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NVQ Level 6 Health and Safety Management

NVQ Level 6
Health and Safety Management

Fast track assessment for experienced health and safety managers

No learning curve — Designed around the work you already do
No Homework — Pass without academic struggle
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1-Day Registration

All assessments start the same day. However, if you need proof of registration urgently, choose this package. If you can't get on site without a CSCS card, we'll aim to send your registration confirmation within 1 working day so you can apply for the Experienced Worker (Red) CSCS card right away.

* To apply for a temporary CSCS card, you must hold a valid H&S test, passed within the last two years

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No Homework

With this package, you skip the evenings spent answering written knowledge questions. Instead, your assessor spends extra time with you in professional discussion, asking clear questions about your work and job role. It feels like a natural conversation. We then use your verbal answers to complete the paperwork on your behalf.

* Professional discussions (interviews) are audio or video recorded as evidence for your qualification

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Fast Track

With this option, you'll speed up the process and complete your assessment within 4-6 weeks. You'll receive priority status, and your assessor will work out a plan that fits around your work schedule and hits that timeframe. When procrastination creeps in, expect a friendly phone call from your assessor to help you get back on track.

* You must be motivated and willing to cooperate with your assessor

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Optional package

Even experienced managers can have knowledge gaps, or lack the systems and documentation needed to evidence specific assessment criteria. With this option, your assessor also works as a mentor: showing you which management procedures and policies the industry expects, where to source them, and how to implement them across your projects. You improve how your projects run, and you generate your assessment evidence as you go. The procedures and records you put in place along the way become evidence you can submit.

* This package is NOT intended for novices without prior industry experience

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NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice: Everything You Need to Know

Entry Requirements

The NVQ Level 6 Health and Safety Manager's (official title: Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice) qualification is designed for experienced construction site, project, or contract managers responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety procedures on construction sites. These individuals are typically employed by a main contractor or a large construction specialist company.

As a health and safety manager, you are expected to have a thorough understanding of organisational health and safety protocols. You must be actively involved in implementing health and safety measures on site.

This NVQ Level 6 qualification is equivalent to the NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals. It demonstrates your expertise and enhances your professional profile in the health and safety field.

The evidence can be from your current or previous projects and should demonstrate your ability to:

Your evidence should show your ability to:

Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety procedures on site
Conduct risk assessments and introduce necessary safety measures
Carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations
Train and instruct site staff on health and safety protocols
Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
Stay up to date with legislation and best practices, applying them as required
Engage with staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture
Coordinate emergency procedures and first aid arrangements
Manage and monitor the use of protective equipment
Document and conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions

It's important to understand that different companies use different types of information and documentation. Your task is to demonstrate and explain how you implement health and safety procedures in your work environment.

For details on the qualification units, see the Qualification Structure section.

* On completion, apply for a Black (Managerial) CSCS card!

* To apply for a CSCS card, you must have a valid H&S test, passed within the last two years.

Qualification Structure

This qualification is straightforward, and it doesn't offer any additional pathways or a selection of optional units.

To achieve the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice, you are required to complete all mandatory units.

Mandatory Units · 10 units

Unit Title	Level
Promote a positive health and safety culture	5
Develop and implement the health and safety policy	6
Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information	5
Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters	5
Identify, assess and control health and safety risks	6
Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety	6
Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety	6
Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures	6
Develop and implement health and safety review systems	6
Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice	5

How It Works

Typically, it takes 1 (in some cases 2) assessment sessions to cover the health and safety management criteria. This qualification is usually completed remotely through Teams or Zoom video calls.

While the assessment process can vary depending on your package selected at the time of your booking (for options, see the booking form), we can outline typical steps you can expect during your assessment. However, given the dynamic nature of our industry, we always adapt the process to best accommodate your individual circumstances.

For simplicity, let's break down the process of a typical level 6 health and safety management assessment into 6 chronological steps.

Introduction

You will receive an instructional email providing start-up guidance, including a list of product evidence examples and suggestions for effective collaboration with your assessor. This will help you identify the evidence you need to compile for your assessment portfolio.

Welcome Call

You will arrange an induction call (usually a video call) to discuss the assessment requirements, your role, and the product evidence from your current or previous projects. During this call, you will agree the next steps and gain a clear understanding of what you need to prepare for the first assessment session. The assessor will also email any required course materials.

Compile Evidence

Based on the assessor's guidance and advice, you will begin compiling evidence (if not already available) for the assessment session.

The Assessment

Once you have gathered sufficient evidence for the first session, you will arrange a video call to review your files and explain your work processes and methods. Depending on your preparation, this session may cover up to 100% of the assessment criteria.

Assessment Progress

Following the first session, the assessor will review your evidence and carry out a gap analysis to identify any remaining requirements. If applicable, you will receive feedback outlining the steps needed to address these gaps.

Completion

Our goal is to cover all criteria and complete your assessment as efficiently as possible. Once 100% of the assessment criteria have been met, we will finalise your portfolio and proceed to claim your qualification from the Awarding Body.

Health and Safety manager sitting at the managerial office desk

Key facts for NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Official title	NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Also known as	NVQ Level 6 Health and Safety Management
Assessment type	Work-based & distance assessment
Prior experience	Required
Classroom attendance	No
Fast Track	Yes
Typical completion	4 weeks (adjust to your pace)
Remote assessments	Teams & Zoom options available
Dedicated assessor	Yes, with a direct contact number
Guidance & support	Yes, we're here to help
Planning & preparation	Guidance provided
CITB grant claimable	Yes, up to £600
Industry-recognised qualification	Yes, UK and globally
Our coverage	England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Qualification degree	Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
Exams	No

FAQ

Common Questions, Answered

Everything you need to know about accreditation, eligibility, and what happens after your assessment.

Once your assessment has been successfully completed and your qualification is ready to be issued, you have a few options if you're paying by instalments:

Pay the remaining balance in full and we'll issue your certificate immediately.
Continue with your payment plan, and we'll issue your certificate once the final instalment has been received.
Request an Early Certificate Release (ECR), which may allow you to receive and use your certificate before your payment plan is completed. To do this, you'll need to sign an ECR agreement and provide identification and proof of address — this helps protect both parties while you continue making your scheduled payments.

If you have any questions about your payment plan or certificate release options, our team will be happy to help.

Up Level Training Centre is officially registered and accredited by nationally recognised awarding and industry bodies. We operate as an NVQ assessment and training centre for construction-related qualifications. We are an approved member of the CITB Training Provider Network (TPN), an approved centre with Pearson (Edexcel), and an approved centre with ProQual Awarding Body.

As a CITB TPN member, our centre is listed on the official CITB Training Directory. Please note CITB is currently updating its directory system — while our centre is visible, NVQ qualifications may not yet appear on the map listing during this update period. You can also contact CITB directly for confirmation.

Pearson (Edexcel): 80 Strand, Charing Cross, London, WC2R — qualifications.pearson.com.
ProQual AB: ProQual House, Unit 1, Innovation Drive, Newport, Brough, HU15 2GX — Tel: +44 (0) 1430 423822, proqualab.com.

No, this is not a traditional training or college course. This is an NVQ assessment for experienced workers and professionals who know their job very well and require official recognition of their skills in the industry. Knowledge and prior experience is mandatory.

Yes, to apply for a temporary Experienced Worker (red) CSCS card, you must have a valid H&S test that was completed within the last two years. Find more information on the CSCS website.

Yes, to apply for a CSCS card, you must have a valid H&S touch screen test, passed within the last two years. You do not need this test to start the NVQ assessment. Find more information on the CSCS website.

Yes, it is possible to skip levels and obtain a higher NVQ qualification, as long as you can provide evidence of your competence in your field of expertise.

The timeframe for the NVQ assessment may vary depending on your employment status and your ability to provide evidence of your work practice. Typically, you'll discuss all aspects of your circumstances with your assessor before starting, to confirm a potential completion date.

Yes, you can register for the NVQ assessment without a National Insurance number.

Once your assessment is completed and your portfolio is submitted to the awarding body for achievement, the typical waiting period is up to 15 working days — though this may vary depending on the awarding body's workload and your individual case. Your certificate is released by our sales department upon receipt of full payment.

Yes. Having dyslexia or a non-academic mind does not affect your ability to complete an NVQ. Our assessors take your individual situation into account and create an assessment plan that suits your needs — your grammar ability is not a significant factor in the process.

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