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NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health and Safety

The City & Guilds NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is ideal for those looking for a higher level qualification and either do not like or can not sit exams.

The NVQ Level 5 in Health and Safety provides a route to a high level qualification without formally studying a course
Online e-Portfolio system for you to upload your evidence
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To complete the City & Guilds NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety you will need to be working in a job with health safety responsibilities and have obtained the NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification (such as the NEBOSH Certificate).

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Benefits of Achieving the NVQ Level 5 Diploma

Boost your career prospects; NVQ’s are valued by employers throughout the UK
Accepted by IOSH for Graduate Membership (GradIOSH,
Subject to completion of the elective unit 611
Entitled to Membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
Formal Health & Safety qualification with no exams
Recognised by UK employers at the same level as the NEBOSH Diploma

Studying your NVQ Level 5 Diploma with RRC

Start at any time, usually takes around 6 to 12 months to complete
No exams to sit - 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 Diploma (Level 5) 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 50 world-class tutors
Interest free instalment plans on all NVQ’s
ISO 9001-accredited quality management system

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health & Safety Content

To achieve the NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health & Safety you need to complete the 11 mandatory units to gain the basic qualification. You can choose to add elective (i.e. optional) units but you must add elective Unit 611 to qualify for IOSH GradIOSH level membership.

Mandatory Units

Unit 402: Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
Unit 510: Promote a positive health and safety culture
Unit 511: Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
Unit 512: Control health and safety risks
Unit 513: Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
Unit 514: Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
Unit 515: Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
Unit 516: Develop and implement health and safety review systems
Unit 517: Develop and implement a health and safety audit
Unit 518: Behavioural safety in the workplace
Unit 610: Develop and implement the health and safety policy

Elective Units

These are optional and subject to additional charge

NOTE: You must complete Unit 611 if you want to gain IOSH GradIOSH membership

Unit 519: Influence improvements in health and safety practice
Unit 520: Develop, implement and review the organisations health and safety strategy
Unit 521: Contribute to health and safety legal actions
Unit 522: Manage contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety
Unit 523: Develop and implement the health and safety induction process
Unit 611: Professional development and ethics in health and safety management

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health & Safety Process

NVQ's are 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 for you to upload your evidence from anywhere at a time that suits you – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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.

RRC also provide you with a Free electronic copy of our NEBOSH Diploma (Level 5) course materials, which you can use are reference as you work through your NVQ.

To enrol on the RRC NVQ Level 5 you will need to complete a short self-assessed questionnaire (Skill Scan) before we can accept you on the course. The questions are framed around the NVQ units and will help RRC decide whether NVQs are right for you and if they are, which one. It will also help you identify any skills gaps, sections where you might have difficulty and the best areas to start your evidence gathering.

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 5 Diploma 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 5 Diploma 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 5 Diploma in Health & Safety FAQs

Do I need to complete the NVQ Certificate before the Diploma?

It is not essential that you complete the Certificate first. You need to ensure you are working in a health and safety role that will enable you to gather the evidence needed for your portfolio.

Can I complete the NVQ Diploma if I am not in the UK?

The NVQ Diploma is only available to those living and working in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

How do I know if the NVQ Level 5 Diploma is right for me?

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

How long does it take to complete the course?

You can start the course at any time and typically takes 6-12 months to complete.

Will I receive IOSH membership once I have completed the NVQ Diploma?

To gain GradIOSH membership you will need to successfully complete elective unit 611.

Do I have to complete the elective units to gain the NVQ Diploma?

It is not essential that the elective units are completed to gain the NVQ Diploma qualification.

Elective units are optional, but unit 611 (Professional develoment and ethics in health and safety management) must be completed to gain GradIOSH membership.