ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
A competence-based, exam-free Level 6 diploma for health and safety practitioners — delivered in partnership with RRC International.
The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is aimed at those responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in their organisation.
It is a competence-based qualification assessed through a portfolio of work-based evidence rather than formal exams, making it ideal for practitioners seeking a higher-level qualification without sitting examinations. Learners must be working in a health and safety role with sufficient responsibility to build their portfolio of evidence.
Designed for those working in a health and safety role where they can gather work-based evidence across all units. Learners must be aged 19 or over and complete a pre-enrolment Skill Scan to confirm they are positioned to succeed.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture
- Develop and implement the health and safety policy
- Develop and implement effective communication systems for H&S information
- Develop and implement individual and organisational competence in H&S matters
- Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
- Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for H&S
- Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for H&S
- Develop and implement H&S emergency response systems and procedures
- Develop and implement health and safety review systems
- Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence H&S practice
There are no exams. Assessment is through a portfolio of work-based evidence, supported by a personal NVQ assessor, and is typically completed over 6 to 24 months.
On completion you can apply for CertIOSH membership of IOSH and MIIRSM membership of IIRSM (with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience). The qualification is recognised by employers at the same level as the NEBOSH Diploma.