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NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety

The NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety will provide students with the skills that they need to minimise risks in the workplace and ensure a safe environment for both themselves and other employees.

What’s Included in the NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety?

The courses lasts for a total of 310 hours of study, 161 of which will take place under guided supervision. At the end of the course, students will be granted either a pass or a fail. During the NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety course, students will be able to track their progress via a list of modules and units. These modules and units are structured as follows:

Course Content

The NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety course consists of five mandatory units and four optional ones, of which candidates must select two. The assessment criteria include:

  • Identifying health and safety procedures
  • Agreeing realistic health and safety objectives
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of existing procedures
  • Recognising legal obligations
  • Identifying hazards and risks and controlling them, while keeping an accurate record

Successful candidates will not only be able to implement correct health and safety procedures themselves; they’ll also be able to foster a culture of health and safety which will lead to decreased risk for everyone.

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