Health and Safety NVQs – Levels 3, 6 and 7
We help health and safety professionals evidence real, workplace-based competence. From frontline practice to strategic leadership, these NVQs recognise what you already do on the job and turn it into a nationally recognised qualification.
Overview
These Health and Safety NVQs are work-based qualifications that recognise practical competence at operational, practitioner and strategic levels. Assessment is mapped to your live responsibilities, allowing you to evidence legal compliance, risk control, assurance and leadership in a real working environment.
Assessment takes place alongside your normal role, making this a practical route to qualification without stepping away from your organisation or responsibilities.
- Format: On-site, role-based assessment with structured reviews and remote support
- Duration: Typically 2–12 months, depending on level, scope and access to evidence
- Assessment: Work products, observations, professional discussion, knowledge questioning and witness testimonies
- Levels: 3, 6 and 7
- Certificate validity: NVQ qualification with no expiry
- Prerequisites: Active health and safety responsibilities aligned to the chosen level, with access to current documentation and activities
Roles covered
Operational to strategic health and safety roles.
You can complete these Health and Safety NVQs across a wide range of operational, managerial and strategic roles. Assessment is tailored to your responsibilities, organisation size and level of influence.
Operational roles (Level 3)
- Health and Safety Coordinators
- Site Supervisors with H&S duties
- Safety Representatives
- Operational Managers with safety responsibilities
Practitioner and management roles (Level 6)
- Health and Safety Advisors
- Health and Safety Managers
- HSEQ Managers
- Multi-site or regional safety leads
Strategic leadership roles (Level 7)
- Heads of Health and Safety or HSEQ
- Directors with organisational safety accountability
- Senior leaders responsible for H&S governance
- Strategic risk and assurance leads
What you'll learn
Core learning (all levels)
- Health and safety legislation and compliance
- Risk assessments and RAMS
- Inspections and monitoring
- Incident response and investigation
- Performance measurement and reporting
Level 3 focus
- Completing risk assessments
- Supporting permits and site briefings
- Maintaining records and documentation
- Contributing to basic incident investigations
Level 6 focus
- Implementing policies and standards
- Audits and inspections
- Trend and performance analysis
- Contractor management
- Developing and delivering improvement plans
Level 7 focus
- Health and safety strategy and governance
- Enterprise-level risk management
- Cultural leadership and influence
- Competence frameworks
- Executive-level reporting and assurance
Assessment and certification
You’ll be assessed by a qualified NVQ assessor against evidence drawn from your real work activities. Assessment includes observation, professional discussion and review of workplace documentation.
On completion, you’ll receive the relevant Level 3, 6 or 7 NVQ certificate. Professional recognition and progression depend on awarding body and institute requirements.
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Nov 2024 - Sept 2025
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