OCR LEVEL 3 NVQ IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

GENERAL:

Occupational Health & Safety NVQ programmes are a popular way for candidates to achieve a high level of competence within their areas of operation.

BENEFITS:

For the candidate

• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety law and legislation
• A route to professional recognition (IOSH,IRSM)
• Opportunity to develop at your own pace
• Regular support from an advisor/assessor

For the company

• Fewer accidents
• Integration of health and safety and business systems
• Knowledge and competence in health and safety
• Knowledge and competence on health and safety laws and legislation
• Management of costs

PROCESS:

All potential candidates undertake an initial skill scan to determine the suitability of the qualification to their needs. The next stage is to identify with the candidate the opportunities to develop the correct level of evidence.

Candidates will have regular contact with the assessor, which includes one to one meetings, regular email contact and opportunities to discuss developmental needs such as supporting training and competence.

The support given to candidates has proved to be a considerable asset in assisting them to achieve these worthwhile and sought after qualifications.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the overall qualification is to assess the candidate’s ability to contribute to a safer work environment through improving procedures for the assessment of risk, development and control of health and safety procedures, accident investigation and environmental issues. Candidates will support the health and safety function in their work environment.