The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice is a high-level, competence-based qualification for those who lead, manage, or influence health and safety within their organisation. This diploma is completed through real workplace evidence, allowing you to achieve a recognised qualification without exams.
Ideal for H&S advisors, managers, consultants, and senior professionals, this Level 6 NVQ is a strong alternative to the NEBOSH National Diploma, focusing on practical leadership, risk management, and proactive safety culture.
Learners develop advanced competence in areas such as policy development, strategic risk control, incident investigation, leadership engagement, contractor management, and continual safety improvement, all demonstrated through real job performance.
You will complete a series of units that demonstrate your competence across core areas of health & safety. Evidence is gathered through your normal duties and assessed by your dedicated NVQ assessor.
Achieve a recognised diploma without exams — fully evidence-based
Ideal for professionals progressing toward CertIOSH and CMIOSH
Build advanced leadership and safety management skills you can apply immediately
One-to-one mentoring from chartered, industry-experienced assessors
This qualification is awarded by ProQual, a respected UK awarding body specialising in competence-based assessments. ProQual qualifications are recognised by employers, professional bodies, and the wider health & safety industry.

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Perfect for those who want to showcase real-world leadership and safety management skills - not exam revision.
You’ll be mentored one-to-one by experienced, chartered safety professionals who support you from start to finish.
Complete the NVQ around your job, using real tasks and responsibilities to demonstrate competence - no classroom blocks required.
Perfect for experienced professionals who prefer practical assessment based on real work performance rather than written tests.