National Vocational Qualification
Level 6
NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety aims to assess and confirm the competency of individuals to perform their occupational health and safety duties effectively. It focuses on practical skills and knowledge relevant to the workplace. Your historical records can be used as evidence for your NVQ qualification, potentially enabling you to pass the ProQual training course.
Key Features
- Competency-Based: The qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for occupational health and safety, focusing on practical skills and performance in the workplace.
- Work-Based Assessment: Assessment is conducted through observation, professional discussion, and the collection of evidence from the learner’s workplace activities.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Learners may have their existing skills and experience assessed against the NVQ standards, allowing for the recognition of prior learning and accelerated qualification attainment.
- Best price with four month process time.
- Installment Plan available.

Course Structure
The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety typically comprises mandatory and optional units covering various aspects of occupational health and safety management. The specific units and structure may vary depending on the awarding body and qualification provider. However, common themes include:
Units Title
Mandatory Units
- Promote a Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Develop and Implement the Health and Safety Policy
- Develop and Implement Effective Communication Systems for Health and Safety Information
- Develop and Maintain Individual and Organizational Competence in Health and Safety Matters
- Identify, Assess, and Control Health and Safety Risks
- Develop and Implement Proactive Monitoring Systems for Health and Safety
- Develop and Implement Reactive Monitoring Systems for Health and Safety
- Develop and Implement Health and Safety Emergency Response Systems and Procedures
- Develop and Implement Health and Safety Reviews Systems
- Maintain Knowledge of Improvements to Influence health and Safety Practice