Level 4 NVQ Health & Safety Occupational Practice(Can Provide Professional Membership to IOSH)

Suitable for:

This is a nationally recognised qualification for those managers /advisers who hold responsibilities for Health & Safety within their organisation. This qualification has the added benefit of being transferable between all market sectors.

Method of Delivery:

The assessment is undertaken on the Candidates own site causing little disruption. This is an added benefit as the NEBOSH course would be a class room based qualification requiring attendance to a local training provider. Assessments are observed by a qualified and experienced QSP Training Assessor. Guidance in the production of a portfolio of evidence is given.

Recognition:

Upon successful completion of this qualification, Candidates are presented with a Nationally recognised NVQ Certificate of Achievement. Candidates are also able to apply to IOSH to become a full member of the body if they wish for a fee.

Benefits:

For Organisatons / Employers:

Compliance with legislation

Reduction in overall costs through improved service performance

Improved awareness and training reduces accidents at work

For Individuals /Employees:

Achievement of a nationally recognised qualification

Offers excellent grounding in the fundamentals of occupational Health & Safety management

Improved working knowledge of the relevant legislation, Health and Safety practices, people management etc.

The below 13 units are covered during the assessment of this NVQ:

Evaluate and develop own practice

Promote a positive Health & Safety culture

Develop and implement the Health & Safety policy

Develop and implement effective communication systems for Health & Safety information

Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in Health & Safety

Identify and evaluate health & safety hazards

Assess Health & Safety risks

Determine and implement Health & Safety risk control measures

Develop and implement active monitoring systems for Health & Safety

Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for Health & Safety

Develop and implement Health & Safety emergency response systems and procedures

Develop and implement Health & Safety review systems

Develop and implement Health & Safety audit systems

In addition there are an additional 4 units which can be completed but not necessary to gain the qualification:

Contribute to Health & Safety legal actions

Influence and keep pace with improvements in Health & Safety practice

Develop and implement systems and procedures to minimise environmental impact of the organisation

Manage the use of financial resources (MSC)