Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include: checking you are taking the right qualification level checking you have chosen suitable units identifying any training or learning you will need to help you gain your qualification agreeing an assessment plan signing a learning contract

Promote a Positive Health and Safety Culture – Advocate a proactive safety culture within an organisation. Develop and Implement the Health and Safety Policy – Ensure compliance with legislation and improve safety policies. Develop and Implement Effective Communication Systems – Create structured communication channels for health and safety information. Develop and Maintain Competence in Health and Safety – Assess and improve workforce health and safety competence. Identify, Assess, and Control Health and Safety Risks – Conduct workplace risk assessments and implement control measures. Develop and Implement Proactive Monitoring Systems – Establish regular workplace safety checks and audits. Develop and Implement Reactive Monitoring Systems – Investigate workplace incidents and apply corrective actions. Develop and Implement Emergency Response Systems – Plan and manage workplace emergency procedures. Develop and Implement Health and Safety Review Systems – Ensure health and safety management systems are effective and continuously improving. Maintain Knowledge of Improvements in Health and Safety – Stay up to date with industry best practices and legislative changes.

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Level 6 Health & Safety

Level 6 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Health & Safety

Detail

Duration : Candidate Led
RQF Level : Level 6
Language : English
IOSH Membership : CertIOSH / CMIOSH
CSCS Card : Black (Manager)
Certificate Length : Lifetime

Cost

COST

^£ 1850 _+Vat

0% Finance Available
Complete Remotely
IOSH Approved NVQ

It’s possible to fully fund this qualification, look at the options below

Funding

ELCAS Funding

Funding opportunities via the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme are available for both service personnel and service leavers. Those with six years of service experience can receive up to £1,000 per claim instalment, while individuals with eight years of service experience may be eligible for up to £2,000 per claim instalment.

Next Steps

Initial Assessment

Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include:

checking you are taking the right qualification level
checking you have chosen suitable units
identifying any training or learning you will need to help you gain your qualification
agreeing an assessment plan
signing a learning contract

Skill Scan

As part of this meeting, you will discuss the skills and knowledge you may already have, and decide how this can be used towards your qualification. This process is sometimes called a skill scan.

Assessment Plan

Once you have chosen your units you will make and agree an assessment plan with your assessor. This will show:

the units the plan covers
when you will be assessed
where the assessment will take place
what you will be doing
what evidence you will produce
who will assess you

The plan should also indicate the methods of assessment to be used to collect your evidence. Evidence can include:

direct observation in the workplace by a qualified assessor
witness testimony of work carried out by you in the workplace written by an expert witness
questioning – this could be verbal, written or computer based
other evidence which can include photographs or personal accounts

Refunds

In the event of a cancellation or deferment, we provide fully transparent terms and conditions.

About this NVQ

The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a competence-based qualification designed for professionals responsible for health and safety in the workplace. Whether you’re a manager, supervisor, or specialist, this NVQ provides the practical skills and knowledge required to manage workplace safety efficiently.

Accredited by ProQual and regulated by Ofqual, this Level 6 NVQ is widely recognised across industries and is ideal for individuals seeking CertIOSH or CMIOSH (Certified/Chartered Member of IOSH) status. There are no formal entry requirements; however, candidates must demonstrate sufficient experience in a health and safety role to compile a portfolio of evidence.

Unlike classroom-based training, this qualification is assessed via work-based performance evidence, allowing candidates to progress at their own pace while maintaining professional responsibilities.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:

Advance Your Career: A Level 6 NVQ is a recognised route to senior health and safety roles, opening doors to higher-level opportunities in various industries.
Professional Recognition: Gain eligibility for Certified IOSH (CertIOSH) status, with a pathway towards Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
Work-Based Assessment: No exams—your qualification is assessed through workplace evidence, making it ideal for busy professionals.

Improve Workplace Safety: Develop and implement advanced health and safety procedures tailored to your organisation.
Regulated Qualification: Accredited by Ofqual and listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), ensuring national recognition.
Flexible Learning: Complete the qualification at your own pace while working in your current role.

Units

Candidates must complete all the following units:

Mandatory Units

Promote a Positive Health and Safety Culture – Advocate a proactive safety culture within an organisation.
Develop and Implement the Health and Safety Policy – Ensure compliance with legislation and improve safety policies.
Develop and Implement Effective Communication Systems – Create structured communication channels for health and safety information.
Develop and Maintain Competence in Health and Safety – Assess and improve workforce health and safety competence.
Identify, Assess, and Control Health and Safety Risks – Conduct workplace risk assessments and implement control measures.
Develop and Implement Proactive Monitoring Systems – Establish regular workplace safety checks and audits.
Develop and Implement Reactive Monitoring Systems – Investigate workplace incidents and apply corrective actions.
Develop and Implement Emergency Response Systems – Plan and manage workplace emergency procedures.
Develop and Implement Health and Safety Review Systems – Ensure health and safety management systems are effective and continuously improving.
Maintain Knowledge of Improvements in Health and Safety – Stay up to date with industry best practices and legislative changes.

Methods of Assessment

This qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence, which demonstrates your competence in health and safety practices.

Step 1. Portfolio of Evidence

The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is assessed through work-based evidence. Candidates must build a portfolio demonstrating competence across all required units, which may include:

Workplace Observations
Professional Discussions
Reports and Assignments
Witness Testimonies
Risk Assessments and Audits
Company Policies and Procedures
Reflective Accounts

Assessments are internally verified by centre staff and externally quality assured by ProQual verifiers. There is no formal exam—your evidence will determine competency.

Who Is This Qualification For?

This NVQ is suitable for:

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; however, candidates must be working in a role where they can provide sufficient evidence of competence.
An initial assessment will identify knowledge gaps and plan the assessment process.
Candidates must be 19 years or older.

Progression and Career Opportunities

Upon completion, candidates can:

Courses & Qualifications

Reasons to study an NVQ with Acadame

All of our NVQ assessors are fully qualified and extensively experienced; each having worked within their industry for years, whilst acquiring extensive knowledge.

Our NVQs are designed to work around you, using a range of assessment methods coupled with our online ePortfolio – providing you with the flexibility to complete your chosen NVQ at a pace that suits you and your working life.

24/7 access to your NVQ ePortfolio means that you can upload your evidence at a time to suit you – not within the restrictions of a set timeframe. Plus, with ePortfolio access via mobile phone, you can also capture evidence on the go, quickly and efficiently.