Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice​

Description

Course Overview

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 day-to-day 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 Details

• Awarding body: ProQual
• Qualification title: ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
• Ofqual qualification number: 603/3106/9
• Level: Level 6
• Total qualification time: 1064 hours
• Guided learning hours: 532

Who Is This NVQ For?

This qualification is suitable for experienced workers who are already carrying out the relevant role in the workplace and need formal recognition of their competence.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. This qualification is approved for candidates aged 19+

Qualification Structure

Candidates must complete all of the Mandatory units.

The full unit titles, learning outcomes and assessment criteria are available in the attached PDF. They have not been reproduced here so this page stays clear and easy to read.

Assessment

This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. The qualification must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.

Typical Evidence

• Observation report by assessor
• Assignments/projects/reports
• Professional discussion
• Witness testimony
• Candidate product
• Worksheets
• Record of oral and written questioning
• Recognition of Prior Learning

Certification

Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded certification by ProQual.

• A certificate listing all units achieved
• A certificate giving the full qualification title

Next Steps

Speak to our team to confirm that this NVQ is the right route for your role and to discuss the evidence you already have from your day-to-day work.

Card Information

The Level 6 NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety will allow learners to develop skills to progress within the health and safety sector.

On completion of the NVQ and a CITB Managers Health, Safety & Environment Test (minimum requirement) you will be able to apply for a CSCS Black Managers CSCS Card.

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