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Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
Prove competence. Lead safer sites. Level up your career.
- Globally accepted
- UK based awarding body
- Work-based, portfolio-led
Is this qualification for you?
This programme is a strong fit if you:
- Lead on workplace health & safety, risk, compliance, or safety culture
- Develop or review policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
- Support teams, subcontractors, or contractors to work safely and consistently
- Want a recognised Level 6 route that reflects what you do day-to-day
Minimum age: 18+
Support that makes it easier
Most providers say “portfolio-based” and
leave you to figure it out.
We don’t.
With Construction Skills People, you get:
- Clear evidence checklists and templates
- Portfolio planning to avoid missing gaps
- Regular assessor guidance and feedback
- Practical support aligned to construction and high-risk environments
What you’ll be able to demonstrate
By the end, your portfolio will show you can:
- Control health & safety risks and apply effective controls
- Create and manage communication systems for health & safety information
- Develop competence across individuals and teams
- Monitor performance proactively and reactively, then drive improvements
- Strengthen safety culture and influence behavioural safety
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but you must:
Be working in a role where you can demonstrate health & safety responsibilities
Have access to workplace evidence and assessment opportunities
Complete an initial assessment so we can confirm suitability
Progression
This qualification supports progression into roles with increased responsibility for health & safety, as well as further professional development and learning routes.
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