NVQ Levels 3 & 4 in Occupational Health & Safety
NVQ’s enable candidates to prove their competency to a set national standard. We are based at Stone Castle, Kent where the NVQ induction interview usually takes place – also where it can be arranged to meet with the Assessor, or can be arranged at the candidates place of work, these meetings are booked on a regular basis to enable momentum to be maintained and to ensure that the work and evidence that is produced covers the NVQ Units to the correct standards.
NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety (3644-30)
NVQ’s enable candidates to prove their competency to a set national standard.
The qualification content is as follows:
5 Mandatory units (all to be completed)
· 601 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
· 602 Develop Procedures to safety control work operations
· 603 Monitor procedures to safety control work operations
· 604 Promote a healthy and safe culture within the workplace
· 606 Conduct a health and safety assessment of a workplace
2 Optional units from the following:
· 605 Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace
· 607 Make sure your own actions within the workplace aim to protect the environment
· 608 Review health and safety procedure in workplaces
· 609 Supervise the health, safety and welfare of a learner in the workplace
The NVQ 3 cost is £1950 + VAT
The City & Guilds Fees (Certification etc) payable on completion £275 (non VAT)
NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (3644-40)
NVQ’s enable candidates to prove their competency to a set national standard. The NVQ 4 calls for a high level of technical and managerial competence. Students can attend sessions on the NEBOSH Diploma Course to enhance their underpinning knowledge and also purchase the supporting text books.
The qualification content is as follows:
· 611 Promote a positive health and safety culture
· 612 Develop and implement the health and safety policy
· 613 Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
· 614 Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
· 615 Identify and control health and safety risks
· 616 Develop and implement pro active monitoring systems for health and safety
· 617 Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
· 618 Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
· 619 Develop and implement health and safety review systems
· 620 Influence and keep pace with improvements in health and safety practice
NVQ’s enable candidates put theory into practice at the workplace in a competent manner.
Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd runs two schemes to enable candidates to gain full chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and full Corporate Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). IOSH with over 30,000 members is widely recognised as the principle professional body but IIRSM provides an additional alternative qualification. Achievement of the OHSP NVQ 4 provides the entry route to both Institutions. The IOSH route enables you to upgrade to Grad IOSH thence by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) assessment and Professional Interview/IOSH criteria to Chartered Member.
The NVQ process is based on sufficiency of underpinning knowledge, experience and the ability to put theory into competent performance at the workplace. All applicants must hold a Level 3 Safety Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate, NVQ 3 or an equivalent and experience as shown below. Candidates are registered with City and Guilds and undertake the development of a portfolio under the guidance of their assessor. Either scheme requires joint planning on achievement timescales, additional knowledge necessary and proof of experience by the provision of evidence e.g. Risk assessments, Inspections, Audits etc. Unlike NEBOSH Diploma there are no examinations but your assessor will identify areas where additional knowledge is necessary and question you accordingly. The NVQ route provides thorough preparation to progress by Open Assessment, CPD Points, and Board Interview to Chartered Membership.
Scheme A
Safety Practitioners with at least five years experience
Persons who can prove at least five years as a full time Safety Practitioner can apply to be registered with City and Guilds and will then undertake an initial interview. Subject to acceptance an Action Plan will be based upon an agreed completion target time of between nine to twelve months. Five days underpinning knowledge enhancement by attendance on selected NEBOSH Diploma elements will be identified plus distance/e-learning. It will be essential to register with IOSH for Continuing Professional Development at the commencement of the programme in order to progress from Grad IOSH to Chartered Status at a later stage. The candidate will have access to their assessor or other support as may be required. This scheme assumes the ability to write narratives and reports in a clear and precise style. The programme provides total preparation and advice to upgrade to IOSH Chartered Membership.
Persons must have at least 5 years experience in Health and Safety.
Up to 5 Training Days on the NEBOSH Diploma included.
£2950 + VAT
The City & Guilds Fees (Certification etc) payable on completion £375 (non VAT)
Scheme B
Safety Practitioners with at least three years experience
Persons who can prove at least three years experience as the ‘Competent Person’ for their employer as defined by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (as amended 2003/2006) or involved in a similar responsible position with major health and safety responsibilities can apply. Applicants must be able to prove workplace competence in the Units as outlined in the third paragraph of the above introduction. Pre-entry criteria are for the applicant to hold a Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH General/Construction certificate, NVQ3 in Health and Safety at Work.
The programme will consist of an introductory interview during which personal planning/achievement will take place, an assessment of additional knowledge requirements and detailed guidance on portfolio development and personal achievement timescales. Candidates will then work with their Assessor/Adviser on a one to one basis to identify up to ten training days by attendance at selected NEBOSH Diploma modules. Individuals progress to target achievement dates agreed with their assessor. This will normally be between twelve to fifteen months from commencement of the programme. When the award is fully achieved i.e. 10 units the person will be graded by IOSH as ‘Grad IOSH’ this was the former ‘IOSH member’ level. All candidates must register with IOSH for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on entry to the programme as progression to Chartered Member status relies on two years CPD and IOSH criteria.
Persons must have at least 3 years experience in Health and Safety.
Up to 10 Training Days on the NEBOSH Diploma included.
£3950 + VAT
The City & Guilds Fees (Certification etc) payable on completion £375 (non VAT)
Both Schemes are assessed by Chartered Health & Safety Practitioners who hold Assessor/Verifier qualifications to the standards as set by the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO). The Units of Competence cover Safety Policy, Procedures and Culture; Communication and Training; Risk Assessment/Control; Pro- Active and Re-Active Monitoring Emergency procedures and Safety Management. There are ten units to achieve. The IOSH selection process is based on the same ENTO standards.
