Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
ProQual UK Accredited | Competence-Based Qualification
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an excellent qualification for professionals who want to enhance their leadership capabilities, improve workplace safety performance, and progress towards chartered status. With ProQual accreditation and a strong competency-based structure, this diploma provides the knowledge, confidence, and professional recognition needed to excel in high-level occupational safety roles across all industries.
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What Is ProQual Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the highest and most respected professional qualifications for individuals working in health and safety management roles. Accredited by ProQual (UK), this qualification is designed for professionals who are responsible for developing, implementing, and improving workplace health and safety systems across various industries. Unlike traditional classroom-based courses, this is a competence-based assessment, which means candidates demonstrate their real skills, knowledge, and responsibilities through practical work-based evidence.
This diploma is the preferred route for working professionals who want to advance their careers without stepping away from their jobs. It aligns with international occupational health and safety standards and provides a pathway to prestigious memberships such as IOSH Graduate Membership (GradIOSH) and AIOSH, enabling candidates to progress toward Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner (CMIOSH) status.
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ProQual Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
This unit focuses on developing and promoting strong safety values across the organization. Candidates demonstrate their role in encouraging safe behaviour, conducting consultations, and influencing management commitment.
Learners show competence in drafting, reviewing, and updating organizational health and safety policies. This includes aligning policies with legislation and organizational objectives.
This unit requires candidates to perform various risk assessments—general, task-specific, chemical, ergonomic, fire, and environmental—while applying recognized risk management methodologies.
Candidates demonstrate their role in creating safe systems of work, permit-to-work systems, site rules, emergency plans, isolation procedures, and operational control documents.
This involves tracking safety KPIs, conducting inspections and audits, analyzing incident trends, and reporting performance to senior management.
Learners show competence in leading investigations, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and preventing recurrence.
Candidates organize and maintain safety records, data, compliance documents, and communication logs. This unit includes reporting mechanisms, document control, and compliance tracking.
Candidates evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and demonstrate their role in improving systems based on audits, assessments, and performance indicators.
Course Overview at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Title | NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety |
| Duration | 4 Months (1064 hours including 532 Guided Hours) |
| Mode | Online via Zoom |
| Language | Urdu & English |
| Assessment | Assignments submissions |
| Certification | ProQual UK |
| Course Fee | 3400 SAR / $890 USD / 250,000 PKR |
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Diploma Fee
- Online & Evening Classes
- Classes via Skype or ZOOM
- Certified Experienced Tutors
- 4 Months Duration
- Latest Study Material
What You Will Learn
Throughout this qualification, candidates gain comprehensive skills in analyzing workplace risks, enforcing safety controls, and ensuring compliance with national and international regulations. The course covers essential areas such as planning health and safety policies, reviewing organizational safety performance, and managing emergency preparedness.
Learners also build expertise in leading safety committees, engaging stakeholders, monitoring site operations, and influencing health and safety behaviours at all organizational levels. They develop advanced competencies in occupational health risk management, wellbeing programs, human factors, accident prevention, environmental safety, and legal compliance frameworks.
The diploma also enhances a professional’s ability to interpret legislation, communicate safety expectations, and oversee contractor safety, making them highly valuable for industries such as oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, logistics, power generation, and corporate sectors.
Who Should Join NVQ Level 6 Diploma?
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and is accepted worldwide as proof of senior-level competency. Its practical nature ensures that only individuals with real workplace responsibilities can achieve it, making the certification more credible for employers. It is ideal for those aiming for leadership roles such as:
Health & Safety Manager
HSE Lead / HSE Supervisor / HSE Coordinator
Safety Consultant or Auditor
Health and Safety Trainer
Site Safety Officer in construction, industry, manufacturing, oil & gas, etc.
QHSE Manager or Advisor
The qualification helps professionals showcase their ability to manage complex safety operations, lead teams, influence culture, and comply with legal requirements.
Career Benefits after NVQ level 6
This qualification offers several significant career benefits:
Recognized globally by employers and safety organizations
Meets academic requirements for GradIOSH and leads to CMIOSH
Offers a flexible, work-based route with no classroom exams
Enhances credibility and professional standing
Opens doors to senior safety management positions
Demonstrates competency through real workplace performance
Assessment Method
Assessment is conducted through a portfolio of evidence, which includes work documents, reports, pictures, videos, witness testimonies, policies, risk assessments, and performance reviews. A qualified assessor evaluates each submission based on ProQual requirements. There are no exams, allowing candidates to complete the diploma at their own pace while working.
Why Choose Burraq Consulting for the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety?
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Burraq Business Consulting is Approved Satellite center of Safeel (An Approved Training Partner of ProQual). Burraq Consulting is a trusted name in professional training and consultancy, recognized for delivering internationally accredited qualifications with integrity and excellence. Our commitment to quality, compliance, and global standards ensures that every learner receives a meaningful, career-enhancing experience.
At Burraq Consulting, the Level 6 NVQ Diploma is delivered by certified UK-approved assessors who bring extensive industry experience from construction, oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate environments. Their real-world expertise helps learners understand not only the qualification requirements but also the practical application of occupational health and safety principles at a senior management level.
We offer a flexible online learning environment designed specifically for working professionals. Learners receive one-to-one assessor guidance, portfolio mentoring, and step-by-step support in gathering evidence, writing reflective accounts, and meeting ProQual’s assessment criteria. This personalized approach gives learners the confidence they need to complete the qualification efficiently and without stress.
Burraq Consulting also provides structured learning materials, templates, workplace documentation samples, and detailed guidance that simplifies the entire NVQ process. Whether you are a mid-career safety professional or an experienced manager aiming for higher-level IOSH membership, our tailored support ensures you progress smoothly toward GradIOSH and eventually CMIOSH membership.
Our strong employer network and reputation in the HSE industry further enhance your professional credibility. Burraq Consulting has helped hundreds of learners achieve international safety qualifications, enabling them to secure senior roles in Pakistan and abroad across the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Europe. When you choose Burraq Consulting, you choose a partner dedicated to your success, growth, and long-term career development.
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FAQs
Assessment is carried out through a portfolio of evidence collected from the learner’s real workplace activities. Evidence may include reports, procedures, method statements, risk assessments, audits, meeting minutes, witness testimonies, and reflective accounts. There are no exams, making it flexible and job-friendly.
There are no strict academic requirements. However, learners must be employed in a role where they can demonstrate responsibility for workplace health and safety. Prior HSE qualifications such as NEBOSH or Level 3/4 H&S certificates can be helpful but are not mandatory.
Absolutely. Completing the Level 6 NVQ Diploma allows learners to apply for IOSH Certified Membership (CertIOSH), which is a significant step toward achieving Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
Burraq Consulting offers comprehensive mentoring, guidance on evidence collection, assessment support, portfolio development, and regular progress reviews. Learners also receive templates, examples, and one-to-one sessions to ensure a smooth and successful completion.
Both qualifications are highly respected, but they differ in nature. The NVQ Level 6 is a competency-based qualification assessed through real workplace evidence, while NEBOSH is exam-based. NVQ Level 6 is considered equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and is an excellent route for professionals seeking career progression without written exams.
NVQ Level 6 Diploma fee is $890 USD or 250,000 PKR. Burraq Consulting offers flexible payment options and affordable pricing for learners in Pakistan and abroad. Contact us directly for updated fee details.