Level 7 NVQ Diploma in strategic health & safety leadership and management

Level 7 NVQ Diploma in strategic health & safety leadership and management

OVERVIEW

The Level 7 NVQ Diploma In Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management qualification is aimed at candidates who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in their organisation. They may be a staff member, supervisor or manager looking to improve their knowledge and skills.

The awarding body for these qualifications is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

This NVQ is equivalent to a Master’s degree. As the name suggests this qualification meets the standards set out by the UK’s national qualifications framework (NQF) to be a level 7 qualification which is similar to a level 11 on the Scottish credit and qualifications framework (SCQF).

This qualification reflects current practice in Occupational Health and Safety Management and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of occupational health and safety in the workplace. The qualification will enable learners to become independent, self-directed learners with tools and motivation to continue learning, developing, and reflecting on practice throughout their careers.

To achieve the qualification candidates must complete ALL of the Mandatory units which are:

  • Risk-based safety systems management
  • Safety culture, sustainability and the global effect on performance
  • Digital technologies and incident investigation
  • Development as a strategic manager
  • Establish business risk management processes

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTs

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
ASQ will carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.

This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.

The qualification will be assessed in line with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy and will be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.

Evidence can include :

This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualification will be assessed in line with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy and will be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Evidence can include:
– observation report by assessor

  • – assignments/projects/reports
  • – professional discussion
  • – witness testimony
  • – candidate product
  • – worksheets
  • – record of oral and written questioning
  • – Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Certification

Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:

A certificate listing all units achieved and
A certificate giving the full qualification title: Level 7 NVQ Diploma In Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management
Once achieved you can contact CSCS to enquire to apply for a Management CSCS Black Card.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS
At ASQ we pride ourselves on delivering assessments professionally to ensure all learners are treated equally and fairly.

We put large emphasis on the practical elements of our assessments and training and appreciate the positive impact of a fun and enjoyable learning environment

FLEXIBLE LEARNING :

The process is largely conducted on site or remotely using a variety of communication methods to suit the individual learner, such as Skype, Telephone, Email, Remote Desktop and our online ePortfolio system.

DEFINING YOUR NEEDS

Our NVQs and Trainings are delivered or assessed through a combination of direct observation of performance, professional discussions, professional witness reports and through written assignment completed on provided workbooks

DELIVERING SUCCESS

Individuals will be assessed by one of our specialist assessors, all of whom hold relevant high-level qualifications in learning and development and extensive experience in the construction industry

PROVIDING SUPPORT

Our assessment methods take the candidate’s learning needs into consideration and the process is simply built around the candidate. Our assessors are always available to provide guidance when requiredThe process is largely conducted on site or remotely using a variety of communication methods to suit the individual learner, such as Skype, Telephone, Email, Remote Desktop and our online ePortfolio system.

DEFINING YOUR NEEDS
Our NVQs and Trainings are delivered or assessed through a combination of direct observation of performance, professional discussions, professional witness reports and through written assignment completed on provided workbooks

DELIVERING SUCCESS
Individuals will be assessed by one of our specialist assessors, all of whom hold relevant high-level qualifications in learning and development and extensive experience in the construction industry

PROVIDING SUPPORT
Our assessment methods take the candidate’s learning needs into consideration and the process is simply built around the candidate. Our assessors are always available to provide guidance when required