ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Home Study)
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ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
This two-year, competency-based qualification is delivered as a home study programme, assessed and administered by Lighthouse Safety Training Ltd. It's aimed at candidates who develop and apply health and safety procedures day to day in their organisation, and supports progression toward Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).
Course Location
This is a home study qualification – candidates complete the portfolio of evidence in their own workplace, with support and assessment from Lighthouse Safety.
Who Should Attend?
- Staff members, supervisors or managers responsible for health and safety in their organisation
- Anyone looking to improve their knowledge and skills and progress a career in health and safety
- Candidates seeking Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
Course Content
Candidates complete all five mandatory units, plus a minimum of two optional units.
Mandatory units:
- Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
- Develop procedures to safely control work operations
- Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
- Promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace
- Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace
Optional units include:
- Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace
- Make sure actions in the workplace aim to protect the environment
- Review health and safety procedures in the workplace
- Supervise the health, safety and welfare of a learner in the workplace
Course Duration
This is a two-year programme, completed alongside your normal working role.
Assessment
This is a competence-based qualification. Candidates build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their competence against each unit's learning outcomes, which can include observation reports, assignments and reports, professional discussion, witness testimony, work products, worksheets, and recognition of prior learning. Assessment and internal quality assurance is carried out by Lighthouse Safety Training Ltd.
Certification
Successful candidates receive the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, recognised toward Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).
Why Take This Course?
Lighthouse Safety is fully accredited by ProQual to deliver this qualification, with dedicated assessor support throughout the two-year programme to help you build your portfolio around real workplace evidence.
Book Your ProQual Level 3 NVQ
Get in touch with Lighthouse Safety to enrol on the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Practice and start building a portfolio that reflects your day-to-day health and safety responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend a classroom session?
No. This is a home study, competence-based qualification assessed through a portfolio of workplace evidence, with no classroom attendance required.
What is included in the price?
The price covers assessment and internal quality assurance by Lighthouse Safety across the full two-year programme.
How long does the qualification take?
The programme runs over two years, completed alongside your normal job role.
What qualifications does this lead to?
Achievement of this NVQ is recognised toward Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH), supporting career progression in health and safety.
How many units do I need to complete?
All five mandatory units, plus a minimum of two optional units from the available list.
Related Courses
For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.
For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.
To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.
Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by Lighthouse Safety.
E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.
Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.
Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.
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At Lighthouse Safety, we provide professional health, safety, environmental, and compliance training designed to help businesses operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with current legislation. Established in 2004, we have built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality training and consultancy services across construction, manufacturing, retail, office, and commercial sectors throughout the UK. From accredited qualifications including NEBOSH, IOSH, CITB, Qualsafe and Mental Health First Aid, to bespoke compliance support, site inspections, RAMS, risk assessments, and retained safety consultancy, our experienced team works closely with businesses to provide practical solutions that support safer working environments, legal compliance, and long-term operational success.
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