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ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

A generic, sector-wide NVQ for health and safety practitioners and anyone responsible for a team's safety and welfare.

RQF Level 3310 hoursE-learning or classroom
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Course overview

This qualification is for people working as health and safety practitioners, or in roles responsible for the health, safety and welfare of a team or organisation. It is generic, so it suits learners across many sectors.

Awarded by ProQual Awarding Body, regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The specification is also approved by CCEA for use by centres in Northern Ireland.

Who it is for

  • Health and safety practitioners
  • Team leaders and supervisors responsible for health, safety and welfare

Entry requirements

  • No formal entry requirements
  • A good standard of English

Qualification structure: all 5 mandatory units plus at least 2 optional units

  1. MandatoryT/602/1912: Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
  2. MandatoryL/601/6408: Develop procedures to safely control work operations
  3. MandatoryF/601/9354: Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
  4. MandatoryF/601/6633: Promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace
  5. MandatoryH/601/6687: Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace
  6. OptionalF/601/6664: Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace
  7. OptionalJ/601/6701: Make sure actions in the workplace aim to protect the environment
  8. OptionalM/601/6837: Review health and safety procedures in the workplace
  9. OptionalY/601/6847: Supervise the health, safety and welfare of a learner in the workplace

Learning outcomes

  • Identify hazards and evaluate, reduce and control risks
  • Develop, monitor and review safe working procedures
  • Plan, implement and review a positive health and safety culture
  • Prepare for, carry out and review workplace risk assessments
  • Investigate incidents and complaints and make recommendations
  • Understand employer and employee legal duties

Assessment & certification

Assessment

Competence-based and internally assessed by an experienced, qualified assessor. You build a portfolio of evidence covering every learning outcome and assessment criterion. Evidence can include assessor observation reports, assignments and reports, professional discussion, witness testimony, work products, worksheets, oral and written questioning, and recognition of prior learning.

Certification

A ProQual certificate showing the full qualification title, plus a certificate listing each unit achieved.

What is included

  • Interactive presentations
  • Videos
  • Downloadable books
  • Tutor support online, by phone or email
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