NVQ's

SHE Knows, is the first organisation to issue our candidates with a workbook that provides a route map, taking you through your NVQ step by step. Evidence requirements are specified in a checklist format, and all cross referencing is done for you. The new NVQ standards were launched at the beginning of 2003 and the Level 4 qualification is fully recognised by the institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) as a route to corporate membership, on successful completion of the NVQ portfolio candidates can initiate their application to IOSH to become members.

NVQ Level 5

This qualification is designed for those who have substantial responsibilities for strategic budgets and guiding the work of subordinate managers. As this program is for senior people, competences which are assessed include your application of skills across a significant range of fundamental principles, often across an unpredictable variety of contexts.

Featuring strongly in this qualification is the personal accountability for analysis, diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation of your business. As you will have a substantial personal autonomy and often, significant responsibility for the work of others, with the allocation of substantial resources these elements are also feature strongly. Candidates must undertake a total of twelve units to gain the full qualification.

Unit G3	Evaluate & develop own practice
Unit H1	Develop & review the organisation's H&S strategy
Unit H2	Promote a positive H&S culture
Unit H3	Develop & implement the H&S policy
Unit P11	Develop a strategy & plan for people resourcing change management
Unit H15	Influence & keep pace with improvements in H&S practice
Unit L2	Identify the learning & development needs of the organisation
Unit B3	Manage the use of financial resources (MSC)
Unit B5	Secure financial resources for your organisation MSC)

Optional Units (choose 3)

Unit G2	Contribute to the development of learning within the organisation
Unit C13	Manage the performance of teams and individuals (MSC)
Unit H4	Develop & implement effective communications systems for H&S information
Unit H16	Develop & implement systems & procedures to minimise environmental impact of the organisation
Unit A2	Manage activities to meet requirements (MSC)
Unit A4	Contribute to improvements at work
Unit L4	Design learning programmes
Unit L8	Manage the contribution of others to the learning process
Unit P13	Design, deliver & evaluate changes to organisational structure
Unit P14	Contribute to the design, deliver and evaluation of work processes

NVQ Level 4

The Level 4 NVQ is becoming increasingly popular and holds the same status and respect as the NEBOSH diploma Part 2 and degree courses. Entry requirements Students studying for NVQ Level 4 ideally should have undertaken the NEBOSH Diploma Part 1 or be undertaking a substantial H&S role within the organisation.

Unit H2	Promote a positive health and safety culture
Unit H3	Develop & implement the H&S policy
Unit H4	Develop & implement effective communication systems for H&S information
Unit H5	Develop & maintain individual & organisational competence in H&S matters
Unit H6	Identify & evaluate H&S hazards
Unit H7	Assess H&S risks
Unit H8	Determine & implement H&S risk control measures
Unit H9	Develop & implement active monitoring systems for H&S
Unit H10	Develop & implement reactive monitoring systems for H&S
Unit H11	Develop & implement H&S emergency response systems & procedures
Unit H12	Develop & implement H&S review systems
Unit H13	Develop & implement H&S audit systems

Optional Units

Unit H14	Contribute to H&S legal actions
Unit H15	Influence & keep pace with improvements in H&S practice
Unit H16	Develop & implement systems & procedures to minimise environmental impact of the organisation

NVQ Level 3

This qualification is suitable for persons just starting in their involvement in H&S, or for those who have a part time responsibility for H&S in the workplace.

A	Ensure your own actions reduce risks to H&S
B	Monitor procedures to control risk to H&S
C	Develop procedures to control risks to H&S
E	Promote a H&S culture within the workplace
F	Investigate & evaluate incidents & complaints in the workplace
G	Conduct an assessments of risk in the workplace
H	Ensure your own actions aim to protect the environment

Optional Unit

D	Review H&S procedures in the workplace

Competence Awards

Working Safely

Identify the hazards evaluate the risks in the workplace Reduce the risks to H&S in the workplace

Safety Review

Prepare to undertake a review of H&S in a workplace
Carry out a review of workplace H&S implementation
Identify hazards in the workplace
Assess the level of risk and recommend action
Review your workplace assessment of risks

Managing Safety & Investigation

Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety
Monitor procedures to control risk to Health and Safety
Develop procedures to control risks to Health and Safety
Investigate & evaluate incidents and complaints in the workplace
Conduct an assessment of risk in the workplace

Managing Safety & Promotion

Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety
Monitor procedures to control risk to Health and Safety
Develop procedures to control risks to Health and Safety
Promote H&S culture within the workplace
Conduct an assessments of risk in the workplace

H&S Review

Review H&S procedures in the workplace
Conduct an assessments of risk in the workplace

Environmental Safety

Ensure your actions aim to protect the environment

What’s included in these courses:

OCR registration and certification fees
A candidate information pack including:
- Induction and NVQ orientation forms
- A copy of the NVQ standards
- Workbook and evidence checklist
- Discussion topics to demonstrate your understanding
- Our policies and procedures.
- Witness Testimony documents
- Initial assessment mapped to the NVQ criteria
- Full telephone and email support (as demonstrated on the IOSH web site)

Evidence Provision for your NVQ

You will be asked to build a portfolio of evidence to match the NVQ standards. Examples of evidence provision are:

Photocopies/e-mail copy of documents created at work;
Risk Assessments undertaken
Accident Investigation
Workplace Inspections
Training Written/Delivered
Professional Discussions;
- with your assessor
- recorded by yourself
Witness testimonies from your Manager/H&S team
Copies of assignments submitted for other safety qualifications

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