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Qualification title
ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
Occupation
Construction Health and Safety Manager
The NVQ Level 6 Health and Safety qualification has been designed for job roles including Safety Representative, Health & Safety Manager, Head of Department or equivalent. It is a vocational qualification with no formal examinations.
This particular diploma focusses on occupational health and safety practices, which involve identifying and managing risks, implementing health and safety policies and procedures, conducting audits and inspections, and promoting a safe working environment within an organisation. The qualification is suitable for individuals who have a responsibility for health and safety management, such as health and safety managers, advisors, officers, or coordinators
This qualification is competence-based and assessed at the place of work, suitable for those responsible for establishing, maintaining, and implementing health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace.
Our assessor schedules the appointments with the candidate at times that work for both parties.
Since the Level 6 NVQ Occupational Health and Safety are candidate-led, they can be completed swiftly once the majority of the evidence has been acquired for the proposed evidence list, a copy of which we've provided. After the evidence is gathered (by email), the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety can be completed quickly in two to three sessions, lasting a few hours each, as long as the candidate can set aside time for the professional follow-up discussion to go over all of the given evidence.
The follow-up professional discussion can be completed face-to-face or remotely.
1st visit – Induction, planning
2nd visit – discuss evidences, identify shortfall of evidences
3rd – visit – Discuss new evidences, cover shortfall in questions (if required) - completed
Duration: See section "What This NVQ Involves"
Location: Work-based, on-site assessment, and/or remote
Cost: £1995 + VAT, CITB Employer Networks Price £598.50 + VAT
Dates: On-site assessment
Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification
Card Occupation: Senior Construction Health & Safety Manager
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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D/616/9536 | Promote a positive health and safety culture | 5 |
F/616/9531 | Develop and implement the health and safety policy | 6 |
J/616/9532 | Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information | 5 |
R/616/9534 | Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters | 5 |
Y/616/9535 | Identify, assess and control health and safety risks | 6 |
H/616/9537 | Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety | 6 |
K/616/9538 | Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety | 6 |
M/616/9539 | Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures | 6 |
H/616/9540 | Develop and implement health and safety review systems | 6 |
K/616/9541 | Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice | 5 |
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a vocational qualification designed for individuals who work in the occupational health and safety field. It is a nationally recognised qualification in the United Kingdom.
There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. However, learners should have some experience or knowledge of occupational health and safety, as the qualification is designed for those who are already working in this field.
The units in the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice vary depending on the awarding body. However, the units typically cover topics such as developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and investigating accidents and incidents.
Yes, this Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management is accredited by ProQual.
The level 6 qualification NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management is assessed through a combination of on-the-job assessment and portfolio building. Learners will need to provide evidence of their knowledge, skills, and competence in a range of construction contracting areas, such as health and safety, project planning, procurement, and budgeting.
The assessment for the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is based on evidence of the learner's competence in the workplace. The assessment includes a combination of observation, professional discussion, witness testimony, and other agreed-upon methods of assessment.
A Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the occupational health and safety field, such as a health and safety manager, safety officer, or safety consultant. It can also provide a foundation for further study, such as a postgraduate degree in occupational health and safety.
Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Black Manager card, as long as you have completed the Managers and Professional Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. If you have recently lost your CSCS Black Card due to Industry Accreditation Withdrawal and you are actively working as a Senior Construction Health & Safety Manager, this is the level 6 qualification NVQ for you.
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