City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in
Occupational Health and Safety Practice
This qualification is suitable for those in the area of general health and safety practice in the
workplace, and aims to support and develop good practice and awareness of all aspects of health and
safety in the working environment; including the identification, monitoring and control of workplace
hazards and risks.
This is a qualification aimed at those whose job includes elements of health and safety at a
practitioner level. Candidates should have some responsibility for the Health, Safety and welfare of
others.
Health and Safety Officers and Supervisors charged with such tasks will identify and develop the
necessary skills to undertake these activities and will demonstrate their competence and knowledge
throughout the range of units required to gain this qualification. They should have a reasonable
degree of authority and autonomy and have access to supportive management in their organisation.
MANDATORY UNITS
301
- Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risk to health and safety
302
- Develop procedures to safety control and work operations
303
- Monitor procedures to safety control and work operations
304
- Promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace
305
- Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace
Candidates can then choose 2 from a selection of 4 Optional Units.
The learning material is provided electronically with a guidebook and assessment plan. Assessment
is production of a personal portfolio demonstrating understanding and application of the standards
at this level. This is simplified by our distance learning platform, where evidence can be electronically
submitted.
IOSH - Completion of this qualification would allow the candidate to apply for TechIOSH status
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