NVQ courses provide experienced safety practitioners with degree level qualifications through hands on, evidence based assessment.
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What are NVQ Diplomas in Health & Safety?
NVQs are a premier vocational qualifications and a great alternative to academic study. Students compile a portfolio during the course, using evidence-based learning from their workplace to demonstrate knowledge and expertise.
NVQ Diplomas are suitable for health & safety professionals who already have a few years’ experience in the industry. Candidates are likely to have gained a level 3 health & safety qualification prior to studying the Diploma, such as a NEBOSH Certificate.
All our NVQ courses are work-based and completed via distance learning. There are no formal, written exams, as the course is assessed via a portfolio of work. Candidates are assigned a dedicated course manager, who will support you and provide feedback throughout your course.
The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Health & Safety is usually completed in 12 – 18 months, with a recommended total of approximately 1,000 hours of study.
NVQ Eligibility Checklist
Do you have access to a professional who can provide a witness testimony for your occupational competency?
Your witness should be a competent person who can provide a written or verbal testimony, confirming that they have observed you undertaking health and safety responsibilities in the workplace. Ideally, this would be someone you report to or someone in the business with the same level of seniority.
A Witness Statement may look like:
"‘Candidate A is an integral member of ‘the organisations’ health and safety team. They consistently provide valuable management information and chairs several committees/steering groups. I have observed them leading these meetings with excellent communication skills, presenting complex information in easily understandable terms for all attendees, including displaying loss event data in charts and providing insight on future risk reduction."
Do you have entry-level IT skills and a good understanding of written and spoken English?
Entry-level IT skills include use of Microsoft Word or similar word processers, and the ability to save and upload files to digital storage spaces.
A good understanding of English, equivalent to International English Language Testing System 6.0 or higher, is recommended so that students can understand course content, which is all delivered in English.
For the NVQ Level 6: are you able to provide or generate documentary evidence, dated within the last two years of your involvement with;
Promote a positive health and safety culture
Health and Safety Policy Writing
Delivering Health and Safety training and managing competency
Completing Risk Assessments
Workplace audits and inspections
Investigating incidents
Emergency response preparedness
Evaluating health and safety management systems
Your own continuous professional development
If you have answered yes to all of the above, we encourage you to enrol and will support you in gaining your NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
If you have not or are unsure, please speak to a member of our team to discuss the most suitable qualification for you.
For the NVQ Level 7: are you able to provide or generate documentary evidence, dated within the last two years of your involvement with;
Be able to develop and implement current ISO standards for occupational health and safety
Be able to evaluate strategic risks to an organisation through the implementation of a quantifiable risk assessment system
Be able to articulate risk communication strategies in various situations
Be able to evaluate the effects of global on safety culture
Evaluate the benefits of sustainability in the workplace
Be able to measure safety performance and calculate safety return on any investment
Understand the effects of psychological health and injury management in the workplace
Be able to lead the implementation of a whole organisation approach to occupational health and safety
Understand the effects of digital technologies on strategic and operational occupational health and safety management
Be able to implement a biohazards risk assessment and control measures in the workplace
Understand the implementation of ecological risk assessment and control measures
Be able to implement engineering solutions for ergonomic hazards and control measures
Understand the requirements of the implementation of risk assessment for biological outbreaks and control measures
Understand the likely failure scenarios for chemical hazards and control measures
Be able to implement an accident causal analysis model for physical hazards
Be able to identify personal skills to achieve strategic ambitions
Be able to manage personal leadership/management development to support the achievement of strategic, organisation, and personal ambitions
Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership /management development plan
Be able to advocate an employee welfare environment that supports organisational value
Be able to maintain and record their professional development
Understand business risk management models and techniques
Be able to develop business risk management processes
Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of business risk management process
Why choose an NVQ course from Phoenix?
5 Star Service
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Expertise
We are one of the UK's leading providers of training in health and safety. Our tutors and mentors are widely respected for their expertise, experience and ability to provide an enjoyable learning experience.
Student Support
Our team of NVQ Assessors are here to support you every step of the way on your Diploma journey, providing feedback on your work and advice to help you progress.
ProQual Approved Training Provider
We're also an Approved Training Provider for ProQual, the Awarding Body for NVQ qualifications. They recognise that we deliver the qualification to the high standards they expect, providing fantastic learning experiences.
Popular NVQ FAQ's
How long does it take to complete the NVQ Level 6?
On average, it takes delegates between 12 and 18 months to complete the NVQ Level 6. However, some candidates manage to complete within a year, while others take longer than 18 months. Additional support can be purchased should you require more time to complete your qualification.
How long does it take to complete the NVQ Level 7?
On average, it takes delegates between 12 and 18 months to complete the NVQ Level 7. However, some candidates manage to complete within a year, while others take longer than 18 months. Additional support can be purchased should you require more time to complete your qualification.
Are there any NVQ Level 6 equivalent courses?
If you prefer a more academic approach to achieving a degree-level Health and Safety qualification, the NEBOSH National Diploma is the best alternative to NVQ Level 6.
What's the difference between the Level 6 and Level 7 NVQ?
The NVQ Level 6 is equivalent to a full bachelor’s degree and the NEBOSH National Diploma. The NVQ Level 7 is equivalent to a master's degree but has a greater focus on health and safety leadership, so the course most suitable for you will depend on your role.
What's the difference between the Level 5 and Level 6 NVQ?
The NVQ Level 5, which we no longer offer, is the equivalent of a foundation degree. The NVQ Level 6 is a higher qualification, equivalent to a full bachelor’s degree and the NEBOSH National Diploma. Due to its slightly more stringent requirements, many international employers prefer NVQ Level 6.
When will I get my NVQ Results?
As you collect evidence, your assessor will thoroughly evaluate each unit upon submission to ensure that it meets the assessment criteria. If there are any misalignments, your assessor will give you detailed feedback to help you make improvements and resubmit your work. Once your assessor is confident you have met the learning objectives for all ten units, your e-portfolio will be sent for verification, and once passed, you'll receive your certificate.
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