The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a regulated, competence-based qualification designed for experienced occupational health and safety professionals responsible for developing, implementing and improving workplace health and safety practices. Awarded by ProQual Awarding Body and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), the qualification is accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), providing a formal UK-regulated qualification pathway for professional health and safety practice.

With 1,064 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 532 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), the qualification develops advanced occupational competence across key areas including health and safety culture, policy implementation, risk assessment and control, competence management, communication, proactive and reactive monitoring, emergency response, review systems and continuing professional development.

The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice uses a practical, evidence-based assessment approach rather than relying solely on examinations. The qualification specification requires a portfolio demonstrating achievement of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, with evidence potentially including workplace observations, assignments, projects, reports, professional discussions, witness testimony, work products, questioning and Recognition of Prior Learning.

This qualification is particularly relevant to occupational health and safety professionals, managers and supervisors seeking to demonstrate advanced competence in managing workplace health and safety systems and applying effective risk management practices within an organisation.