Occupational Health and Safety NVQ Level 3

Course 123 - S/NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety:
Level III City and Guilds Certification

• Identify hazards, rate risks and implement safe systems of work
• Generally, promote a positive health and safety culture
• Improve communication and IT skills
• Demonstrate they have the knowledge to do their work effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate they have the necessary practical skills to do their work effectively and efficiently.

This qualification is designed for candidates working in an organisation with hazards and risks of a relatively straightforward nature. Their normal duties would be to promote health and safety, assist in the setting up of safe systems and the development of their company’s safety policy.

It is anticipated this VQ should take around 6 - 12 months to complete.

Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

Monitor procedures to control risks to health and safety

Develop procedures to control risks to health and safety

Promote a health and safety culture within the workplace

Investigate and evaluate incidents and complaints in the workplace

Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace

Ensure your actions aim to protect the environment

Demonstration of skill, knowledge and understanding to the standard specified by the performance criteria of each unit of the NVQ. This can be achieved through gathering evidence, portfolio building, witness testimonies and questioning.

City & Guilds Certificate Level III in Occupational Health & Safety.

May also form part of a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.