ProQual NVQ
For those already working in a Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management roles and want to formalise their credentials while strengthening their influence across construction or high-risk industries.
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ProQual NVQ
Level 7
No exams
Skill level
Strategic
Assessment
Workplace evidence
Price
£1,649 + VAT
Awarding body
ProQual
Certificate
Level 7 Diploma
Already working at a senior level in health & safety? The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management is designed for experienced leaders who are already shaping safety strategy, influencing organisational decision-making, and operating at the highest level across construction or other high-risk industries. There are no exams, you’re assessed on the strategic responsibilities you already perform.
This qualification formalises your expertise as a senior H&S leader, demonstrating your ability to drive business-wide safety culture, provide board-level assurance, lead teams, and ensure organisational compliance. It’s built for H&S Managers, Heads of HSE, SHEQ Directors, or senior consultants looking to validate their capability at a strategic, executive level.
The Level 7 Diploma is also a recognised route toward the Black Managers CSCS Card, helping senior professionals strengthen their credibility, influence, and leadership standing within the industry.
Through evidence from your day-to-day work: professional discussions, observations, workplace documents and witness statements. No exams.
One assessor supports you one-to-one from induction to certificate, with sessions arranged around your working hours.
Your portfolio is built online in an e-portfolio, with remote or face-to-face support depending on what suits you.
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.
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.
NVQ Mandatory Units
1
Risk-based safety systems management
2
Safety culture, sustainability and the global effect on performance
3
Digital technologies and incident investigation
4
Development as a strategic manager
5
Establish business risk management processes
A recognised qualification built from the work you already do, with an assessor who has done the job.
Achieve a recognised diploma without exams — fully evidence-based
Ideal for professionals progressing toward CertIOSH and CMIOSH in a senior leadership role
Build advanced strategic leadership and safety management skills you can apply immediately
One-to-one mentoring from chartered, industry-experienced assessors
You're assessed on the work you already do, so there's no classroom time and no exam to sit.
One assessor supports you from induction to certificate, at times that suit your working week.
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From checkout to your first assessment, you know what happens next.
1
Click Buy course and pay securely, in full or in instalments with Klarna.
2
Fill in your details on the checkout page so we can register you.
3
We schedule your induction and agree an assessment plan around your role.
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You get a link to your e-portfolio and start uploading evidence from your job.
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Perfect for Directors, Heads of HSE, and senior managers who prefer to evidence real strategic leadership rather than study for academic diplomas or sit formal exams.
You’ll receive one-to-one guidance from chartered assessors who understand senior-level responsibilities and support you throughout the process.
Ideal for senior professionals working toward higher-level recognition such as Chartered status, board-level roles, or SHEQ leadership positions.
Fully regulated, RQF-mapped, and widely accepted as a top-tier strategic qualification for health & safety leaders across construction and high-risk industries.
Complete the diploma around your role, using real strategic tasks to demonstrate competence. No classroom attendance or time away from senior duties.
Assessment is based entirely on your existing responsibilities: leading teams, shaping strategy, influencing culture, and ensuring organisational compliance.
Designed for senior leaders who want their strategic capability recognised through real workplace performance, not written tests or academic exams.
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