{"product_id":"nvq-level-6-occupational-health-safety-phoenix","title":"ProQual NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Degree-Level Health and Safety Qualification Earned Through Your Own Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ProQual NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a vocational qualification at bachelor's degree level for people who develop, implement and review health and safety arrangements in their organisation. Instead of classroom teaching and exams, it assesses the competence you already show at work, including how you review and sign off existing health and safety management systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is completed by distance learning while you stay in full-time employment, and many candidates are sponsored by their employer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is the Qualification For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople currently working in a health and safety role who want a higher-level qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and safety advisers, managers and consultants with management-level experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployers looking to develop experienced safety staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionals who prefer a practical, evidence-based route to the academic route of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebosh-level-6-national-diploma-for-occupational-health-and-safety-management-professionals\"\u003eNEBOSH National Diploma\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre You Suitable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the NVQ assesses existing competence rather than teaching it, you must be employed in a health and safety role and be able to show your management experience. Before booking, check that you can answer yes to the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou currently hold a health and safety job role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA professional colleague can provide a witness testimony of your occupational competence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have basic IT skills and a good understanding of written and spoken English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can supply documentary evidence from the last two years of your involvement in areas such as promoting a positive safety culture, writing health and safety policy, delivering training and managing competence, risk assessment, workplace inspections and audits, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, evaluating management systems and your own continuing professional development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated assessor is assigned for the whole qualification and carries out your initial assessment and induction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou receive login details for an online e-portfolio and a structured list of the evidence required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou upload work-based evidence electronically, so you can study from anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport is given remotely by video call and email, and you can book catch-up calls with your assessor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months of support is included from booking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost candidates take 12 to 18 months, and some finish within a year depending on how readily their evidence is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Must Demonstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoting a positive health and safety culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing a health and safety policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing effective communication systems for health and safety information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and maintaining individual and organisational competence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying, assessing and controlling risks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing proactive monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing reactive monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing emergency response systems and procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing review systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping up to date with improvements that influence practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no exams, and the NVQ is not a pass or fail test. Your assessor reviews each submission and gives clear feedback, and evidence can be resubmitted as often as needed. Assessment methods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork-based evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e – a portfolio showing your competence across the areas above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnowledge tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e – written or verbal answers on principles and legislation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWitness testimony\u003c\/strong\u003e – confirmation of your competence from a colleague or supervisor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional discussion\u003c\/strong\u003e – a structured conversation with your assessor to verify knowledge and expand on your evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your assessor is satisfied the portfolio meets the standard, it goes through quality assurance before being submitted to ProQual for certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor learners:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bachelor's degree-level qualification that proves your expertise, gained without exams and without leaving work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor employers:\u003c\/strong\u003e higher health and safety standards, a visible commitment to safety, and better staff retention through investment in careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat level is the NVQ Level 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel 6 is equivalent to a full bachelor's degree, the same level as the NEBOSH National Diploma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to sit any exams?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The qualification is assessed through your portfolio, knowledge tasks, witness testimony and a professional discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it if I am not working in health and safety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You must be employed in a health and safety role and be able to evidence your experience in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNVQ Level 6 or NEBOSH National Diploma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Level 6. The NVQ is practical and evidence-based, while the NEBOSH Diploma is taught and academically assessed. The right choice depends on your experience and how you prefer to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do after the NVQ Level 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diploma can open the way to postgraduate study, including master's-level degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nvq-health-and-safety\"\u003eNVQ Health and Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebosh-level-6-national-diploma-for-occupational-health-and-safety-management-professionals\"\u003eNEBOSH National Diploma courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebosh-courses\"\u003eNEBOSH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003eHealth and Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/phoenix-health-safety\"\u003ePhoenix Health \u0026amp; Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Health \u0026 Safety","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59098213450072,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/PhoenixHealth_Safety_58a27d15-6849-45e1-a293-ea11def36d06.jpg?v=1721169725","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/nvq-level-6-occupational-health-safety-phoenix","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}