Level 5 NVQ: Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
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City & Guilds:- L5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (3654)
Our Occupational Health and Safety Practice NVQ Level 5 Diploma's are proficiency-based qualifications aimed at individuals already working as; health and safety professionals or staff members, supervisors, assistant managers and managers with direct health and safety responsibilities.
They provide a credible qualification to develop your professional career and are fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) the world’s leading body for health and safety professionals.
Occupational Health and Safety Practice NVQ's recognise the broad range of activities undertaken throughout industry and have been developed to reflect the different skills and responsibilities required accordingly. You will be required to provide a variety of evidence from your workplace to detail your proficiency and technical knowledge such as; developing and implementing proactive monitoring systems and demonstrating your involvement in fostering a positive safety culture.
Our easy to use 'on-line portfolio' system allows individuals to take this qualification in a flexible manner at a time and location that suits them and you will be guided through the qualification requirements at each and every step.
As a National Vocational Qualification it is not a college course where you come to one of our centre’s and sit in a classroom, it has been deliberately designed to be undertaken in a real work environment, hence you should be employed to undertake this qualification. This is a professional, fast track programme where we ascertain your competence via a range of assessment techniques and undertaking professional discussions to extract your knowledge and experience. You remain largely in control with regard to the speed and rate of your progression.
Importantly previously obtained qualifications such as; NEBOSH, IOSH, prior NVQ's or SNVQ's, etc, can all be used be used as supporting evidence where permissible.
For individuals who have not previously completed a recognised Level 3 Health and Safety qualification (or completed their qualification some time ago) we would recommend that they undertake our: L5 NVQ package which includes our 5 day Managing Health & Safety classroom or online course which will bring you up to date with current Health and Safety Management legislation. Options to complete a full NEBOSH National General Certificate and examination/assessment are provided under this package should the learner choose to do so - but there is no specific requirement to complete them for the NVQ.
Course Format
This is primarily a self study course with your learner guide monitoring your progress and offering you support and guidance throughout the duration of the course.
Course Materials
All required course materials are provided and made available to you, via our e-portfolio portal, once you have enrolled on the programme.
Duration
Candidates take on average between 12-18 months to complete this qualification. (note: Unit 611 Professional development and ethics in health and safety management requires evidence to be collected over a period of 12 months).
Pre-Requisites
City & Guilds cannot accept any registrations for candidates aged under 19 years.
This qualification is for learners who wish to demonstrate and develop their skills and knowledge in managing health and safety for the workplace. They will have an autonomous role in their organisation for managing health and safety policy and practice. They will report direct to or be part of the senior management team.
Professional Recognition
Candidates will be eligible to enrol with IOSH and IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for membership. As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered Membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help members achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition.
Our Diploma 'Special Offer' Package:
Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
City & Guilds 3654-06
Original price was: £249.00.£199.00Current price is: £199.00.
- All required documentation
- Access to E-Portfolio
- Ongoing support from learner guide for duration of course
- Study from home in your own time
- Payment Plans available
Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Package
City & Guilds 3654-06
Original price was: £249.00.£199.00Current price is: £199.00.
- Everything in standard package
- 5 Day Health & Safety Management Classroom or Online Course
- Manual & Workbook included
- Option to undertake NEBOSH (NG2) at £299
- Option to Undertake NEBOSH Exam at cost
Mandatory Units
- Unit 402 Develop and implement effective communication systems for information health and safety
- Unit 510 Promote a positive health and safety culture
- Unit 511 Develop and Maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
- Unit 512 Control health and safety risks
- Unit 513 Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
- Unit 514 Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
- Unit 515 Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
- Unit 516 Develop and implement health and safety review systems
- Unit 517 Develop and implement a health and safety audit
- Unit 518 Behavioural safety in the workplace
- Unit 610 Develop and implement the health and safety policy
Elective Units (not required to achive the qualification)
- Unit 519 Influence improvements in health and safety practice
- Unit 520 Develop. implement and review the organisational health and safety strategy
- Unit 521 Contribute to health and safety legal actions
- Unit 522 Manage contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety
- Unit 523 Develop and implement the health and safety process
- Unit 611 Professional development and ethics in Health and Safety Management.
Frequently asked questions (FAQS):
The City & Guilds - Occupational Health and Safety Practice Level 5 Diploma is aimed at; staff members, supervisors, assistant managers, managers and safety professionals who have autonomous safety responsibilities.
This qualification is ideal for you if you are working in a voluntary or paid role involving developing and implementing health and safety procedures for the business. You could be a staff member, supervisor or manager and want to enhance your health and safety skills and knowledge.
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.
Whilst not needed to gain the qualification if you wish to apply for Graduate membership of IOSH you must:
a. Complete elective unit 611 - professional development and ethics in health and safety practice unit.
b. Complete enrolment prior to the 31st August 2022.
From the 01st September 2022 this qualification will provide eligibility to apply to IOSH for Associate/Technical membership.
Online learning (frequently called e-learning) is nothing to worry about and there are many benefits to it particualarly as it allows you to complete it at your own pace and within the comfort of your own surroundings i.e. at home. We will walk you through the requirements and provide you with all the necessary information and detail that you will need to know to succesfully undertake the NVQ. You will also have access to a qualified and experienced 'learner manager' who can help answer any questions you may have about the process.
The NEBOSH General Certificate course is offered as part of a package and is not a mandatory requirement. However we would strongly recommend that all candidates who have not previosly undertaken a Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification (i.e. NEBOSH General Certificate) consider our NVQ/NEBOSH package.
It will at the very least provide candidates with the opportunity to update their current health and safety knowledge, particularly with regard to current legislation and best practice.
There is no specific requirement to undertake the full NEBOSH course and examination unless you wish to do so.
Complete it At Your Own Pace
We will track and monitor your progress to help you stick to your deadline.
Easy to Use Online Portfolio System
A simple to use e-portfolio system so that you can focus on gathering the evidence.
Ongoing Support Throughout
We will be there to support and encourage you throughout the process.
Globally Recognised Accreditor
You can be sure that that your qualification is recognised professionally.