NOCN Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety RQF Qualification
This Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a vocational qualification designed for individuals aiming to deepen their knowledge and skills in health and safety management. This course is particularly relevant for professionals who are responsible for managing and improving health and safety systems.
The qualification is for learners who have an interest in health and safety. It is also suitable for learners who are currently working in a health and safety role or aspiring to advance in this sector.
The course is also suitable for those responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and are also in supervisory or management positions where health and safety is a concern.
The course has a 260 guided learning hours requirement. The total qualification time is 320 hours. You are usually expected to complete this course within 3 to 12 months.
Unit 2: Awareness of Hazards in the Workplace
Unit 3: Personal Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
Unit 4: Control Work Operations Safely
Unit 5: Conduct a Health and Safety Risk Assessment of a Workplace
Unit 6: Review Health and Safety Procedures at Workplaces Other Than Their own
Unit 7: Supervise Health, Safety and Welfare of Individuals at Work
It is possible to select alternative units instead of units 6 to 7 subject to negotiation.
Learning Outcomes and Course Content
Understanding the Role of Health and Safety: This topic breaks down the significance of health and safety in the workplace and covers legal responsibilities.
Risk Assessment: This topic teaches how to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures effectively.
Implementing Health and Safety Procedures: This focuses on establishing and maintaining effective policies and practices to manage health and safety effectively.
Managing Resources for Health and Safety: This topic concentrates on the administration of resources to support health and safety initiatives.
Monitoring and Reviewing Health and Safety: This teaches how to monitor existing health and safety processes and make adjustments as needed.
By the end of the course, participants should have a well-rounded understanding of occupational health and practical skills to apply in their work.
What are the benefits of completing the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety?
- Proficiency in carrying out health and safety audits.
- Ability to develop and implement health and safety policies.
- Understanding of legal frameworks and regulations regarding health and safety.
- Enhanced skills in risk assessment and management.
How is the Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course Delivered?
The course is delivered by either distance of blended learning. Online (Distance Learning) mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete the course entirely or mostly by distance learning. Evidence of practice will however need to be provided in the form of work products, expert witnesses, observations or any other appropriate and suitable method that demonstrates your competency. Observations will ideally need to be in real time. Blended Learning mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete part of the course by distance learning and also attend face to face workshops.
You are expected to meet all course requirements including learning outcomes and assessment criteria regardless of the method of course delivery.
Fast track is also available to candidates who can work at a faster pace and have access to evidence and learning opportunities. You will also be expected to have the ability to work at a faster rate without compromising the quality of your evidence.
How is the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety assessed?
The assessment of the NVQ Certificate is work-based, requiring you to demonstrate competence in real-life work scenarios. You will be assessed by a Portfolio of evidence which involve collecting documents that demonstrates your competency. You will also be assessed by a range of assessment methods that include observations, expert witnesses, short questions and recorded discussions.
Who Should Enrol on this course?
As the qualification is competency based and an NVQ, the learner must be in the role, as evidence must be generated from the workplace. Learners must be able to demonstrate the requirements of the qualification and have access to required assessment opportunities and relevant resources.
Post-Qualification Opportunities
Obtaining the NOCN Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can open doors to further career opportunities. Professionals in health and safety roles are in high demand due to increasing regulations and the need for safe work environments. The qualification can be used in its entirety. You can go on to complete other higher qualifications such as the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
How to Enrol on the course?
Enrolling on this NOCN Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is relatively straightforward. Please click the "Enrol Online" link below to enrol at anytime when you are ready. The full cost of the course is £600. The course can also be paid by instalments made up of a deposit of £126 and four monthly instalments. Each instalment is £126.