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NVQ Level 7 in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management 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 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 evidence in your hands to complete this NVQ training course from ProQual.
Key Topics
Important key topics covered by the NVQ Level 7 Diploma in strategic health and safety leadership and management include:
- Build skills and confidence in areas of personal and managerial leadership to corporate level
- Influence health and safety at a strategic level along with the effects of global issues
- Be able to justify their strategic planning
- Be able to positively affect safety culture and well being in the workplace
- Be able to research and implement projects to improve health and safety in the organisation
- Be able to prepare different types of reports for incidents, budgeting, and audits
- Be able to develop, establish and evaluate areas of business risk management
- Explore areas of digital, engineering, physical, chemical, biological hazards, and control methods
- Increase the appreciation for sustainability, environment alongside health and safety matters
The NVQ Diploma Level 7 course is studied while “on the job”
Our NVQ Level 7 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.
Course Details
Quick Course Information
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
This ProQual NVQ Level 7 Diploma course in strategic health and safety leadership and management has been designed for those in a managerial position within their organisation, that have responsibility for developing and applying health and safety at a senior level and those that are looking to expand their expertise and skills.
Study Method
While undertaking your current job role and following the guidance provided within the online platform; learners will research and prove their competency and understanding by providing evidence with professional discussions and witness testimony against the qualification criteria.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to enrol. However, candidates must be 19+ years of age and undertake a suitability assessment.
This qualification is aimed at those that have already completed a level 6 NVQ diploma in OHS or strategic management or equivalent.
In addition to the educational requirements candidates must be in a suitable senior management role with strategic responsibilities.
Study Syllabus
There are 5 mandatory units that must be completed successfully to gain this NVQ Level 7 Diploma qualification:
- Risk-based safety systems management
- Safety culture, sustainability and the global effect on performance
- Digital technologies and incident investigation
- Development as a strategic manager
- Establish business risk management processes
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
The course is competence based and learners will need to demonstrate that they meet the course criteria by way of submitting corroborated evidence. Learners’ competency will be assessed by SHEilds NVQ assessors. The assessment is based on evidence uploaded, statements provided and professional discussions.
There are various types of evidence that learners can submit, including:
- Reflective account of the learner
- Dissertation completed by the learner
- Completed health and safety documentation
- Witness testimonies from senior managers, technical experts, or colleagues
- Health and Safety procedures developed by the learner
- Activities in, and contributions to, professional bodies and organisations
- Safe systems of work/method statements developed by the learner
- Completed risk assessments
- Completed workplace inspection reports
- Completed investigation reports
- Records of training arranged or delivered for others
- Minutes of meetings
- Professional discussion
- Communications to and from regulatory authorities
- Communications to and from health and safety specialists or professionals
- Policies and procedures developed by the learner
- Strategic Plans which have been developed and implemented in the workplace
Workbooks, guidance documents and templates needed to complete this NVQ level 7 course will be provided to learners via the Learning Assistant online platform, where completed works and supporting evidence will be uploaded.
When your assessor is satisfied that your evidence meets the required criteria, they notify SHEilds internal verifier who will double check the submission. If the secondary check (internally verified) is approved the portfolio is then sent externally to the awarding body (ProQual) for final approval (externally verified).
Once your work has been through the above assessment process and deemed suitable, you will receive a certificate as proof you have successfully completed the qualification. The awarding body will send your certificate to SHEilds who will contact you to arrange delivery to your chosen address.
Examinations
There are no exams for this qualification.
Steps to Pass
Essentially there are 3 steps to passing this NVQ Level 7 Diploma 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 digital certificate as proof you have passed the NVQ level 7 Diploma course in in strategic health and safety leadership and management. We will send you a copy of your digital certificate to your email address.
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.
Course Guide & Syllabus
| Syllabus Unit No. | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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UK Head Office based in Hull, United Kingdom.
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South Africa regional head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Phone: +2711 675 4177
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Open: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Phone: +971 4 375 4012
Frequently Asked Questions
What level is the NVQ Diploma in strategic health and safety?
As the name suggests, this NVQ is a level 7 qualification in strategic health and safety, based on the UK’s national qualification framework or NQF and equivalent to a University Masters Degree.
See the qualification frameworks below to compare.
What is the purpose of the NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership & Management?
Equivalent to a Masters Degree qualification, the course has been developed in recognition of those working in the industry with responsibility for strategic health and safety and planning in a senior-position.
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.
What is work-based (vocational) 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.
What are the benefits of work-based learning?
Completing a vocational “on the job” (or work-based) qualification is extremely cost effective due to the delivery style. There is 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
Who is the NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety 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
Are payment plans available for the NVQ Diploma in strategic health and safety?
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