SVQ in Occupational Health & Safety Level 3

What is an SVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health & Safety

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) is a Nationally recognised formal qualification based on the Occupational Safety and Health Practice national standards and carries the same currency as NEBOSH Diploma Part 1. these standards were developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Lead Body, an independent group of professionals representing the Confederation of British Industry, the Trade Union Congress, the Health and Safety Executive and the Department of Education and Employment.

What types of candidate is the VQ relevant to?
The SVQ is designed for candidates who have experience in and are responsible for health and safety issues. Their normal duties would require them to promote Health and Safety by developing systems in order to comply with the company's obligations with regard to their safety policy.

The SVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety is for you, if you:

1.   Are a health and safety practitioner
2.   Work with other managers on health and safety issues
3.   Identify health and safety hazards
4.   Carry out low risk assessments in the workplace
5.   To meet the criteria of the governing body

What do I have to do to gain this qualification?

To gain the qualification, candidates have to prove that they apply the standards in their workplace by:
1.   Consistently performing to the standard described
2.   Provide evidence of performance from the workplace
3.   Demonstrate that they know and understand the implications of health and safety issues

In order to achieve the qualification, the following modules must be completed:
Unit A  Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
Unit B  Monitor procedures to control risks to health and safety.
Unit C Develop procedures to control risks to health and safety.
Unit E  Promote a health and safety culture within the workplace.
Unit F Investigate and evaluate incidents and complaints in the workplace,
Unit G Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace.
Unit H Ensure your actions aim to protect the environment.

Candidates who successfully complete the SVQ gain automatic entry to I.O.S.H.

Let this company assist you in developing your portfolio of evidence and take you forward for assessment and verification at Level 3.

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