Durham Open Learning College: NVQ Level 5 Dip. Occ. Health & Safety (237)

Study Options Available

Home learning or study, distance learning, flexible study, supported study and professional workplace learning available. Study at home, at work or a mix of both, at a time and place that fits your personal needs.

What are the qualifications about?

Suitable for any industry, these qualifications cover essential occupational health and safety knowledge and skills, from conducting risk assessments to introducing procedures and promoting a culture of health and safety in the workplace.

Who are they for?

These qualifications are ideal for those responsible for health and safety in the workplace, or for those whose role is to develop and implement health and safety policy and procedures.

What sort of things do they cover?

This qualification comprises nine mandatory units. These include:

• Promote a positive health and safety culture
• Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
• Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
• Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
• Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice.

Which is the right level for me?

Level 3 - Your job involves health and safety and you have experience of developing and applying policy and procedures within your organisation. You want to develop your professional skills further.

Level 5 - You're responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in your organisation. You may be a staff member, supervisor or manager looking to improve your knowledge and skills

How will I learn?

You will learn on the job in the work environment at a pace and time that suits you.

How will I be assessed?

Evidence should be derived from performance in the workplace. Assessment methods include:

• direct observation
• witness testimony
• performance of activities in the workplace
• documentary and other product-based evidence
• a personal report by the candidate endorsed by colleagues

QCF

Valuable NVQ and QCF credits achievable.

Support

E-portfolios and unlimited online / tel. / email support and assessment offered worldwide.

Free SKYPE communication and conferencing facility designed to help you.

Free taster sessions available. Ask about our stage payment scheme to spread the cost. 

Student and Awarding Body External Verifier References - do not come any bettter than this!

Stage payment terms available. No interest charged. Ask for details.

Why not ring us on 0845-4745005 for a no obligation discussion about this programme? We are here to help you make the right choice! Or visit our site for further information: