Overview
The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is an advanced UK vocational qualification designed for experienced health and safety practitioners who need to demonstrate strategic competence in occupational health and safety management. This qualification builds on foundational knowledge to develop strategic thinking and leadership skills required for senior health and safety roles.
ZTC's delivery emphasizes practical application of advanced health and safety concepts, strategic risk management, and leadership in safety culture development while meeting UK occupational standards for senior practitioners.
Objectives
- Develop strategic competence in occupational health and safety management.
- Build advanced skills in risk management and safety leadership.
- Master strategic planning and implementation of safety systems.
- Demonstrate ability to lead organizational safety culture change.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in OHS or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years experience in health and safety role.
- Current senior health and safety position or equivalent responsibility.
- Access to workplace for strategic assessment activities.
Who Should Attend?
Senior health and safety officers, health and safety managers, safety consultants, safety directors, and experienced practitioners seeking to demonstrate strategic competence in occupational health and safety management.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate strategic competence in occupational health and safety management.
- Develop and implement strategic health and safety management systems.
- Lead organizational safety culture change and improvement initiatives.
- Apply advanced risk management and safety leadership principles.
- Provide strategic health and safety advice and guidance to organizations.
Course Details
Mandatory Units
- Unit 601: Develop and implement effective health and safety systems and practices.
- Unit 602: Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures.
- Unit 603: Develop and implement health and safety review systems.
- Unit 604: Develop and implement health and safety audit systems and procedures.
- Unit 605: Develop and implement procedures for the control of hazardous substances.
- Unit 606: Develop and implement health and safety risk assessment systems and procedures.
Optional Units (Select 2)
- Unit 607: Promote a positive health and safety culture.
- Unit 608: Develop and implement health and safety induction procedures.
- Unit 609: Develop and implement health and safety training and development.
- Unit 610: Develop and implement health and safety information systems.
12-18 months duration depending on learner pace and workplace opportunities. Assessment methods include:
- Strategic workplace observation and professional discussion.
- Comprehensive portfolio of strategic evidence.
- Expert witness testimonies from senior management.
- Reflective accounts of strategic practice.
- Strategic work products and documentation.
- Advanced professional questioning on strategic knowledge.
- Upon successful completion, learners receive ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
- Qualification is regulated by Ofqual and equivalent to Bachelor's degree level.
- Recognized by IOSH for Graduate membership and progression to Chartered membership.
- Provides foundation for progression to Level 7 qualifications.
- Enhances career opportunities in senior health and safety management.
Support & Resources
Learners receive comprehensive study materials, strategic workplace assessment guidance, access to advanced online resources, senior tutor support throughout the qualification, and assistance with strategic portfolio development and evidence collection.
FAQs
Evidence must demonstrate strategic competence in occupational health and safety management, including policy development, system implementation, culture change initiatives, and senior-level decision making in your actual work environment.
This Level 6 qualification provides direct entry to IOSH Graduate membership and supports progression to Chartered membership, demonstrating strategic competence in occupational health and safety practice.
This qualification supports progression to health and safety manager roles, safety director positions, senior consultant roles, and provides the foundation for Level 7 strategic qualifications.
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