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Health & Safety
NVQ Qualifications

Work-based NVQ qualifications for health and safety professionals — from Level 3 practitioner through to Level 7 strategic leadership. No exams, no classroom. Pathway to Chartered IOSH membership.

3 Levels
L3, L6 and L7
IOSH
Pathway to membership
CSCS
Gold & Black card routes
Qualification Levels
L3 OHS Practitioner
L6 OHS Practice
L7 Strategic Leadership
About These Qualifications

Advance Your Career with Health & Safety NVQs

Our health and safety qualifications are tailored to empower professionals seeking to enhance their expertise and career prospects. With a focus on practical application and industry recognition, our NVQs provide a clear pathway to achieve higher IOSH membership levels and secure CSCS cards — assessed entirely through real workplace evidence.

Health and Safety NVQs
What These Qualifications Offer
Accredited & Recognised Qualifications
Professional Progression Pathways
Flexible, Competence-Based Assessment
Guidance from Experienced Assessors
Pathway to IOSH Membership
Recognition with CSCS Cards
Real-World Experience Reflection
Industry-Standard Compliance
Safety Culture Leadership
Choose Your Level

Health & Safety NVQ Qualifications

Level 3 Health and Safety NVQ
Level 3
IOSH TechSP pathway
NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

A work-based health and safety qualification for those with safety responsibilities. Build your portfolio and achieve a recognised Level 3 NVQ without taking time off work. Supports IOSH TechSP membership.

Level 6 Health and Safety NVQ
Level 6
Chartered IOSH pathway
NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

Achieve a recognised Level 6 Health and Safety qualification through work-based assessment. Ideal for experienced H&S professionals seeking Chartered IOSH status and access to the CSCS Black Card.

Level 7 Strategic Health and Safety NVQ
Level 7
Fellowship IOSH pathway
NVQ Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership

A strategic-level NVQ for senior H&S leaders. Achieve a Level 7 qualification and progress toward Chartered or Fellowship IOSH membership through workplace-based assessment at the highest level.

How Assessment Works

Your NVQ Journey — Step by Step

Everything is built around your real work. Our assessors come to you, observe your practice and gather evidence — no exams, no classroom, no time off work.

01
Initial Consultation

We discuss your role, experience and career goals to confirm the right NVQ level and plan your assessment journey.

02
Assessor Assigned

A dedicated assessor with H&S industry experience is matched to you and visits your workplace at a convenient time.

03
Evidence Portfolio

Your assessor helps you build a portfolio of workplace evidence — observations, documents, witness statements and professional discussion.

04
Certification

Once competence is confirmed, you receive your NVQ certificate — supporting IOSH membership and CSCS card applications.

H&S NVQ Assessment
Workplace-Based Evidence
Types of Evidence Accepted
Direct Observation

Your assessor observes you undertaking H&S activities and responsibilities on site or in the workplace.

Work Products

Risk assessments, method statements, inspection records, investigation reports and safety plans.

Professional Discussion

Structured conversations with your assessor to demonstrate strategic knowledge and decision-making.

Witness Testimonies

Statements from colleagues, line managers and clients confirming your competence and professional impact.

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