The NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a vocational qualification designed to assess advanced competence in managing occupational health and safety within an organisation. Awarded by NOCN, a UK awarding organisation, the qualification is regulated within the UK qualifications framework and is listed with Ofqual under qualification number 603/7172/9. The programme is also accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), providing a recognised professional pathway within occupational health and safety.

The qualification focuses on the practical application of health and safety knowledge, skills and procedures in workplace settings. Key learning areas include promoting a positive health and safety culture, developing effective communication systems, maintaining individual and organisational competence, controlling occupational health and safety risks, and implementing proactive and reactive monitoring systems. It also addresses health and safety review systems and behavioural safety in the workplace. Optional areas can extend into contractor management, health and safety induction, policy development, emergency response systems and continuous improvement in safety practice.

For UK and international learners, the NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice provides a structured framework for demonstrating competence in contemporary occupational safety practice while aligning learning with established professional and workplace requirements.