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City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is designed for those with health and safety knowledge and responsibilities who want a formal qualification without the need for formal exams.

The NVQ Level 3 Health and Safety provides a route to measure your competence without formally studying a course
Online e-Portfolio system for you to upload your evidence
Contact us on +44 (0)20 8944 3100 or email info@rrc.co.uk for all the latest information on this course

To complete the City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety you need to be working in a job with some health safety responsibilities because, instead of sitting exams, you collect evidence from your day to day activities to prove you can do the job.

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Benefits of Achieving the NVQ Level 3 Certificate

Formal Health & Safety qualification with no exams
Boost your career prospects; NVQ’s are valued by employers throughout the UK
Meets the academic requirement for Technical Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)
Entitled to Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)

Studying your NVQ Level 3 Certificate with RRC

Start at any time, usually takes around six months to complete
No exams - all evidence based assessment
Personal NVQ assessor to help you through the NVQ process
Easy to use e-Portfolio system
Free electronic copy of the NEBOSH Certificate (Level 3) course book for reference

Why Choose RRC?

90 year track record of excellence in training & education
45 years experience in designing and delivering Health & Safety courses
Over 40 world-class tutors
Interest free instalment plans on all NVQ’s
ISO 9001-accredited quality management system

NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Health & Safety Content

To achieve the City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety you need to achieve a minimum 31 credits from the 5 mandatory units (23 credits) plus a minimum of 8 credits from 2 optional units.

MANDATORY UNITS

Unit 301: Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety (4 credits)
Unit 302: Develop procedures to safely control work operations (4 credits)
Unit 303: Monitor procedures to safely control work operations (5 credits)
Unit 304: Promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace (4 credits)
Unit 305: Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace (6 credits)

OPTIONAL UNITS

Unit 306: Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace (5 credits)
Unit 307: Make sure actions in the workplace aim to protect the environment (4 credits)
Unit 308: Review health and safety procedures in the workplace (4 credits)
Unit 309: Supervise the health, safety and welfare of a learner in the workplace (4 credits)

NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Health & Safety Process

The City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is broken down into units, covering core health and safety topics; each unit has its own assessment criteria and you gather evidence to demonstrate you have met the criteria. You will be assigned an NVQ assessor who will guide you on what you need to do and what evidence you need. Your assessor may set you tasks to help you gather the right evidence.

Evidence must be all your own work but is typically things such as documents, video, photographs, witness statements etc. RRC provide an e-Portfolio system available 24/7 for you to upload your evidence from anywhere at a time that suits you. After you upload your evidence your assessor can view and mark it online. You will achieve your NVQ when you have covered the required number of units and your achievements have been confirmed by internal and external verifiers.

How to Apply

Entry Requirments

There are no formal entry requirements for NVQs but:

You need to have a good standard of English language
You need to be working in a role that has involvement in health and safety
You should be resident and work in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Which Level

Here's a simple rule of thumb to help you choose:

NVQ Certificate	If you lack any existing health and safety qualifications at this level but have some (limited) health and safety responsibility, authority and autonomy, we recommend starting here first. You can always progress to the Diploma later.
NVQ Diploma	If you already have the NVQ certificate or equivalent qualification (like the NEBOSH certificate) and you have specific health and safety responsibilities, together with significant authority and autonomy and can influence organisational policies/procedures, we recommend this. So, you'll typically already be a health and safety manager/advisor within a senior management team.

How to Apply

Complete the skill scan for your choice (or both, if you like) - see "Which Level" to help you choose, or contact us to discuss if you are still unsure.

Once completed, email it to us and we'll get back to you ASAP about enrolling. We won't let you hand over any money until we're sure NVQs are right for you.

NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Health & Safety In-Company

RRC is a fully approved City & Guilds NVQ provider and can help you cost-effectively train your staff.

In-Company Delivery: effective and cost & time efficient. Available Worldwide.
Training Contracts: send your staff to our open NVQ, NEBOSH, IOSH & IEMA courses at discounted rates
Online: ideal for training teams across multiple sites, with discounts on standard fees for bulk licences
Bespoke: courses can be tailored to meet your specific sector and/or translated into any language

Why Businesses Choose the City & Guilds NVQ level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety:

Course approved and assessed by City & Guilds, an internationally recognised awarding body
Certificate issued by City & Guilds, guaranteeing the delegates achievement
Improved productivity & profitability through:

Reduction in accidents and safety incidents
Improved workforce satisfaction through increased safety awareness throughout the organisation
Enhanced reputation with customers and suppliers
Reduction in costs arising from avoidable insurance claims and legal fees

NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Health & Safety FAQs

How do I know if the NVQ Level 3 Certificate is right for me?

Before enrolling onto the NVQ Certificate you will need to complete a SkillScan. This will be approved by an NVQ assessor before you enrol onto the course to ensure your suitability.

Do I have to complete the Certificate before studying the Diploma?

If you do not already hold any health & safety qualifications, but have some health & safety responsibility, this will be the most suitable starting point. You can then study the Diploma at a later date.

Can I complete the NVQ if I am based outside of the UK?

NVQs can only be studied by those living and working in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

I don't currently work in a Health & Safety role. Can I still study the Certificate?

You need to be in a role where you can access health and safety information. You do not have to be in a health and safety role specifically providing you are able to access all information needed for your ePortfolio.