Health and Safety Management NVQ 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 health and safety field.
The evidence can be from your current or previous projects and should demonstrate your ability to:
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Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety procedures on site
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Conduct risk assessments and introduce necessary safety measures
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Carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations
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Train and instruct site staff on health and safety protocols
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Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
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Stay up to date with legislation and best practices, applying them as required
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Engage with staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture
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Coordinate emergency procedures and first aid arrangements
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Manage and monitor the use of protective equipment
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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.
NVQ Level 6 Health and Safety 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.
NVQ Level 6 Health and Safety Mandatory 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 |
Health and Safety Management NVQ Assessment Process
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.
Step 1 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.
Step 2 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.
Step 3 Compile Evidence
Based on the assessor’s guidance and advice, you will begin compiling evidence (if not already available) for the assessment session.
Step 4 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.
Step 5 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.
Step 6 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.
Funded Qualification
