NVQ Level 6 Diploma In Occupational Health & Safety
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NVQ Level 6 Diploma Overview 
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.
Who is this NVQ course for?
The NVQ level 6 course is aimed at those responsible for developing day-to-day Health and Safety procedures within their workplace and implementing them effectively.
The aim of this course is to provide holistic training, imparting a deep understanding of occupational health and safety management in a practical way.
An ideal qualification for those looking to balance Diploma level studies with a demanding existing role.
What level is this NVQ in Health & Safety?
As the name suggests, this NVQ is a level 6 qualification in health and safety, based on the UK’s national qualification framework or NQF. A Level 10, on the Scottish framework (SCQF) and equivalent to a University Bachelors Degree Internationally.
NVQ Level 6 Cost / Quick Facts
- Course Level: Level 6 – Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree
- Time dedication: 1,064 hours approx
- Course duration: 2 years
- Average completion time: 7-12 months
- Study method: On-the-job
- Evidence submission: Electronic / Online
- Evidence assessment: Dedicated NVQ Assessor / External Verifier
- NVQ Training Support: Yes – tutor supported
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NVQ Details & DownloadsMain Benefits of the NVQ Level 6
The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice is a Degree Level qualification. The development was a consultative process with the awarding body taking input from SHEilds 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
- Employee down time
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. SHEilds 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.
Recognised 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
Older qualifications have been removed by IOSH for not meeting their strict membership criteria. The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety meeting the requirement for Graduate Membership (GradIOSH) leading to Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
NVQ Level 6 Course Details
This nvq course is broken down into 10 study modules
NVQ Details & Downloads
Discover the NVQ L6 course details. We have a number of downloads for you to peruse before you make your decision to enrol
Eligibility Questionnaire: NVQ Level 6
Before you can enrol on the NVQ level 6 Diploma, we first need to establish if you are eligible with a short questionnaire.
Download NVQ Eligibility Questionnaire
Once downloaded, complete the questionnaire with the candidates details, don’t forget to save it, then email it along with a copy of your photographic I.D to: success@sheilds.org
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Once you’ve sent us a completed questionnaire, a member of the SHEilds team from your area will contact you to walk through the rest of the NVQ enrolment process.
Course Syllabus: NVQ Level 6 in Health & Safety
| 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 organisational 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 |
Course Details: NVQ Level 6 in Health & Safety
Easy to use NVQ Platform
Includes a central online portal to organise your NVQ evidence
What is Online Learning?
Online learning or e-learning is an electronic means of study or study submission. For this NVQ course you will use a specially designed easy to use online platform, which allows you to upload your NVQ evidence and other documents.
SHEilds NVQ assessors use this same platform to critique your work and provide feedback.
Easy to use NVQ Platform
- A benefit of joining a world leading health and safety training company are our world-renowned eLearning platforms
Tried and Tested
- SHEilds have been delivering world class eLearning courses since 2002, giving us plenty of time and experience to improve and hone our systems
Simple is best
- All of the complex technical requirements are smoothly placed behind our user-friendly interface. Keeping our portal as simple as possible
Tech support
- Our eLearning platform is supported by our UK based Tech Team. We have many options for you to contact us and speak to a member of our team.
NVQ Level 6 Costs
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Download NVQ Eligibility Questionnaire
Downloaded and complete the questionnaire with candidate details, don’t forget to save it, then email it to: success@sheilds.org
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Once you’ve sent us a completed questionnaire, a member of the SHEilds team from your area will contact you to walk through the rest of the NVQ enrolment process.
NVQ Level 6 Cost:
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NQF Level
We have created a chart to show the NQF level of each SHEilds Qualification. This Diploma is the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree.
