NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice – Overview – The ProQual NVQ Level 6 Diploma is a bachelor’s-level, Ofqual-regulated qualification for professionals managing workplace health and safety. Fully work-based with no exams, it’s completed via portfolio evidence and online assessor support. Typically 3–12 months, it builds practical leadership, risk management, and compliance skills, preparing learners for senior or chartered HSE roles in the UK and internationally.
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ProQual Qualifications
Accredited professional qualifications that build skilled and confident health and safety experts.
ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management (Qualification No. 603/6851/2) – A master’s-level, Ofqual-regulated, work-based qualification for senior professionals. Fully portfolio-assessed with no exams, it develops advanced leadership, risk management, and strategic H&S skills, preparing you for executive-level roles globally in 6–18 months.
ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) – A nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification for professionals ensuring assessment quality in training or workplace settings. Competence-based and portfolio-assessed, it requires learners to internally assure assessment decisions through real workplace evidence. With 120 total hours (90 GLH), it is typically completed in 8–16 weeks and is ideal for assessors progressing into IQA, lead IQA, or quality compliance roles across education, apprenticeships, and training providers.
ProQual Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness – Provides essential knowledge for workers who may encounter asbestos, including types, health risks, legal requirements, and safe working practices. Supports compliance, workplace safety, and career development.
ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection & Testing of Fire-Resisting Door Installations (Ofqual 603/4995/5) – Confirms competence in inspecting and testing fire doors to meet current fire safety regulations. Covers legislation, fire door design, maintenance, and practical inspection skills, with written and practical assessments. Ofqual-regulated, provides 40 CPD hours, and recognised by the Institution of Fire Engineers.
ProQual Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Ofqual 610/4093/9) – A nationally recognised, introductory qualification for those starting a career in adult education, teaching, or training. Fully online, it covers teaching responsibilities, methods, and learner support. With one mandatory unit plus optional units (~120 hours), it is Ofqual-regulated and supports progression to higher-level teaching qualifications.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (601/4766/0) – An Ofqual-regulated, work-based qualification for professionals managing workplace health and safety. Fully portfolio-assessed with no exams, it uses real job activities and one-to-one assessor support. Typically completed in 3–6 months, it develops practical skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety culture, preparing learners for supervisory and safety management roles.
ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Teaching, Training and Assessment – Designed for trainers, tutors, instructors, and assessors delivering and evaluating learning in workplace or classroom settings. Develops skills to plan, deliver, and assess training effectively. No formal entry requirements; assessed via practical delivery, written work, and observation. Supports progression into training, assessing, or higher-level teaching qualifications.
ProQual Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement – An Ofqual-regulated qualification for assessing vocational learners in classroom or training settings. Covers assessment principles and practical skills, fully portfolio-based with no exams, and supports progression to higher-level assessor and IQA qualifications.
ProQual Level 4 Award in Advanced Fire Risk Assessment – An Ofqual-regulated qualification for professionals assessing fire risks in high-risk and complex buildings. Aligned with BS 8674 standards, it develops advanced knowledge and practical skills through two mandatory units and at least two high-risk fire risk assessments. Suitable for experienced assessors or those with a Level 3 FRA, supporting progression to Level 4 Certificate and higher fire safety roles.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (601/4766/0) – An Ofqual-regulated, work-based qualification for professionals managing workplace safety. Fully portfolio-assessed with no exams, typically completed in 6–12 months. Develops practical skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and fostering a positive safety culture, supporting progression into senior H&S roles and higher-level qualifications like the Level 6 NVQ Diploma.
ProQual Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications (600/2163/9) – An Ofqual-regulated qualification for professionals overseeing assessment standards. Develops the knowledge and practical skills to internally assure assessment decisions and ensure consistency. Ideal for IQAs, Internal Verifiers, and Training Managers. Assessed via a workplace portfolio with no exams, typically completed within a few months.
ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (600/2179/2) – An Ofqual-regulated qualification for professionals leading IQA teams. Develops leadership skills to plan, allocate, and monitor assessment activities while maintaining compliance and high standards. Includes three mandatory units on IQA principles, practical internal assurance, and team management.
ProQual Level 3 Award in Environmental Management – An Ofqual-regulated qualification for managers and supervisors involved in environmental management systems. With 30 hours total study (20 GLH), it covers sustainability, environmental legislation, and ISO 14001 principles. Learners gain skills to assess environmental impacts, implement policies, and improve organisational performance. Assessed via assignments and portfolio evidence, supporting career development and workplace compliance.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervising Licensed Asbestos Removal (Construction) (603/4244/4) – An Ofqual-regulated qualification for professionals supervising licensed asbestos removal. Confirms competence in line with UK regulations and industry standards. Covers health and safety management, work planning, containment systems, and compliance monitoring. Assessed through a competence-based workplace portfolio.
ProQual Level 2 Award for Fire Marshals (610/4759/4) – A nationally recognised qualification for workplace Fire Marshals or Fire Wardens. Covers fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and emergency response in line with HSE guidance. Suitable for all sectors, supports legal compliance and workplace safety. Duration: 6 hours, assessed via pass/fail.
ProQual Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment – An Ofqual-regulated entry-level qualification for individuals starting work on UK construction sites. Covers workplace hazards and safe practices, and is a key requirement for the CSCS Green Labourer Card. Suitable for labourers, apprentices, and new site workers. Assessed via pass/fail with quality assurance.
ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Environmental Management (600/2163/9) – An Ofqual-regulated, master’s-level qualification for professionals leading environmental and sustainability strategies. Develops advanced skills in environmental policy, risk management, climate change, governance, and sustainable development. Designed for Environmental Managers, Sustainability Leaders, and senior consultants, it is assessed via a competence-based portfolio demonstrating practical workplace application and supports progression into strategic leadership roles.