NVQs are competence-based qualifications that are completed through real workplace activity. All evidence comes from your day-to-day job role, supported through remote assessment, professional guidance, and structured portfolio support from our experienced assessors.
At Atom Health & Safety, our NVQs are delivered by chartered safety professionals with real industry experience, ensuring your development is practical, relevant, and aligned with IOSH membership pathways.
NVQs Available
Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Ideal for supervisors, coordinators, or anyone supporting health & safety responsibilities within the workplace.
Suitable for those starting their H&S career
A pathway towards TechIOSH (requires experience)
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
Designed for advisors, managers, and professionals responsible for leading and influencing health & safety performance.
Aimed at those advancing their career
Supports progression towards CertIOSH and CMIOSH
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management
For those already working in a strategic Health & Safety role
Aimed at those who want to formalise their credentials and strategic influence
Supports progression towards CertIOSH and CMIOSH
The NVQ’s are assessed through real work you already do. Common methods include:
Professional discussions with your assessor
Observations on-site or via video
Work-based evidence you produce in your role
Witness statements from colleagues
Remote or face-to-face support throughout
Anything that proves your responsibilities, such as:
Risk assessments and strategic plans
Audits, inspections, and monitoring
Incident investigations and reports
Safety briefings and communications
Meeting notes, presentations, and leadership decisions
At Atom Health & Safety, you don’t just sign up for a qualification - you gain a dedicated mentor committed to helping you succeed. All our NVQs are delivered with personalised, one-to-one support from professional assessors who have worked in the real world and understand what good practice looks like on site, in the office, and across different industries.
From building your portfolio to applying knowledge confidently in your role, we support you throughout the entire journey, ensuring you don’t just pass - you grow as a competent, confident safety professional.
Personal guidance tailored to your job role
No generic templates or box-ticking. We work with you to gather evidence from your actual workplace, ensuring your assessments reflect real experience and practical competence.
Chartered assessors who know what “good” looks like
Your mentor has walked the walk — managing risk, leading teams, and delivering safety improvements in industry. You’re guided by someone who understands how things work in practice, not just on paper.
Ongoing support that builds confidence and career progression
We don’t just assess; we coach you. Whether you’re working towards TechIOSH, CertIOSH or CMIOSH, we help you apply knowledge effectively, influence others, and stand out as a capable safety professional.
Speak with our team by phone or video call.
Book a free call to confirm your NVQ level and learn what evidence you’ll need to get started.
Each learner is paired with a dedicated assessor who provides personalised support throughout the qualification. You’ll receive guidance based on your actual job role, helping you gather relevant evidence and apply knowledge in practice.
You can contact your assessor whenever you need support. Sessions are flexible and can be arranged around your working hours. We don’t limit communication - if you need help, we’re here.
Each learner is paired with a dedicated assessor who provides personalised support throughout the qualification. You’ll receive guidance based on your actual job role, helping you gather relevant evidence and apply knowledge in practice.
No. NVQs are competence-based. While there may be some short knowledge tasks or reflective accounts, most evidence comes directly from your day-to-day role. We’ll help you present this clearly through documents, discussions, witness testimony, observations, or records you already use at work.
Absolutely. We help learners understand what IOSH looks for at TechIOSH, CertIOSH, and CMIOSH levels. Your mentor can support you in building competence that benefits both your qualification and your membership progression.
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