ProQual Awarding Body
    Level 5
    QN: 601/4665/5
    Curriculum Active

    ProQual Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual Awarding Body. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 482 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 5
    Awarding Body
    ProQual Awarding Body
    Syllabus Units
    10 Units
    Guided Hours
    482 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to evaluate health and safety information.
    • be able to produce communication systems for health and safety information into the organisation.
    • be able to control the effectiveness of the communication systems for health and safety information going out of the organisation.
    • know how to develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information.
    2

    Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to develop health and safety emergency response procedures.
    • be able to implement procedures for the control of a health and safety emergency.
    • understand how to develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures.
    3

    Develop and implement health and safety review systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to investigate the efficiency and cost effectiveness of health and safety management systems.
    • be able to confirm that each part of the health and safety management system is working as intended.
    • be able to confirm that the entire health and safety system is working as intended.
    4

    Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to devise inspection and monitoring systems for health and safety proactive performance monitoring.
    • be able to keep stakeholders informed of health and safety proactive performance monitoring outcomes.
    • understand how to develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety.
    5

    Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to develop a health and safety loss event reporting and recording system.
    • be able to implement health and safety loss event investigation systems and procedures.
    • be able to conduct statistical and epidemiological analyses.
    • be able to maintain communication with stakeholders of health and safety reactive performance monitoring outcomes.
    • understand how to develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety.
    6

    Develop and implement the health and safety policy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to define the statutory and workplace health and safety requirements for the organisation.
    • be able to develop the Health and Safety Policy.
    • be able to implement the Health and Safety Policy.
    • know the steps required to develop and implement the Health and Safety Policy.
    7

    Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to assess the health and safety competence needs of the organisation.
    • be able to implement health and safety training to meet identified needs.
    • know how to develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters.
    8

    Identify, assess and control health and safety risks

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to conduct an inspection of the workplace.
    • be able to assess risks to health and safety.
    • be able to implement risk control measures and safe systems of work in the organisation.
    • know how to identify
    • assess and control health and safety risks.
    9

    Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to identify new developments in health and safety.
    • be able to influence colleagues on health and safety matters.
    • know how to maintain knowledge of improvements in health and safety practice.
    10

    Promote a positive health and safety culture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to advocate commitment to a positive health and safety culture in the organisation.
    • be able to develop links with appropriate people and groups on Health and Safety matters.
    • understand the importance of promoting a positive health and safety culture within the organisation.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/4665/5
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ProQual Awarding Body
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2014