NVQ level 7 Diploma in strategic health and safety leadership and management
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NVQ Level 7 Diploma Overview 
The aim of this NVQ Level 7 diploma is to provide senior management employees involved in the strategic management of the organisation the skills and confidence to make those decisions that effect change in the business.
The Level 7 Diploma in strategic health and safety leadership and management is a high-level, globally recognised qualification which is completely evaluated by each candidates’ competency. Evidence of competency is based on real world, on-the-job activities within your current role, this means that you can use previously created documentation as part of your portfolio.
The evidence you need may already be sitting in your files or desktop folders allowing a quick and convenient way to gain a level 7 qualification.
Who is this NVQ for?
The NVQ L7 Diploma in strategic management is designed to be taken by those in a senior management role and who are involved with the organisation’s occupational health and safety strategic planning.
The course is aimed at those who wish to enhance and expand their skills and be qualified competent in the following areas, learners will:
- Influence health and safety at a strategic level
- Be able to justify their strategic planning
- Be able to positively affect safety culture
- Improve their transferrable skills to leadership
- Build senior management skills to corporate level
What level is this NVQ qualification?
This NVQ is equivalent to a Master’s degree.
As the name suggests this qualification meets the criteria set out by the UK’s national qualifications framework (NQF) to be a level 7 qualification which is parallel to a level 11 on the Scottish credit and qualifications framework (SCQF).
NVQ Level 7 Cost / Quick Facts
- Course Level: Level 7 – Equivalent to Master’s Degree
- Time dedication: 500 hours approx
- Course duration: 2 years
- Average completion time: 10 – 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 7
The NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice is a Masters’ Degree Level qualification. Undergoing intensive development to meet strict NQF criteria needed to achieve level 7 status the syllabus evolution was a consultative process with the awarding body taking input from SHEilds and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
This rigorous attention to detail ensures it meets the requirements the industry needs and demands.
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.
Proving that successful candidates hold the required knowledge and know how to use this knowledge in real world scenarios.
While undertaking this qualification, your organisations internal systems will get a complete review and overhaul (undertaken by you), this is a huge benefit to your business.
Cost Savings
Completing a qualification “on the job” is also extremely cost effective due to the delivery style, no need to take time away from your duties to attend training courses. In fact, the more time you spend doing your job the quicker you will progress through the qualification.
In addition, you will also save the costs associated with traditional training, including:
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Expenses
- Employee down time
You Cannot Fail an NVQ
Unlike academic qualifications an NVQ doesn’t require you to sit any exams, therefore there are no examinations to fail.
No Examinations
An NVQ cannot be failed, you are either deemed competent or not yet competent, in the latter case you would need to increase the evidence portfolio’s content to further prove your competency.
Recognised Globally
The level 7 NVQ Diploma is recognised globally as a high level professional qualification for those in strategic senior management positions.
Career Progression
Sitting above both the NEBOSH Diploma and NVQ level 6 qualifications you will be head and shoulders above your peers however the sky is the limit. Completion of the NVQ level 7 will open doors to many international universities and will act as a bridge to their Health and Safety MSC programmes.
IOSH Membership
The NVQ level 7 Diploma in strategic health and safety leadership and management exceeds the requirement for Graduate Membership (GradIOSH), Once your IPD is completed you will be eligible for Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
NVQ Level 7 Course Details
This nvq course is broken down into 5 Units
NVQ Details & Downloads
Discover the NVQ L7 course details. We have a number of downloads for you to peruse before you make your decision to enrol
Eligibility Questionnaire: NVQ Level 7
Before you can enrol on the NVQ level 7 Diploma, we first need to establish if you are eligible with a short questionnaire.
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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 Manual: NVQ Level 7 in Strategic Health & Safety
| Syllabus Unit No. | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| A/618/5596 | Risk-based safety systems management |
| F/618/5597 | Safety culture, sustainability and the global effect on performance |
| J/618/5598 | Digital technologies and incident investigation |
| L/618/5599 | Development as a strategic manager |
| J/506/2048 | Establish business risk management processes |
Course Details: NVQ Level 7 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 7 Costs
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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 Masters Degree.
