ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

ProQual

Ofqual Regulated Awarding Body

Level 6

10 Mandatory Units

Course Features

Key Highlights

1064 Hours TQT | 532 GLH

6-12 Months Completion Time

Online Study Mood

Evidence & Assignment Based

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Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a highly respected, competency-based qualification designed for professionals responsible for managing workplace health and safety. Recognised globally and aligned with UK standards, this diploma provides learners with the practical skills, advanced knowledge, and professional competence required to become effective Health and Safety Practitioners. Unlike traditional exam-based courses, the NVQ Level 6 focuses on real workplace performance, allowing candidates to demonstrate their abilities through evidence, assessments, and practical tasks.

This qualification is ideal for Health and Safety Officers, Supervisors, Auditors, and Managers seeking to progress into senior safety management roles. It covers essential areas such as risk assessment, compliance management, incident investigation, health and safety culture development, and emergency planning. The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma also meets the academic requirements for Certified Member (CertIOSH), making it an excellent pathway for individuals aiming for Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).

With its flexible, work-based structure, the ProQual Level 6 NVQ enables professionals to complete the qualification at their own pace without leaving their jobs. It is widely accepted across industries, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics, and corporate organisations. By achieving this diploma, learners enhance their credibility, increase career opportunities, and strengthen their ability to create safer, compliant, and productive workplaces.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to advocate commitment to a positive health and safety culture in the organisation.
  • Be able to develop links with appropriate people and groups on Health and Safety matters.
  • Understand the importance of promoting a positive health and safety culture within the organisation.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to define the statutory and workplace health and safety requirements for the organisation.
  • Be able to develop the Health and Safety Policy.
  • Be able to implement the Health and Safety Policy.
  • Know the steps required to develop and implement the Health and Safety Policy.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to evaluate health and safety information.
  • Be able to produce communication systems for health and safety information into the organisation.
  • Be able to control the effectiveness of the communication systems for health and safety information going out of the organisation.
  • Know how to develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to assess the health and safety competence needs of the organisation.
  • Be able to implement health and safety training to meet identified needs.
  • Know how to develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to conduct an inspection of the workplace
  • Be able to assess risks to health and safety.
  • Be able to implement risk control measures and safe systems of work in the organisation.
  • Know how to identify, assess and control health and safety risks
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to devise inspection and monitoring systems for health and safety proactive performance monitoring.
  • Be able to keep stakeholders informed of health and safety proactive performance monitoring outcomes.
  • Understand how to develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to develop a health and safety loss event reporting and recording system.
  • Be able to implement health and safety loss event investigation systems and procedures.
  • Be able to conduct statistical and epidemiological analyses.
  • Be able to maintain communication with stakeholders of health and safety reactive performance monitoring outcomes.
  • Understand how to develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to develop health and safety emergency response procedures.
  • Be able to implement procedures for the control of a health and safety emergency.
  • Understand how to develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to investigate the efficiency and cost effectiveness of health and safety management systems.
  • Be able to confirm that each part of the health and safety management system is working as intended.
  • Be able to confirm that the entire health and safety system is working as intended.
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to identify new developments in health and safety.
  • Be able to influence colleagues on health and safety matters
  • Know how to maintain knowledge of improvements in health and safety practice
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is ideal for professionals who are actively involved in managing health and safety responsibilities within their workplace. This course is especially suitable for:

  • Health & Safety Officers, Executives, and Coordinators
    Who want to upgrade their skills and move into senior HSE roles.
  • Safety Managers and Supervisors
    Responsible for implementing safety policies, leading safety teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Site/Project Managers and Construction Supervisors
    Who oversee high-risk operations and require advanced HSE competency.
  • Quality & Compliance Professionals
    Seeking to strengthen their understanding of risk management and safety standards.
  • Internal & External Auditors
    Who assess workplace safety practices and need solid occupational safety knowledge.
  • Professionals aiming for Certified Member (CertIOSH)
    As this qualification meets the academic criteria for Certified Member.
  • Experienced Workers transitioning into HSE roles
    Who want a competency-based qualification without exams.

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