Occupational Health and Safety NVQ
Level 6 NVQ - (Black CSCS Card)
Completing this qualification equates to the NEBOSH Diploma. It also gains access to Graduate IOSH Membership.
The Occupational Health and Safety NVQ Level 6 is aimed at experienced and competent H&S professionals operating at a managerial level. You should be responsible for carrying out site audits/inspections, leading communications and updating other stakeholders, managing and updating systems for your organisation, and knowledgeable of current standards and regulations.
NOTE: There is also a Level 3 version of this NVQ, which leads to a Gold 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, 6-12 months is an achievable duration for competent candidates.
Cost
The standard cost of this Level 6 NVQ is £1900 plus VAT at the prevailing rate. Grant money can be claimed back at completion by companies registered with CITB.
