Who Attends
This Diploma is aimed at those who are responsible for the development, implementation and review of Health and Safety procedures and wish to attain IOSH Graduate Membership.

Overview
This NVQ level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification is aimed at Directors, Senior Safety Advisors and H&S Managers responsible for implementing and ensuring legally compliant health and safety policies and procedures

This Degree Level qualification is widely recognised and accepted on its own as entry to a job role, making it ideal if you are currently in a Health and Safety role and want to progress your career.

Assessment
You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification.

You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence showing how you have met the performance and knowledge criteria for each unit required within the qualification, as directed by your assessor.

Duration
3 – 24 Months

Course Content
Mandatory Units:

• Promote a Positive Health & Safety Culture
• Develop & Implement Effective Communication Systems for Health & Safety Information
• Develop & Maintain Individual & Organisational Competence in Health & Safety Matters
• Control Health & Safety Risks
• Develop, Implement & Review Proactive Monitoring Systems for Health & Safety
• Develop, Implement & Review Reactive Monitoring Systems for Health & Safety
• Develop & Implement Health & Safety Review Systems
• Develop, Implement & Monitor Workplace Behavioural Safety

Optional Units:

• • Manage Contractors to Ensure Health & Safety Compliance
  • Develop & Implement Health & Safety Induction Processes
  • Influence & Keep Pace with Improvements in Health & Safety Practice
  • Develop & Implement the Health & Safety Policy
  • Develop & Implement Health & Safety Emergency Response Systems & Procedures

Progression
On completion of this qualification you will have obtained the skills, knowledge and understanding and demonstrated competence to progress on to a higher level qualification in the same or similar occupational area or enable entry into supervisory and management positions within the workplace.