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NVQ Level 6 – Occupational Health & Safety Practice
Find out more about this qualification including who it’s for, what’s involved, and how to get started.
NVQ LEVEL 6 – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICE
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Developed for achievement in a real workplace environment, this internationally recognised qualification assesses and verifies your existing skills, knowledge, training and experience as a health and safety manager in your occupational area.
After completing this NVQ and passing the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test for Managers & Professionals, you can apply for your black CSCS card.
sUITABILITY
Who attends?
This Level 6 NVQ is suitable for you if you are already working as an experienced health and safety manager.
Need to develop your managing skills? Check out our Leadership & Management courses.
Certification
NVQs are lifetime qualifications. However, black CSCS cards must be renewed every five years.
Length
On average, this NVQ takes between 3-6 months to complete, depending on how much time you’re able to dedicate to it.
NVQ Level 6 – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICE
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To get a 5-year CSCS black card, you’ll need to complete any Level 6 or 7 NVQ and pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers & Professionals.
Course funding
If you are up to date with your CITB levy returns, there are different ways in which you can receive funding for this qualification.
- Claim a £1500 grant back upon completion of the qualification.
- Apply for a Skills and Training Fund to use towards your training costs.
The CITB Skills and Training Fund can be used in tandem with CITB grants to get the entire cost of the course covered, with the grant paid on completion of the qualification.
NVQ LEVEL 6 – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICE
What’s covered?
The Level 6 NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety Practice is made up of ten units:
- Promote a positive health and safety culture
- Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
- Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
- Control health and safety risks
- Develop, implement and review proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
- Develop, implement and review reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
- Develop and maintain health and safety review systems
- Develop, implement and monitor behavioural safety in the workplace
- Manage contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety
- Develop and implement health and safety induction processes
Why choose us?
JRS Training are proud to have supported thousands of candidates to get the accreditation and qualifications they need to excel in the construction industry. We love what we do, and are passionate about tailoring each course to suit the needs of the individual. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, we’ll have something which can help you to reach your goals.
Our trainers are professional, experienced and friendly, supporting you through virtual professional discussions to capture the knowledge required for your portfolio. This provides minimal disruption to your daily operations and allows us to support you to complete your qualification in far less time than an apprenticeship. We have boots-on-the-ground experience working in the construction industry, so we understand the importance of minimising time away from the workplace.
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, CITB levy payers can claim a grant of £1500 upon completion of this award.
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