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Construction Health and Safety

Management NVQ

NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety

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Price Per Learner - £1995 + VAT
CITB Employer Networks Price - £598.50 + VAT
*price is subject to change

About This Qualification

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.

What this NVQ involves

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

Not Eligible Grant & Funding
This NVQ is not eligible for claiming the CITB Short qualification grant. 

Qualification Structure

Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
D/616/9536Promote a positive health and safety culture5
F/616/9531Develop and implement the health and safety policy6
J/616/9532Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information5
R/616/9534Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters5
Y/616/9535Identify, assess and control health and safety risks6
H/616/9537Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety6
K/616/9538Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety6
M/616/9539Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures6
H/616/9540Develop and implement health and safety review systems6
K/616/9541Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice5
  • Eligible for a Manager - Black CSCS Card. Before you apply, you will need to have passed the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years
  • CITB Funding for CITB levy registered companies - Employer Networks
  • For CITB levy registered companies this NVQ can be funded through CITB Employer Networks
  • Demonstrates that you are highly qualified for your role - Senior Construction Health & Safety Manager
  • You earn a lifetime qualification and improves your job advancement chances
  • We are a nationwide CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), CITB Employer Networks Partner and will help you claim funding and eligible grants
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this NVQ? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

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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