NVQ Level 4 Occupational Health and Safety Practice 3644-04

This qualification is for “Practitioners” within high-risk work environments, people whose function requires them to provide unambiguous and accurate advice on health and safety matters to non-specialists, supervisors, managers and directors.

In short, you must be able to:

a. Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of Relevant Statutory Provisions, Risk Management techniques, Monitoring activities and Policies.

b. Demonstrate that you use this knowledge, applied to high-risk situations.

c. Demonstrate that you can cascade this understanding to a wide range of persons.

d. Demonstrate that you can have a positive impact on the culture and levels of safety within your organisation.

In order to demonstrate your competence, you must complete ten mandatory units:

• HSP2: Promote a positive Health and Safety culture
• HSP3: Develop and Implement the Health and Safety Policy
• HSP4: Develop and implement effective communication systems for Health and Safety information
• HSP5: Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in Health and Safety matters
• HSP6: Identify, Assess and Control Health and Safety Risks
• HSP7: Develop & Implement proactive monitoring systems for Heath & Safety
• HSP8: Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for Health & Safety
• HSP10: Develop and implement Health and Safety emergency response systems and procedures
• HSP11: Develop and implement Health and Safety review systems
• HSP13: Influence and keep pace with improvements in health and safety practice

Certification: City & Guilds