The NVQ level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is completely evaluated by each candidates’ competency.
Evidence of your competency is based on real world, on-the-job training. You can even use your historic records as evidence to contribute towards your NVQ qualification.
You may already have the evidence in your hands to pass this fantastic NVQ training course from ProQual.
Syllabus Unit No. | Learning Outcome |
D/616/9536 | Promote a positive health and safety culture |
F/616/9531 | Develop and implement the health and safety policy |
J/616/9532 | Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information |
R/616/9534 | Develop and maintain individual and organizational competence in health and safety matters |
Y/616/9535 | Identify, assess and control health and safety risks |
H/616/9537 | Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety |
K/616/9538 | Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety |
M/616/9539 | Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures |
H/616/9540 | Develop and implement health and safety review systems |
K/616/9541 | Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice |
National Vocational Qualification
- Course Level: Level 6 – Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree
- Time dedication: 1,064 hours approx.
- Course duration: 2 years
- Average completion time: 5-7 months
- Study method: On-the-job
- Evidence submission: Electronic / Online
- Evidence assessment: Dedicated NVQ Assessor / External Verifier
- NVQ Training Support: Yes – tutor supported
The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice is a Degree Level qualification. The development was a consultative process with the awarding and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health to ensure it meets the demanding standards of the industry sector
Work Based Learning
Vocational qualifications are a preferred learning style of employers, the competency of an employee is assessed and proven “on the job” by external qualified assessors
Cost Savings
Completing a qualification “on the job” is also cost effective. While undertaking this qualification, your internal systems will get a complete review and overhaul, which will be a massive benefit, you will also save the costs associated with traditional training, including:
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Expenses
You Cannot Fail an NVQ
You cannot fail an NVQ, you are either competent or not yet competent. Unlike with academic qualifications there are no exams to fail and re-sit.
No Examinations
You can complete a degree level qualification without having to sit an exam. NVQ level 6 is equal to a Bachelor’s Degree on the UK qualification framework and it is based on evidence you produce of your day to day employment.
Recognized Globally
The NVQ Level 6 is accepted globally as a professional health and safety qualification for Health & Safety Managers and Supervisors.
Career Progression
A natural progression from the NEBOSH National or International General Certificate Course, to progress your professional development
IOSH Membership
The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety meeting the requirement for Graduate Membership (GradIOSH) leading to Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
Essentially there are 4 steps to passing this NVQ Level 6 in OHS.
NVQ assessors guide you as you submit your evidence.
Our internal verifier checks over your submitted evidence.
Your evidence is sent to ProQual to be externally verified.
Certificate Delivery – Once your work has been checked and passed, we will arrange for your certificate to be posted to you.
NVQ assessors guide you as you submit your evidence.
As an NVQ candidate you will submit relevant documents against the syllabus criteria. Your evidence is then uploaded to an Online Portal to store in one convenient location. Our NVQ assessors will guide you, providing feedback until you have all the necessary evidence to prove your competency.
Our internal verifier checks over your submitted evidence.
Our internal verifiers will check your evidence, any issues will be brought to your attention to correct. Once internally verified your evidence is sent to ProQual to be externally re-checked.
Your evidence is sent to ProQual to be externally verified.
ProQual external verifiers will check candidate submissions to ensure a high standard is met and satisfied.
Certificate Delivery
Finally once your work has been checked and passed, you’ll receive a certificate as proof you have passed the NVQ level 6 course in occupational health and safety practice. We will arrange for your certificate to be posted to you at an address of your choosing.