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NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification is for learners responsible for working conditions in their workplace.

You can use the NVQ health and safety qualification as proof of your competency in your job role. The qualification will allow you to prove and develop your knowledge of developing day-to-day health and safety procedures and implementing them effectively.

Upon completing this health and safety NVQ, you will know that you are doing this to the industry standard and could have renewed career progression opportunities.

What Does the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety NVQ Cover?

The qualification structure includes the following mandatory units:

  • Promoting a positive health and safety culture
  • Implementing and developing effective communication systems for health and safety information
  • Identifying, assessing and controlling health and safety risks
  • Implementing and developing reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
  • Developing and implementing health and safety review systems
  • Implementing and developing the health and safety policy
  • Maintaining and developing individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
  • Developing and implementing proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
  • Implementing and developing health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
  • Maintaining knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety procedure

To pass the NVQ, you are required to complete each of the units by providing the relevant evidence. Once you have completed all of the units, the assessor will review the portfolio and provide feedback. After you have responded to the input, the assessor will send the portfolio to an IQA, who will decide if the NVQ is complete.

What happens during a NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety?

Your NVQ is completed as an on-the-job qualification, meaning you can gather evidence from your normal day-to-day activities.

Once you’ve enrolled you’ll be assigned an Assessor who will induct you. They are there to support you throughout your NVQ journey and will keep in regular contact with you. You’ll be given access to our ePortfolio system and can upload evidence whenever you like for your Assessor to review. Most of your contact with your Assessor can be completed online or via video call for your convenience.

 

Price per learner

NVQ L6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
£1900 + VAT

Benefits of completing an NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

  • Nationally recognised accredited NVQ
  • Can be used to gain the Black Manager CSCS Card
  • High-level qualification
  • A flexible qualification that can be complete around your schedule
  • Can be completed online via our ePortfolio system
  • Accepted when applying for Graduate Membership of IOSH
  • Lifetime qualification, meaing it doesn’t expire

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    Benefits of completing an NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

    • Nationally recognised accredited NVQ
    • Can be used to gain the Black Manager CSCS Card
    • High-level qualification
    • A flexible qualification that can be complete around your schedule
    • Can be completed online via our ePortfolio system
    • Accepted when applying for Graduate Membership of IOSH
    • Lifetime qualification, meaing it doesn’t expire

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    • How will I be assessed?
      How will I be assessed?

      You will be assessed through various methods. Such as evidence generated from the workplace, professional discussions, witness testimonials, observations and written questions. In addition, assessors carry out assessment calls via Skype throughout the process. The qualification structure includes the following mandatory units:

      • Promoting a positive health and safety culture
      • Implementing and developing effective communication systems for health and safety information
      • Identifying, assessing and controlling health and safety risks
      • Implementing and developing reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
      • Developing and implementing health and safety review systems
      • Implementing and developing the health and safety policy
      • Maintaining and developing individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
      • Developing and implementing proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
      • Implementing and developing health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
      • Maintaining knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety procedure

      To pass the NVQ, you are required to complete each of the units by providing the relevant evidence. Once you have completed all of the units, the assessor will review the portfolio and provide feedback. After you have responded to the input, the assessor will send the portfolio to an IQA, who will decide if the NVQ is complete.

    • How long is a Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety NVQ?

      The time it takes to complete the NVQ is dependant on how quickly you can gather the relevant evidence. However, the qualification doesn’t have a set time limit and can be completed at your own pace.

    • What are the entry requirements for this NVQ?

      The qualification will assess your competence in your current job role. Therefore, you must be 19 or over and work in a health & safety-related role to enrol.

      The assessor will also require you to complete a skills-based questionnaire, as well as providing a copy of their CV.

      We advise that you have an expert witness within your organisation (e.g. line manager) to provide witness testaments throughout the process.

    • Is there a payment plan?

      We offer interest-free payment plans on all NVQs.

      Options include:

      • 50/50: 50% payable upon booking, 50% payable upon completion.
      • 4 equal payments, over the first 4 months.
    • Are there opportunities for further development?

      On completion of the NVQ, we will issue a qualification certificate. This certificate does not expire, and you do not need to renew it.

      IOSH now accept the ProQual Level 6 NVQ when you apply for Graduate Membership of IOSH. Please note that IOSH will accept learners from all warding bodies enrolled on the old Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice up to the cut-off certification date of 31st August 2019.

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