Occupational Health and Safety NVQ
Level 3 NVQ - (Gold CSCS Card)
The Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety NVQ is suitable for H&S professionals operating at a mid-level capacity. Candidates are often in development (or learning stage), and will generally be reporting to a senior member of staff.
NOTE: There is also a Level 6 version of this NVQ, which leads to a Black CSCS Card.
Process
The process of delivery for this qualification varies from candidate to candidate. However, we do not implement an e-portfolio for candidates to manage; your assessor oversees this process.
Depending on circumstances and planning, your assessor may visit you in your workplace to carry out face to face assessment activities (although the whole NVQ is often carried out remotely).
Written Q&A, recorded discussion, and examination of documents, e-systems, reports, programmes, etc., are key assessment techniques for capturing evidence of candidate areas of responsibility, and level of understanding. A third-party reference (witness testimony) may be used as another source of evidence, to help confirm your areas of competence.
Duration
The timescale between registration and completion varies for different candidates – candidate experience and willingness are key factors here. However, 3-6 months is an achievable duration for competent candidates.
Cost
The standard cost of this Level 3 NVQ is £1025 plus VAT at the prevailing rate. Grant money can be claimed back at completion by companies registered with CITB.
