Nationally recognised ProQual NVQs in occupational health and safety and construction site supervision and management, from Level 3 to Level 7. They're completed in the workplace, building a portfolio of evidence from the job you already do, with the support of an experienced assessor. Pick a qualification below to see the units, how it works and who it's for.
practitioners
depending on experience
About the course
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is for people working as a health and safety practitioner, responsible for the health, safety and welfare of a team or organisation.
It gives you the skills and knowledge to maintain standards and make sure your workplace meets its legal duties. The qualification is generic, so it suits people in any sector. It typically takes 6 to 9 months, depending on your experience.
What's covered
6 mandatory units, plus 1 optional unit.
Complete all 6 units
- Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
- Develop procedures to safely control work operations
- Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
- Promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace
- Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace
- Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace
Choose 1 unit
- Make sure actions in the workplace aim to protect the environment
- Review health and safety procedures in the workplace
- Supervise the health, safety and welfare of a learner in the workplace
How it works
- Initial assessmentWe look at your role, skills and knowledge to plan your assessment and choose your optional unit.
- Build your portfolioYour assessor supports you as you gather evidence from your own work: observations, professional discussion, witness testimony and work products.
- QualificationOnce every unit is assessed and quality assured, you're awarded the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Who it's for
Health and safety practitioners and anyone responsible for workplace health and safety who wants a nationally recognised qualification.
What you'll need
No formal entry requirements, but you must be 18 or over and employed in a role where you can show the skills in the qualification.
managers
About the course
The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is for people who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day to day in their organisation.
It suits managers looking to improve their knowledge and skills. It's delivered 1-2-1 and assessed over a flexible time period, through ten units that cover the whole health and safety management system.
What's covered
10 mandatory units.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture
- Develop and implement the health and safety policy
- Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
- Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
- Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
- Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
- Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
- Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
- Develop and implement health and safety review systems
- Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice
How it works
- Initial assessmentWe look at your role, skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and plan your assessment.
- Build your portfolioWorking 1-2-1 with your assessor, you gather evidence from your own work for each of the ten units.
- QualificationOnce every unit is assessed and quality assured, you're awarded the ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma, which counts towards IOSH Graduate Membership.
Who it's for
Managers and practitioners who develop and apply health and safety procedures day to day, in any organisation.
What you'll need
No formal entry requirements. You must be 19 or over and in a role where you develop and apply health and safety procedures.
assistant site managers
(CITB endorsed)
About the course
The ProQual Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision is a nationally recognised qualification for people working as a site supervisor or assistant site manager.
It covers building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and repair, residential development, heritage, demolition, tunnelling and retrofit. You develop and show your competence as a supervisor, have your existing skills recognised and achieve a Level 4 qualification endorsed by CITB.
What's covered
Mandatory units plus an optional unit, on the pathway that matches your work.
Supervising the site
- Health, safety, welfare, wellbeing and environmental protection
- Assessing and agreeing work methods
- Planning work activities and resources
- Coordinating work control and controlling progress against programmes
- Allocating and monitoring plant, equipment and machinery
- Quality standards, quantities and costs
- Communication systems and working relationships
- Temporary works
Choose 1
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Highways Maintenance and Repair
- Residential Development
- Traditional and Heritage Building
- Demolition
- Tunnelling
- Retrofit
How it works
- Choose your pathwayWe look at your role and experience, then agree the pathway and optional unit that match your work.
- Build your portfolioYour assessor visits you on site and supports you as you gather evidence from the projects you're supervising.
- QualificationOnce every unit is assessed and quality assured, you're awarded the ProQual Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision.
Who it's for
People working in, or progressing into, a construction site supervision role.
What you'll need
You must be working as a construction site supervisor in building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and repair, residential development, conservation or demolition.
site managers
(CITB endorsed)
About the course
The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is a nationally recognised qualification for people working as construction site managers.
It covers building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and repair, residential development, heritage, demolition, tunnelling and retrofit. You show your competence in managing a site, from health, safety and sustainability to programme, quality and cost, and achieve a Level 6 qualification endorsed by CITB.
What's covered
Mandatory units plus an optional unit, on the pathway that matches your work.
Managing the site
- Systems for managing health, safety, welfare and wellbeing
- Environmental factors and sustainability
- Evaluating and confirming work methods
- Planning site preparation and monitoring project activities
- Controlling progress against programmes and quality standards
- Controlling project quantities and costs
- Plant, materials and dimensional control
- Allocating work, monitoring performance and temporary works
Choose 1
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Highways Maintenance and Repair
- Residential Development
- Traditional and Heritage Building
- Demolition
- Tunnelling
- Retrofit
How it works
- Choose your pathwayWe look at your role and experience, then agree the pathway and optional unit that match your work.
- Build your portfolioYour assessor visits you on site and supports you as you gather evidence from the projects you're managing.
- QualificationOnce every unit is assessed and quality assured, you're awarded the ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management.
Who it's for
Professionals working in a construction site management role.
What you'll need
You must be working as a construction site manager in building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and repair, residential development, conservation or demolition.
construction
(CITB endorsed)
About the course
The ProQual Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management is a nationally recognised qualification for senior managers in the construction industry, across a wide range of job roles.
Six mandatory units cover managing projects, teams and people, ethical practice and workforce planning. You then choose optional units to fit your job, from design and procurement to contracts, tendering, sustainability and handover.
What's covered
6 mandatory units, plus optional units chosen to fit your role.
Complete all 6 units
- Manage project processes
- Manage teams
- Provide advice, judgement and service ethically
- Develop self and others
- Control projects
- Plan a construction organisation's workforce
Choose to fit your role
- Design development and processes
- Project brief and outline programme
- Sustainability and whole-lifecycle resources
- Procurement and strategic procurement systems
- Contracts and contractual disputes
- Tendering, estimates and bids
- Budgets and contract payments
- Marketing and customer service
- Project handover
How it works
- Plan your unitsWe look at your role and experience, then agree the optional units that fit your job.
- Build your portfolioYour assessor supports you as you gather evidence from your own senior management work.
- QualificationOnce every unit is assessed and quality assured, you're awarded the ProQual Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management.
Who it's for
Senior managers in the construction industry, in a wide range of job roles.
What you'll need
You must be 19 or over and working as a construction senior manager in building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and repair, residential development, conservation or demolition.
Where you'll train
Alliance Learning
The Hurst Building, Horwich Loco Estate
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5UE
Frequently asked questions
What is an NVQ?
An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a nationally recognised, competence-based qualification. Instead of sitting an exam, you show that you can do the job to the required standard, with evidence from your own workplace.
Which NVQ is right for me?
It depends on your role. Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety suits people responsible for health and safety in a team or organisation. Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice suits those who develop and apply health and safety procedures, usually managers. The construction NVQs follow your site role: Level 4 for site supervisors and assistant site managers, Level 6 for site managers and Level 7 for senior managers. Ask us and we'll help you choose.
How is it assessed?
You build a portfolio of evidence that shows you meet every unit. Evidence can include assessor observation, professional discussion, witness testimony, reports and examples of your own work. It's assessed by your assessor, internally quality assured by us and externally quality assured by ProQual. There are no exams, and the result is pass or fail.
Do I need to be in a relevant job?
Yes. Because an NVQ is assessed on the work you do, you need to be employed in a role that lets you show the skills in the qualification. For the construction NVQs that means working as a site supervisor, site manager or senior manager.
Are there entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. We carry out an initial assessment of your skills and knowledge first, to spot any gaps and plan your assessment. The Level 6 and Level 7 qualifications are for learners aged 19 or over.
How long does it take?
It depends on your experience and how quickly you can gather evidence. As a guide, the Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety typically takes 6 to 9 months and the Level 4 and Level 6 construction NVQs around nine months.
Who awards the qualification?
All of these NVQs are awarded by ProQual Awarding Body and regulated by Ofqual on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The construction NVQs are also endorsed by CITB.
Is there funding for the construction NVQs?
Employers registered with CITB may be able to claim grant funding. See CITB's grants available page for details.
When can I start?
NVQs are arranged around you, so there are no fixed course dates. Register your interest and we'll get in touch to plan a start.
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