Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice – 603/7172/9

a.  Undertake an initial induction with you to determine your readiness to undertake this qualification.
b.  Guide you through the NVQ process from start to finish.
c.  Monitor your progress throughout the time you are undertaking your Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. This may be done in a number of different ways such as, confirming the suitability of evidence provided from your workplace activities, undertaking professional discussions with you, undertaking formal observations, requiring you to provide witness testimonials, etc.
d.  Advise you as to the evidence you will need to provide in order to complete each specific unit and your overall portfolio.
e.  Guide you (where appropriate) in gathering the required evidence.
f.  Advise you when your portfolio is ready for submission to the accreditors Independent Quality Advisor (IQA) for the award.

The minimum guided learning hours for this qualification is 434 hours – this is the recommended time a learner spends in activities under the immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor (this includes assessment if under supervision).

The estimated TQT (Total Qualification time) for this qualification is 970 hours – this is the total time in which a delegate could reasonably be expected to achieve the qualification.

As an estimate therefore delegates can expect to complete the qualification within a three (3) to nine (9) month period.

There are however many factors that impact the time required to complete this qualification not least the delegates existing, experience and qualifications, and their preparedness/readiness to undertake it.

A number of delegates will be in a position where they can gather evidence very quickly whilst others may require considerably more time. At Goldcross our, Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice programme, runs for a 12 month period with full assessor suport, should it be required.

Unlike academic qualifications the NVQ is an assessment of your vocational ability and as such there is no examination requirement. You will however be required to build an ‘on-line’ portfolio providing work-based evidence that you meet the specified standards. We will guide you through this process!

This qualification enables the learner, to recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding and demonstrate their competence in the workplace when carrying out the role of a Health and Safety Advisor, Officer, Manager.

Employers throughout industry recognise the validity of NVQs and readily encourage individuals to undertake them and as such they will stand you in good stead throughout your career.

This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Graduate (GIOSH) membership.  As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help you achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition.

This Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is accredited by the NOCN Group.

The qualification is recognised by Ofqual at Level 6.

The qualification is recognised by IOSH as meeting the requirements for Graduate Memebership (GIOSH).

This NVQ can be paid for via the Goldcross Training interest free ‘payment plan, allowing you to spread payment over a four (4) month period should you require to do so. This option will be available on the purchase screen if booking online or can be requested when booking over the telephone.

Please note that Goldcross training requires full payment for the NVQ prior to its submission to the IQA for assessment.