WHAT IS THE LEVEL 5 NVQ IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICE?

This qualification is suitable for individuals who have achieved the OAL Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety and individuals who are currently in employment as health and safety officers and who wish to obtain a formal qualification.

The Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

This qualification is recognized by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Graduate Member (Grad IOSH). As an IOSH Graduate Member, you can use the letters Grad IOSH after your name. All Graduates are required to maintain a CPD record.

On achievement of the qualification learners will have developed the level of competence which will enable them to perform consistently, reliably and productively in their work role, and make a positive contribution to their employment This qualification is not a training qualification and you must be working in a health & safety position

You will learn about the following by undertaking this qualification:

• promote health and safety cultures

• effective communications

• legal requirements

• develop company policies and procedures

• monitoring and review systems

• behavioural safety in the workplace