NVQ Level 6

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Course Information

The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice qualification is aimed at candidates who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in their organisation. They may be a staff member, supervisor or manager looking to improve their knowledge and skills.

NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit.

Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. Assessment guidance is included to ensure consistency. Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. Evidence can include:

  • Supporting documents such as RAMS and inductions
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Video-based evidence
  • Professional discussion
  • Witness testimony

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification required, although must be competent in existing role.

Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:

  • A certificate listing the unit achieved, and
  • A certificate giving the full qualification title

Nationwide.

Qualification AIM Reference: 603/3106/9

Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit.

Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. Assessment guidance is included to ensure consistency. Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. Evidence can include:

  • Supporting documents such as RAMS and inductions
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Video-based evidence
  • Professional discussion
  • Witness testimony

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification required, although must be competent in existing role.

Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:

  • A certificate listing the unit achieved, and
  • A certificate giving the full qualification title

Nationwide.

Qualification AIM Reference: 603/3106/9
Mandatory Units
Promote a positive health and safety culture
Develop and implement the health and safety policy
Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
Develop and implement health and safety review systems
Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practices

Frequently Asked Questions

An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a work-based qualification that assesses your skills and knowledge in a real job environment. You learn on the job and are assessed through practical tasks and evidence of your performance. NVQs are available in a wide range of industries and at different levels, making them ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to progress in their careers.

Completing an NVQ offers practical, work-based recognition of your skills, helping you advance your career without needing formal exams. It boosts employability and the opportunity for better pay by proving you meet industry standards, allows flexible learning alongside a job, and supports progression to higher qualifications or senior roles in your field. It also provides CSCS card access.

Yes – NVQs are site-based with flexible assessor support.

Yes – NVQs are for those already doing the job.

Candidates receive one-on-one support from a dedicated assessor, flexible assessment methods tailored to their job role, access to an online portfolio system, regular progress reviews, and technical or pastoral support as needed throughout the qualification.

Yes – You may be eligible for funding, depending on current government initiatives at the time of enrolment. The CITB also offers grants for eligible employers, which can be claimed once a candidate completes their NVQ. Grant amounts typically range from £600 to £1,500, depending on the NVQ level. Please see our dedicated Funding page for more information.

Yes – CITB grants apply per eligible learner (for CITB registered employers).

NVQ Levels reflect increasing responsibility and expertise. Level 2 suits skilled workers under supervision, while Level 3 is for more independent or supervisory roles. Levels 4 and 5 cover management and technical skills, and Levels 6 and 7 are for senior professionals in high-level or strategic roles.

NVQs at Levels 2 and 3 typically require 1–2 site visits and are led by the training provider. For higher levels (4, 6, and 7), the qualifications are learner-led, with completion time depending on the candidate’s availability and commitment. On average, these higher-level NVQs take around 4–8 weeks to complete, focusing more on the candidate’s input than the number of site visits.

No written exams are required for NVQs. Instead, you’re assessed through practical tasks, on-the-job performance, and a portfolio of evidence that shows you meet the required standards.

Course Information

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence of individuals who work in this area of the construction industry. It is appropriate for learners who have some knowledge and basic skills with a trowel, likely to have been gained from working in a role under supervision.

This qualification enables learners to gain recognition for their skills and the potential to take on more responsibility in the workplace.

NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit.

Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. Assessment guidance is included to ensure consistency. Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. Evidence can include:

  • Supporting documents such as RAMS and inductions
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Video-based evidence
  • Professional discussion
  • Witness testimony

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification required, although must be competent in existing role.

Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:

  • A certificate listing the unit achieved, and
  • A certificate giving the full qualification title

Nationwide.

Qualification AIM Reference: 603/3106/9
  • Promote a positive health and safety culture
  • Develop and implement the health and safety policy
  • Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
  • Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
  • Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
  • Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
  • Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
  • Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
  • Develop and implement health and safety review systems
  • Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practices

Frequently Asked Questions

An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a work-based qualification that assesses your skills and knowledge in a real job environment. You learn on the job and are assessed through practical tasks and evidence of your performance. NVQs are available in a wide range of industries and at different levels, making them ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to progress in their careers.

Completing an NVQ offers practical, work-based recognition of your skills, helping you advance your career without needing formal exams. It boosts employability and the opportunity for better pay by proving you meet industry standards, allows flexible learning alongside a job, and supports progression to higher qualifications or senior roles in your field. It also provides CSCS card access.

Yes – NVQs are site-based with flexible assessor support.

Yes – NVQs are for those already doing the job.

Candidates receive one-on-one support from a dedicated assessor, flexible assessment methods tailored to their job role, access to an online portfolio system, regular progress reviews, and technical or pastoral support as needed throughout the qualification.

Yes – You may be eligible for funding, depending on current government initiatives at the time of enrolment. The CITB also offers grants for eligible employers, which can be claimed once a candidate completes their NVQ. Grant amounts typically range from £600 to £1,500, depending on the NVQ level. Please see our dedicated Funding page for more information.

Yes – CITB grants apply per eligible learner (for CITB registered employers).

NVQ Levels reflect increasing responsibility and expertise. Level 2 suits skilled workers under supervision, while Level 3 is for more independent or supervisory roles. Levels 4 and 5 cover management and technical skills, and Levels 6 and 7 are for senior professionals in high-level or strategic roles.

NVQs at Levels 2 and 3 typically require 1–2 site visits and are led by the training provider. For higher levels (4, 6, and 7), the qualifications are learner-led, with completion time depending on the candidate’s availability and commitment. On average, these higher-level NVQs take around 4–8 weeks to complete, focusing more on the candidate’s input than the number of site visits.

No written exams are required for NVQs. Instead, you’re assessed through practical tasks, on-the-job performance, and a portfolio of evidence that shows you meet the required standards.

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