
• be able to communicate effectively in English [reading, speaking, listening and writing]
• be able to evidence a role within the workplace in the selected pathway 

16 and 17-year olds are accepted into this qualification under their remit under a traineeship or apprenticeship.

Learner exit requirements 

Education exit routes: This qualification will support progression on higher level health and safety qualifications.   

Employment exit routes: This qualification will support a range of roles in the workplace and serve as continued professional development in this area.

Recognised centre and qualification approval status 

The qualification is designed to be delivered through local, regional and national training providers, colleges, universities and industry employers. It is accessible to any organisation which meets the centre recognition and qualification approval conditions.  

Qualification delivery model

The qualification is designed to be delivered through digital learning and mentoring techniques although some providers will prefer a blended model which include a face to face workshop style dependent upon the pathways, nature and risks associated with of the activities delivered in the environment. A protype delivery model is provided to recognised centres. This is fully aligned to the qualification and in consideration of the industry needs. It should be delivered flexibly to support each centre’s approach and learners needs. Due to the inclusive nature of this qualification alternative models will not be accepted. 

Qualification assessment framework

The following assessment methods have been validated for this qualification dependent upon the pathway and audience: 

• portfolio of evidence OR
• professional discussion 

The recognised centre will be granted access to the standardised assessment materials provided by the awarding organisation at approval. The assessment tasks provide a clear indication of the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be assessed as part of the qualification. The recognised centre must ensure each learner completes the standardised tasks and tools as designed the awarding organisation. Each task contains the criteria against which learners’ levels of attainment will be measured. This serves to ensure comparable and reliable standards across recognised centres. 

Qualification quality assurance

Internal and external moderation is required to be conducted in accordance with risk-based tactics. This serves to ensure that the level of monitoring is proportionate to the nature of the qualification, the workforce and the number of learners registered. This qualification has been assigned a high-risk profile due to its nature.  The outcomes of external quality assurance interventions are recorded in via TAMS. Any risks are subsequently captured via the Centre Risk Profile. Centre Recognition Risk profiles provide the emphasis for additional risk controls which are proportionate to any risks presented.

This qualification is developed in partnership a range of industry partners. RYNAT and ASTARA have provided technical support on the mandatory core units. The following partnership have provided technical content for their specified pathways: 

B11 Education and SPORTIVITY

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management for School and Childcare Environments  

Blue Space Learning

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Sports Clubs and Facility Environments    

Becky Adlington training

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Swimming Pool Environments   

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Gymnastics Environments    

Future Fit Training

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Fitness Environment   

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Leisure Environments    

ASTARA Training

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Prison Environments 

Action Coach

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Office and Contact Centre Environments   

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Factory, Plants and Warehouse Environments

Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management in Construction and Outdoor Work Environments 

This qualification is endorsed by CIMSPA as valid CPD.

• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management Qualification Specification

• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management Unit Specification

• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management Delivery, Assessment and QA Arrangements

• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management Learner Brief and Learner Attainment Record

• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management digital learning experiences for the core mandatory unit.
• Transcend Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention, Mitigation and Management digital learning experiences for each pathway. 

The fee per learners is inclusive of the registration and an eCertificate [for successful learners only]. All assessment materials are complimentary in word format. 

The fee per learner is 25 + VAT inclusive of all digital materials