NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Course

The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in health and safety course is aimed at those responsible for developing day-to-day H&S procedures within their workplace.

Get qualified while “on-the-job” – A practical, vocational qualification for those already employed in a job-role with high-levels of health and safety responsibilities.

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You cannot fail an NVQ
There are No Exams!
Get qualified while on the job
Recognised Globally
Level 6 professional qualification
Assessor support & guidance
Influence a positive health & safety culture
Designed for health & safety managers

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NVQ level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice Overview

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The NVQ level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is completely evaluated by each candidates’ competency. Evidence of competency is based on real world, on-the-job activities. Candidates can even use historic records as evidence to contribute towards this NVQ qualification.

You may already have the evidence in your hands to contribute towards this professional NVQ course from ProQual.

The aim of this NVQ is to prove a candidates’ deep understanding of occupational health and safety management in a practical way.

This course is suited to those with high-levels of health and safety responsibility within their organisation and is an ideal qualification for those looking to balance Diploma level studies with a demanding existing role.

With 24/7 access to an online NVQ platform to submit evidence towards the qualification, this NVQ is suitable for those working anywhere in world!

Key Topics

Important key topics covered by the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety include:

Developing and implementing a health & safety policy
Effective communication systems for health & safety
Identification, evaluation and control of health & safety risks
Establish proactive and reactive monitoring systems
Emergency response
Review systems for health & safety

This NVQ Level 6 course is studied “on the Job” and submitted online

Our NVQ Level 6 course studies directly relate to each candidates workplace activities.

Assessment is completely evaluated by each candidates’ competency within their role, by submitting documented evidence to an Online Portfolio as proof of competence in health & safety.

Quick Facts

Quick Course Information

Brand	ProQual
Manufacturer	SHEilds Ltd
Study method	Online, Vocational training
Course Level	NQF Level 6, Equivalent to a University Bachelors Degree
Time Dedication	532 hours private research, 532 hours vocational study, total 1064 hours qualification time
Course duration / eLearning access	24 months
Course Start Dates	Any time
Average completion time	7-12 Months
Assessment Style	Competency based assessment, Online evidence submission
Evidence Assessment	Dedicated NVQ Assessor, External Verifier
NVQ Training Support	Assessor supported, one to one meetings, video conferencing, email, telephone
Professional Memberships	Certified Membership (CertIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Leading to Chartered Membership (CMIOSH)
Exam Fees	No additional costs, No exams

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£2,195 Exc VAT

SKU: NVQL6P Categories: Diplomas in Health & Safety, NVQ Courses

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SHEilds UK

UK Head Office based in Hull, United Kingdom.

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Phone: +44 (0) 1482 806 805

SHEilds South Africa

South Africa regional head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Open: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm

Phone: +2711 675 4177

SHEilds UAE

SHEilds Middle East regional office, based in Dubai, UAE.

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Phone: +971 4 375 4012

Course Details

Awarding Body

ProQual are approved by Ofqual to develop and award qualifications. SHEilds are an approved ProQual Assessment Centre, providing Vocational Qualifications around the globe.

You can find out more about our ProQual awarding body from their official website: www.proqualab.com

Recommended for

Candidates already in employment in a position of responsibility for developing / implementing day-to-day Health and Safety procedures.

Practical in nature the NVQ Level 6 qualification is ideal for those looking to balance Diploma level studies with a demanding existing role.

Study Method

While undertaking your current job role and following the guidance provided within the online platform; learners will compile evidence of their competency for review by their course assessors and feedback will be given.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is approved for candidates aged 19 and over. Although there are no other formal entry requirements to enrol onto the qualification, as a provider SHEilds must carry out an initial assessment of a potential candidates skills and knowledge before they are permitted to enrol. This aids to identify any gaps and to plan the assessment.

Therefore our ProQual NVQ training courses have Eligibility Criteria, which should be met before a candidate can enrol to undertake the qualification.

Study Syllabus

There are 10 mandatory units you must study for this NVQ level 6, which cover a broad range of topics ranging from, developing health and safety policies, promoting positive safety culture, to developing emergency procedures.

NVQ Training Support

You will be assigned an assessor who will work with you and provide guidance to assist in completing this qualification.

Course Assessment

NVQ candidates submit evidence to an online platform towards each unit of the NVQ. The assessor team will provide feedback about the documentation until it is deemed suitable as proof of competency for each particular unit.

An Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) team at SHEilds verifies the evidence and highlight any issues. Once the IQA is satisfied with the standard of documentation, all evidence will be submitted to ProQual for Externally Quality Assurance (EQA).

Once the ProQual EQA team has accepted your evidence to meet the standard of the course framework criteria, ProQual will award candidates the NVQ level 6 Diploma qualification.

Examinations

There are NO EXAMS for this course, you are assessed solely on your submitted work-based evidence and documents

Steps to Pass

Essentially there are 3 steps to passing this NVQ Level 6 in OHS qualification.

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

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.

Career Progression

The NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management is recommended progression for those who meet the entry requirements. Alternatively studying an alternative similar Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety or Environmental Management may be beneficial.

Course Guide & Syllabus

NVQ Level 6 Course Syllabus PDF

Study Modules: What you will learn from this L6 NVQ course
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

See the Qualification Frameworks below to compare qualifications.

NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Course