Description
National Vocational Qualifications
Introduction:
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice qualification is aimed at candidates who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures in their organisation. They may be a staff member, supervisor or manager looking to improve their knowledge and skills.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Qualification Profile:
| Qualification Title | ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in Practice |
| Ofqual Qualification Number | 603/3106/9 |
| Level | Level 6 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1064 hours |
| Guided Learning Hours | 532 |
| Assessment | Pass or Fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers |
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. There will be an initial assessment of a candidate’s skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. This qualification is approved for candidates aged 19+
The NVQ Process:
Prior to starting your NVQ you will be required to complete our registration process. Please email nvq@billrogersonsafety.co.uk and one of our assessors will contact you.
Your NVQ will require you to
- Answer and provide evidence to a number of questions
- Your evidence could include but not limited to
- CPD Records
- Risk Assessments
- Minutes of Meetings
- Training Certificates
- Provide a Witness testimony from your manager
- Prepare a minimum of 2 case studies regarding your role and experience
- Have a professional discussion with your Assessor
You will complete your NVQ via our online portfolio platform and there are no exams.
On successfully completing your NVQ, you will eligible to apply for GRAD IOSH status with the Institute of Occupational safety and Health (IOSH).
Qualification Structure:
Candidates must complete all of the Mandatory units
| Mandatory Units | |||
| Unit Reference
Number |
Unit Title | Unit
Level |
GLH |
| D/616/9536 | Promote a positive health and safety culture | 5 | 27 |
| F/616/9531 | Develop and implement the health and safety policy | 6 | 74 |
| J/616/9532 | Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information | 5 | 40 |
| R/616/9534 | Develop and maintain individual and organisational
competence in health and safety matters |
5 | 49 |
| Y/616/9535 | Identify, assess, and control health and safety risks | 6 | 73 |
| H/616/9537 | Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety | 6 | 52 |
| K/616/9538 | Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for
health and safety |
6 | 74 |
| M/616/9539 | Develop and implement health and safety emergency
response systems and procedures |
6 | 46 |
| H/616/9540 | Develop and implement health and safety review systems | 6 | 46 |
| K/616/9541 | Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice | 5 | 51 |
