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Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and

Safety Practice

Qualification Number 601/6676/9

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Contents

Personal Competence Summary .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Introduction to the Qualification ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Assessment Guidance ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Occupational Awards Qualification Implementation Requirements ............................................................................ 9

Enhanced External Quality Assurance Process................................................................................................................... 13

Production/Process Activity Guideline .................................................................................................................................. 15

J/602/2210 - Promote a positive health and safety culture .......................................................................................... 16

D/602/2214 - Develop and implement the health and safety policy ......................................................................... 18

J/602/2224 - Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Y/602/2227 - Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

J/602/2238 - Identify, assess and control health and safety risks ............................................................................... 24

J/602/2241 - Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety ................................. 26

L/602/2239 - Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety .............................. 28

R/602/2243 - Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures ...... 30

H/602/2246 - Develop and implement health and safety review systems ............................................................... 32

M/602/2248 - Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice ......................... 34

NOTES – General and/or Evidence of Prior Experience ................................................................................................... 35

National Occupational Standards ......................................................................................................................................... 36

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Personal Competence Summary

Name Company/Centre

Job Title Occupational Awards registration number

UNITS OF COMPETENCE ASSESSOR SIGNATURE

Performance and knowledge assessment completed and supplemented with evidence over time

DATE

Mandatory Units Level Credit

Promote a positive health and safety culture 5 5

Develop and implement the health and safety policy

6 14

Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information

4 8

Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters

5 10

Identify, assess and control health and safety risks

5 18

Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety

5 15

Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety

5 10

Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures

5 12

Develop and implement health and safety review systems

5 8

Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice

5 8

RELIABLE EVIDENCE: The forms of evidence available include ( as appropriate)

Observation in the workplace Assessment of knowledge Records of prior experience Witness statement(s) Testimonial(s) Photographic evidence Work records External testing

Learner

Photo

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COMPETENCE COMPLETION SIGNATURES By signing here, the Learner and Assessor confirm that evidence presented is authentic and that the assessments took place in accordance with the relevant assessment strategy. Details of the assessments and evidence must be recorded in the assessment decision record/summaries at the rear of this book. Learner (signature) Date:

Assessor (name/signature) Date:

Internal Quality Assurer (name/signature) Date:

External Quality Assurer (name/signature) Date:

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Introduction to the Qualification

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR? The Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise. This qualification covers areas such as promoting a positive health and safety culture, effective communication systems and policy for health and safety information, developing and maintaining individual and organisational competence as well as controlling risks and reviewing proactive and reactive monitoring systems for health and safety. It also covers developing and implementing emergency response, reviewing systems and procedures, and influencing and keeping pace with improvements in health and safety practice. This qualification is suitable for:

• individuals who have achieved the SVQ 3 in Occupational Health and Safety at SCQF level 7 or its predecessor SVQs

• individuals who are currently in employment as health and safety officers and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM LEARNERS? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. The units are made up of the things you need to know and the things you need to be able to do to carry out your job safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the units. Learners will need to obtain a total of 108 credits. Learners will need to achieve all units within the qualification.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

Mandatory Units (All credits must be achieved) Level Credit

J/602/2210 Promote a positive health and safety culture 5 5

D/602/2214 Develop and implement the health and safety policy 6 14

J/602/2224 Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information

4 8

Y/602/2227 Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters

5 10

J/602/2238 Identify, assess and control health and safety risks 5 18

J/602/2241 Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety

5 15

L/602/2239 Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety

5 10

R/602/2243 Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures

5 12

H/602/2246 Develop and implement health and safety review systems 5 8

M/602/2248 Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice

5 8

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In cases where the learner has not completed the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Credit can be issued for the credits achieved.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.

AGE RESTRICTIONS This qualification is not approved for use by learners under the age of 16 and OAL cannot accept any registrations for learners in this age group.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Countries Offered in: England, Wales & NI

Purpose: D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'

Sub Purpose: D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required

Operational Start Date 1st August 2015

Review Date: 31st August 2017

Age ranges: 16-18, 19+

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Assessment Guidance Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.

TYPES OF EVIDENCE: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated though performance or by responding to questions.

QUANTITY OF EVIDENCE: Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.

POTENTIAL SOURCES AND TYPES OF EVIDENCE: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the learner’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. There must also be evidence of using questioning and examination of work products. The following can be used as supplementary physical or documentary evidence:

Responses to oral or written questioning Professional discussion Personal statements/reflective accounts Assessment records Case studies Evidence of feedback given Products of learner’s work Expert witness testimony Evidence of recognition of prior learning Assessment plans

All evidence provided must contribute to the Internal Quality Assurance and Standardisation procedures within the Organisation. Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents are not normally acceptable evidence for OAL qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or assessor statement confirming learner knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your OAL External Quality Assurer. Please be aware, there is a need for a formal qualification for anyone assessing OAL qualifications: anyone holding the A1 award or relevant D units does not have to achieve this new qualification but will be required to work in accordance with the new guidelines. For assessing NVQs during the next three years or assessing QCF qualifications that use the term ‘NVQ’ in their title, under any Awarding Organisation one of the aforementioned qualifications may also be required (depending on the qualification assessment strategies set by individual standard setting bodies).

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Occupational Awards Qualification Implementation Requirements

REGISTRATION All learners must be registered using Occupational Awards registration documentation/ arrangements. The centre must maintain appropriate learner personal details for external audit purposes etc. The centre will provide learners with advice and guidance on how to prepare for assessment and allocate an Assessor who will assess learner ability to meet the requirements of the relevant qualifications/unit of credit. It is the learner’s responsibility to demonstrate competence and/or knowledge and to do this they must:

prove they can consistently meet all the qualifications and unit of credit criteria

provide evidence from work that they can perform competently in all the contexts specified in the qualification/unit of credit requirements

prove that they have the knowledge and understanding required to perform competently, even where they have not provided evidence from the workplace

It is therefore critical that quality evidence is provided in a format to allow the Assessor to make a decision and for the Internal Quality Assurer to audit or verify his/her decision.

EVIDENCE A qualification and/or unit of credit is awarded when a person has achieved the necessary outcomes of the qualification and/or unit of credit. The specific combination of units necessary to achieve a qualification is detailed in the qualification structure. Certificates of Unit Credit can be awarded when learners achieve any one, or more, units from the qualification. The evidence the learner brings forward will be evidence of performance and/or knowledge. The assessment criteria/qualification requirements are described within the qualification and/or unit of credit itself and can incorporate practical skills and knowledge. The Assessor’s role is to judge each relevant item of evidence. Each must be judged against the qualification and/or unit of credit requirements. It is not sensible to collect evidence against individual criteria, nor is it effective. If items of evidence were collected for each of the criteria, the learner may have to produce many items of evidence, well above the numbers that are actually required. When judging each item of evidence, the Assessor is deciding whether the evidence: is authentic – i.e. actually produced by the learner

meets the criteria

relates as appropriate to a context defined within the qualification and/or unit of credit

confirms that the learner has the required underpinning knowledge When the Assessor makes a decision about the learner’s competence, he or she examines all the evidence available to determine:

if the evidence, as a whole, covers all the evidence of achievement

whether the evidence indicates consistency in competent performance

whether there is enough evidence on which to base an inference of competence Taking the above into account, the outcome can only be one of the following:

yes (the learner is competent)

no (the learner is not yet competent)

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there is insufficient evidence to make a decision Consistency means that the individual is likely to achieve the standard in their work role, in the different activities defined in the qualification and/or unit of credit over time and range of work. The Assessor must judge how long a time period is sufficient to be confident that the learner can perform reliably to the standard. Unsupported evidence i.e. based on a single assessment/visit will not normally prove consistency.

PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE Performance evidence can be what the individual actually produces, or the way the individual achieves the standard. One is called product evidence and the other process evidence. Product evidence is tangible – you can look at it and feel it. Products can be inspected and the learner can be asked questions about them. In order to make a fair and objective assessment, the Assessor must be able to answer the question: Is there sufficient evidence that the learner can consistently meet the requirements of the qualification and/or unit of credit? Process evidence describes the way the learner has achieved an outcome – how they went about it. This may be, for example, the way the quality of products is checked or the way customer complaints are handled. This usually means observing the learner in action. Performance evidence may cover a number of outcomes. It makes sense to plan evidence collection so that what the learner does, in the normal course of their job, can be related to different outcomes and units. The activities that clearly link to the qualification and/or unit of credit requirements are the things to concentrate on when planning evidence collection and assessment and when monitoring the learner’s progress. Look for opportunities in the learner’s job when evidence can be collected against a number of units at the same time. Performance evidence can be:

Naturally occurring – evidence produced in the normal course of work. Evidence of this sort is usually of high quality and reliable. It is also cost effective to collect naturally occurring evidence

Taken from previous achievements – the learner may be able to bring forward evidence from previous work experience to show that they are still competent to the standard. Evidence of prior achievement can be used when it can be shown to support a judgment that the learner can still achieve the standard. So, the Assessor must be satisfied that the evidence of prior achievement is sufficiently reliable to justify saying that the learner is currently competent.

Simulated – from circumstances specially designed to enable the learner’s performance to be assessed

Simulation is generally not acceptable. The exceptions, for which EQA approval must be obtained, are:

dealing with emergencies

dealing with accidents

certain pre-approved real time simulators

limited other procedures that cannot be practically performed in the workplace, and for which sufficient evidence cannot be collected through other means

NB: It is not always possible or feasible to collect naturally occurring evidence. It is likely that some simulation may be needed, when it may take too long to wait for the evidence to arise e.g. it may be an aspect of performance which occurs infrequently. An example of this may be evidence of how to deal with emergencies i.e. it makes sense to look for evidence from sources other than naturally occurring ones, rather than for, say, waiting for the building to burn down. Centres must obtain explicit approval from Occupational Awards EQA prior to the use of simulation in assessment.

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KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE Being able to achieve a standard requires the ability to put knowledge to work. The qualification and/or unit of credit indicates the knowledge each person should use if they are to perform competently. It should not be necessary to test all of the learner’s knowledge separately; however, any exception to this would be detailed in the relevant assessment strategy. Performance evidence could show that the learner knows what he or she is doing. When this is not the case, or if the Assessor is not convinced from the performance evidence, it may be necessary to check the individual’s knowledge separately. Oral or written assessments must clearly provide a suitable means of checking the breadth and depth of an individual’s knowledge. Assessors will need to judge the best mix of knowledge evidence according to individual circumstances. Knowledge evidence is useful when deciding the quality of performance evidence, but must not be used in isolation to judge competence or as an alternative to performance evidence. Care must be taken that learner evidence is auditable and verifiable.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY The appropriate assessment strategy must be utilised. All standards setting bodies provide an assessment strategy that is contributory to the qualification implementation process. Contact Occupational Awards for information on the appropriate assessment strategy.

UNIT/CREDIT CERTIFICATION Achievement of units from within Occupational Awards qualifications can be recognised by the issue of certificates of unit credit. A centre may apply for approval to offer a selection of units or one individual unit. Roles, responsibilities and procedures do not differ from when full qualifications are being delivered. Accrediting unit achievement in this way is termed ‘unit certification’. For example, a potential centre may wish to assess learners against a specific unit of competence, such as health and safety, and would apply for approved centre status in relation to that particular unit. Alternatively, a learner may have registered on a full Occupational Awards qualification and for a variety of reasons may have only been successfully assessed and verified on one or two units, e.g. the learner may change occupational roles or leave the company/centre. In such circumstances, the centre is expected to request the awarding of a Certificate of Unit Credit. Occupational Awards approved centres are responsible for ensuring learners are aware of the value and availability of unit certification and cost (as Occupational Awards issue one certificate as part of the learner fee – extra certificates are available at an extra cost). Certificates can be claimed by the EQA during centre visits or alternatively, once the centre has been given direct claims status (DCS), they can be claimed by the centre as soon as the learner has completed the Learner Achievement Record (LAR) and been signed off. Direct Claim Status is granted on an Approved Centre basis per award per level per Centre. The following criteria will be used when granting an award of Direct Claim Status. NB: These Qualification implementation guidelines are generic across the full range of Occupational Awards qualifications. Further guidance on acceptable evidence on each qualification will be found in the Introduction to the Qualification section of the learner booklet

Further information on assessment of this qualification can be found in the appropriate Assessment Strategy.

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See www.oawards.co.uk or e-mail [email protected]

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Enhanced External Quality Assurance Process All Standards Setting Bodies (SSBs) are required to have in place an Assessment Strategy related to the implementation of their National Occupational Standards. The Assessment Strategy must satisfy the requirements of the Regulatory Authorities and may be subject to change if the national criteria are reviewed. The Proskillls Assessment Strategy typically embraces general requirements, simulation, expertise of Assessors and Quality Assurers, and external or enhanced quality control. Occupational Awards is therefore required to conduct an Enhanced External Quality assurance process to ensure the quality of the qualification implementation outcome satisfies the requirements of the SSB. The chosen enhanced activity requires that auditable evidence is made available in the form of one significant underpinning knowledge statement given by the learner in response to a specific knowledge requirement indicated by the Awarding Organisation for each Unit of Assessment. This statement should comply with an example / indicative answer held within the Approved Centre and is capable of being independently assessed. Please Note that you will be notified of the specific knowledge requirement by your External Quality Assurer. Please indicate below, for each unit submitted for external quality assurance, where the required auditable evidence can be found.

Unit Ref Location of Auditable Evidence

Learner signature:

Assessor signature:

Internal Quality Assurer signature (if sampled):

Date (of completion of additional verifiable/auditable knowledge evidence):

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Learner Declaration

Learner Name

Centre/Company Name

Assessor(s) Name(s)

I acknowledge receipt of this copy of the Occupational Awards qualification booklet. The unit structure provides information on which units must be achieved to be awarded the qualification. The individual units detail the necessary evidence requirements, etc, that I must achieve. I understand that I will have an important role in preparing for and planning assessments and with guidance from the assessor I will collect and record relevant evidence. I have been informed of the appeals system, should I want to appeal against any part of the assessment process. I understand the assessments will be carried out with regard to the company’s/centre’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Learner Signature

Date

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Production/Process Activity Guideline

To aid new or established workers, a centre may wish to describe a normal production/process activity relevant to the achievement of the qualification and identify which units/elements it will contribute to, e.g. the act of preparation for work, implementation and completion will contribute to a number of units of competence.

Production/Process Activity Relevant to the Achievement of this Qualification

Contributory to: Units/Elements

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J/602/2210 - Promote a positive health and safety culture

Unit Summary This unit covers:

• advocating a positive health and safety culture for your organisation; • developing and communicating a positive health and safety culture for your organisation; • working with key stakeholders in implementing a positive health and safety culture; • maintaining a positive health and safety culture in your organisation; and • encouraging relevant stakeholders of your organisation to lead by example on health and

safety matters

Level: 5

GLH 22

Credit value: 5

Learning outcomes The learner will:

Assessment criteria The learner can:

1. Be able to advocate commitment to a positive health and safety culture in the organisation.

1.1. Provide sufficient and clear information to people in the organisation about the benefits of a positive health and safety culture.

1.2. Obtain the support of those in the organisation who can promote a positive health and safety culture; tailoring own approach to meet the needs of: • Directors • Managers • Employee representatives.

1.3. Use opportunities to communicate information about a positive health and safety culture.

1.4. Create new opportunities to communicate information about a positive health and safety culture.

1.5. Investigate ways to overcome barriers to change. 2. Be able to develop links

with appropriate people and groups on Health and Safety matters.

2.1. Identify the appropriate people and groups with whom to develop links on health and safety matters: • Within the organisation • External to the organisation.

2.2. Provide support and assistance to the appropriate people and groups identified in 2.1

2.3. Use appropriate opportunities to develop additional links with people and groups.

2.4. Plan implementation of opportunities to develop additional links with people and groups.

3. Understand the importance of promoting a positive health and safety culture within the organisation.

3.1. Describe the nature and role of a positive health and safety culture within the organisation.

3.2. Describe the existing health and safety culture within the organisation.

3.3. Identify how the organisation’s communication system can be utilised to promote the benefits of a positive health and safety culture.

3.4. Identify the people and groups who may be affected by the health and safety process.

3.5. Explain how to engage different individuals and groups in the

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health and safety process. 3.6. Explain external factors influencing a positive health and safety

culture, to include sources of expertise and advice on health and safety matters that are available to inform the planning and decision making process for the organisation.

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D/602/2214 - Develop and implement the health and safety policy


• developing the health and safety policy of your organisation with respect to the statutory and organisational requirements;

• advocating the health and safety policy to all key stakeholders in your organisation; • implementing the health and safety policy in your organisation; and • working with key stakeholders in order to integrate health and safety into your organisation

Level: 6

GLH 69

Credit value: 14



1. Be able to define the statutory and workplace health and safety requirements for the organisation.

1.1. Analyse the structure of the organisation relative to health and safety.

1.2. Advocate the health and safety policy to all key stakeholders in the organisation.

1.3. Assess the existing health and safety systems, policies and procedures in the organisation.

1.4. Evaluate the statutory and workplace health and safety requirements relating to: • Input of products and/or services • The conversion processes • Output of products and/or services • Inadvertent, unwanted or unnecessary goods, materials

and waste of all types • Employees, contractors and others affected by the

organisation’s activities. 1.5. Identify those external to the organisation who may be affected

by its activities. 2. Be able to develop the

Health and Safety Policy. 2.1. Identify deficiencies in the current Health and Safety Policy. 2.2. Identify resource constraints that could affect proposals for

change. 2.3. Provide opportunities for key stakeholders to review the

revised/new Policy. 2.4. Revise the Health and Safety Policy to remedy deficiencies. 2.5. Formulate the strategy for promoting commitment to the Health

and Safety Policy by all those in the organisation. 2.6. Advocate the adoption of the new/improved Health and Safety

Policy. 3. Be able to implement the

Health and Safety Policy. 3.1. Specify the strategy for implementation of the Health and Safety

Policy, to include: • Providing support and assistance during the

implementation process • Planning effective action in case problems arise during

implementation • Providing adequate opportunities for feedback • Responding appropriately to the feedback

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• Planning the implementation process to ensure minimum disruption.

3.2. Ensure quality management requirements are applied to all health and safety documentation.

4. Know the steps required to develop and implement the Health and Safety Policy.

4.1. Explain the nature and role of the Health and Safety Policy within the organisation.

4.2. Explain the input - conversion - output model of organisational systems.

4.3. Describe how to research the organisation’s current Health and Safety procedures.

4.4. Explain how individual and group motivation will be achieved. 4.5. Explain external factors influencing health and safety e.g.

Statutory health and safety requirements and industry best practice.

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J/602/2224 - Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information


• evaluating health and safety information external to your organisation; • communicating to your organisation relevant health and safety information; • making sure that there are effective health and safety communication systems within your

organisation; • making sure that relevant health and safety information from within your organisation is

communicated to statutory authorities, local authorities and relevant groups and individuals.

Level: 4

GLH 35

Credit value: 8



1. Be able to evaluate health and safety information.

1.1. Research proposed and new health and safety legislation, codes of practice, standards, health and safety risk assessment and control procedures and practices, technical developments and best practice in order to: • Develop as appropriate to the organisation • Implement as appropriate in the organisation.

1.2. Evaluate health and safety information for the organisation: • Coming into the organisation • Flowing within the organisation • Going out of the organisation.

2. Be able to produce communication systems for health and safety information into the organisation.

2.1. Develop appropriate systems for communicating health and safety information relating to input materials, goods, equipment, services and resources bought in by the organisation covering: • Proactive monitoring • Health and safety performance initiatives • Health and safety promotion activities • Reactive monitoring.

2.2. Communicate health and safety information to the organisation using a range of methods.

2.3. Communicate health and safety information externally to the organisation.

2.4. Maintain records of all health and safety information relating to input materials, goods, equipment, services and resources bought in by the organisation.

2.5. Manage the communication systems for the health and safety activities of the organisation.

2.6. Confirm that the health and safety culture and policy are kept in the forefront of the activities of the organisation.

3. Be able to control the effectiveness of the communication systems for health and safety information going out of

3.1. Confirm that the statutory reporting of the health and safety information required from the organisation to the regulatory and local authorities is carried out.

3.2. Confirm that the health and safety information of the organisation is communicated, where appropriate, to trade

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the organisation. associations, voluntary bodies, interested parties and individuals. 3.3. Make sure that the health and safety information of the

organisation for products, services and waste is communicated to the stakeholders.

3.4. Make sure that the relevant health and safety standards and procedures of own organisation are provided to contractors

4. Know how to develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information

4.1. Explain how to develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information.

4.2. Explain the principles and concepts of: • Written and verbal communication • Electronic information, retrieval, storage and

communication systems. 4.3. Describe the external factors influencing communication

systems for health and safety information, to include: • Health and safety risk assessment, control procedures

and practices, technical developments and best practice • Proposed and new health and safety legislation, codes of

practice and standards • Health and safety promotional activities relevant to the

needs of an organisation • Health and safety statutory reporting requirements for

an organisation • Health and safety statutory information requirements

for the products, services and waste of an organisation • Health and safety standards and procedures of an

organisation that are relevant to the contractors used by the organisation.

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Y/602/2227 - Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters


• assessing the health and safety competence needs of your organisation; • assessing the health and safety competence needs of individuals in your organisation; and • making sure that the identified health and safety competence needs of your organisation are

addressed

Level: 5

GLH 44

Credit value: 10



1. Be able to assess the health and safety competence needs of the organisation

1.1. Analyse the functions, activities, tasks and job roles of the organisation.

1.2. Identify the health and safety competence needs of the functions, activities, tasks and job roles of the organisation.

1.3. Assess the health and safety competence needs of: • The organisation • Individuals in the organisation.

1.4. Address the health and safety competence needs of the organisation.

2. Be able to implement health and safety training to meet identified needs.

2.1. Establish health and safety competencies in the organisation in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding.

2.2. Design training courses to meet health and safety competence needs for given groups and within agreed constraints to include: • Budget • Timescales • Staff availability.

2.3. Deliver suitable training to meet the health and safety needs of individuals and groups in the organisation.

2.4. Monitor the effectiveness of training to make sure that the identified needs have been met

3. Know how to develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters.

3.1. Explain the nature and role of individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters within the organisation.

3.2. Explain the structure of the organisation with respect to functions, activities, tasks and jobs.

3.3. Explain the principles of competence, activity analysis, task analysis and job safety analysis.

3.4. Explain the relationships between competencies, skills and qualifications.

3.5. Explain the principles of: • Training course design and delivery • The advantages and disadvantages of different methods

of presentation • Course evaluation and validation • Preparing, delivering and marking tests and assignments

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• Effective written and verbal communication. 3.6. Describe the external factors influencing individual and

organisational competence in health and safety: • Health and safety statutory requirements and industry

best practice • The quality management requirements for

documentation.

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J/602/2238 - Identify, assess and control health and safety risks


• managing the control of health and safety risks effectively, co-ordinating outcomes, prioritising risks and reviewing effectiveness;

• making sure that significant hazards have been identified and the risks have been assessed; and • making sure that the appropriate risk control measures meet health and safety statutory

requirements and industry best practice and have been implemented effectively

Level: 5

GLH 68

Credit value: 18



1. Be able to conduct an inspection of the workplace.

1.1. Identify the requirements to carry out a health and safety inspection.

1.2. Inspect the workplace to identify and evaluate hazards. 1.3. Evaluate hazards through observation of work activities. 1.4. Examine proposed activities to identify and evaluate hazards

including: • New workplaces • New equipment • New processes • New activities.

1.5. Select and use appropriate measuring equipment. 1.6. Maintain records of the hazards identified in sufficient detail to

meet: • Statutory requirements • Organisational requirements • Industry best practice.

2. Be able to assess risks to health and safety.

2.1. Select appropriate risk assessment methods. 2.2. Conduct a risk assessment of the hazards identified. 2.3. Select and use instruments or methods to determine the level of

exposure affecting: • Employees • Others who may be affected.

2.4. Determine risks to health and safety of: • Employees • Others who may be affected.

2.5. Prioritise the health and safety risks to: • Employees • Others who may be affected.

2.6. Maintain records of the risk assessment in sufficient detail to meet: • Statutory requirements • Organisational requirements • Industry best practice.

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3. Be able to implement risk control measures and safe systems of work in the organisation.

3.1. Evaluate the existing risk control measures and current systems of work in the organisation.

3.2. Identify for consideration the risk control measures required by: • Statutory requirements • Organisational requirements • Industry best practice.

3.3. Identify any additional or improved risk control measures that may be needed.

3.4. Identify the resources required to implement the risk control measures needed.

3.5. Calculate the cost-effectiveness of the risk control measures needed.

3.6. Consult with managers, employee representatives and employees about risk controls needed.

3.7. Plan the implementation of risk control measures in order of priority.

3.8. Ensure the provision of training for those who need required competences to implement risk control measures.

3.9. Maintain records of the control measures in sufficient detail to meet: • Statutory requirements • Organisational requirements • Industry best practice.

4. Know how to identify, assess and control health and safety risks.

4.1. Explain the methods of identification of health and safety hazards within the organisation, including: • Risk assessment methods • Physical resources • Instruments and survey methods which may be used to

determine the level of exposure to people who may be affected.

4.2. Explain principles of the analysis methods for determining risks. 4.3. Describe external factors influencing the identification of health

and safety hazards, including: • Health and safety statutory requirements • Acceptability of risk • Quality management requirements for documentation.

4.4. Explain the nature and role of health and safety risk control measures within the organisation.

4.5. Justify health and safety risk control measures, including safe systems of work.

4.6. Describe external factors influencing health and safety risk control methods.

4.7. Explain risk control hierarchies.

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J/602/2241 - Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety


• developing and implementing health and safety proactive performance monitoring systems; and

• reviewing and responding to health and safety proactive performance monitoring outcomes

Level: 5

GLH 69

Credit value: 15



1. Be able to develop a health and safety loss event reporting and recording system

1.1. Identify health and safety loss events. 1.2. Devise health and safety loss event reporting forms. 1.3. Develop the health and safety loss event reporting and recording

procedure. 1.4. Plan the implementation of the health and safety loss event

reporting and recording procedure. 1.5. Maintain records of the health and safety loss events. 1.6. Develop a system to report health and safety loss events to the

regulatory authorities. 2. Be able to implement

health and safety loss event investigation systems and procedures.

2.1. Identify which health and safety loss events require a formal investigation.

2.2. Plan the implementation of health and safety loss event investigation systems and procedures.

2.3. Implement health and safety loss event investigation systems and procedures.

2.4. Investigate health and safety loss events. 2.5. Identify directors, senior, line, functional and technical

managers, employee representatives and employees in order to: • Advise them about the risk assessments that need to be

reviewed in the light of health and safety loss event investigations

• Advise them of the possible breaches of statutory and common law requirements following health and safety loss event investigations.

2.6. Manage the implementation of recommendations arising from health and safety loss event investigations.

2.7. Keep records of health and safety investigations.

3. Be able to conduct statistical and epidemiological analyses.

3.1. Produce statistical and epidemiological analyses of the health and safety loss event data in the organisation in order to: • Present it in numerical and graphical format • Interpret statistical and epidemiological analyses • Present to directors, senior, line, functional and technical

managers, employee representatives and employees in a meaningful way.

3.2. Keep records of health and safety loss event statistical and epidemiological analyses.

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4. Be able to maintain communication with stakeholders of health and safety reactive performance monitoring outcomes.

4.1. Inform directors, senior, line, functional and technical managers, employee representatives and employees of the outcomes of health and safety reactive performance monitoring.

4.2. Prepare written and verbal reports of the outcomes of health and safety reactive performance monitoring.

4.3. Interpret to a lay audience the outcomes of health and safety reactive performance monitoring.

4.4. Select appropriate recommendations based on the outcomes of reactive performance monitoring.

4.5. Comply with the requirements of the regulatory authorities in respect of the outcomes of health and safety reactive performance monitoring.

5. Understand how to develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety.

5.1. Explain the nature and role of reactive health and safety monitoring systems within the organisation.

5.2. Explain health and safety loss events that require formal investigation in relation to: • Types • Causes • Impacts • Systems and procedures.

5.3. Describe reporting and recording procedures for health and safety loss events.

5.4. Describe principles of: • Fault-tree analysis • Events and causal factors analysis • Effective written and verbal communication • How to respond to the needs of others • Statistical and epidemiological analyses of data,

including the use of the normal and poisson distribution • Histograms, pie charts, cusum charts and line graphs.

5.5. Describe external factors influencing reactive health and safety monitoring systems and investigations.

5.6. Explain health and safety statutory and common law requirements regarding loss events.

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L/602/2239 - Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety


• developing and implementing health and safety reactive performance (loss event) monitoring systems;

• developing and implementing loss event investigation systems and procedures; • investigating loss events; and • reviewing and responding to health and safety reactive performance monitoring outcomes

Level: 5

GLH 47

Credit value: 10



1. Be able to devise inspection and monitoring systems for health and safety proactive performance monitoring

1.1. Develop workplace inspection and monitoring systems and procedures to include: • Methodology • Frequency • Compliance with health and safety regulations • Organisational requirements.

1.2. Assess the competence needs of the people who will carry out the inspection and monitoring in the organisation.

1.3. Plan in conjunction with others the implementation of appropriate inspection and monitoring systems in the organisation.

1.4. Identify any relevant monitoring equipment that may be required.

1.5. Review health and safety statutory records and records initiated by the organisation for proactive performance monitoring.

1.6. Analyse all internal documentation and records to ensure proactive monitoring is appropriately managed.

1.7. Involve managers, employee representatives and employees in health and safety proactive monitoring systems and procedures.

1.8. Maintain appropriate records of health and safety proactive monitoring systems and outcomes.

2. Be able to keep stakeholders informed of health and safety proactive performance monitoring outcomes.

2.1. Inform directors, senior, line, functional and technical managers, employee representatives and employees of the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation.

2.2. Prepare reports of the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation.

2.3. Interpret to non-specialist audience the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation.

2.4. Propose recommendations based on the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation.

2.5. Respond to the requirements of the regulatory authorities in respect of the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation.

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3. Understand how to develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety.

3.1. Describe the nature and role of active health and safety monitoring systems within the organisation.

3.2. Present the rationale for proactive monitoring systems for health and safety.

3.3. Describe the whole range of monitoring equipment. 3.4. Explain sampling routines. 3.5. Explain the procedure for workplace inspections and activity

observations. 3.6. Explain the principles of effective written and verbal

communication. 3.7. Explain how to respond to the health and safety needs of others. 3.8. Describe external factors influencing active health and safety

monitoring systems: • Health and safety statutory requirements and industry

best practice for proactive monitoring systems and documentation.

• Quality management requirements for documentation.

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R/602/2243 - Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures

Unit Summary This unit involves:

• planning emergency response systems and procedures; • implementing emergency response systems and procedures; • communicating emergency response information; and • maintaining emergency response systems

Level: 5

GLH 41

Credit value: 12



1. Be able to develop health and safety emergency response procedures.

1.1. Identify the potential sources of an emergency in the organisation.

1.2. Assess the organisation’s ability to provide the required: • First aid provision • Adequate medical provision • Firefighting provision, on-site and off-site.

1.3. Ensure that there are the necessary competencies in first aid and firefighting in the organisation.

1.4. Involve managers, employee representatives and employees in the production of emergency procedures.

1.5. Develop health and safety emergency response procedures for the organisation, taking into account: • Health and safety statutory requirements with respect to

the control of an emergency • Methods of effective communication both on-site and

off-site • Dealing with both on-site and off-site emergencies • Dealing with the ongoing consequences of fatalities • Injury accidents • Dangerous occurrences • Fires and explosions • Toxic releases • Major disasters • Environmental impact • Rescue and security alerts.

1.6. Keep adequate records of the health and safety emergency response procedures of the organisation.

1.7. Prepare to respond to the requests of the regulatory and local authorities, the emergency services, other authorities, the media and other interested parties regarding an emergency in the organisation.

1.8. Devise a plan to implement the emergency response procedures.

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2. Be able to implement procedures for the control of a health and safety emergency.

2.1. Confirm that sufficient facilities, materials and equipment, including communication equipment, are available to deal with the control of an emergency in the organisation.

2.2. Provide detail in the procedures of the competencies required. 2.3. Communicate the plan to all appropriate people in the

organisation. 2.4. Establish effective liaison with the appropriate emergency

services and the regulatory and local authorities. 2.5. Respond to the requests of the regulatory and local authorities

and where necessary, the requests of the media and other interested parties.

2.6. Confirm that the investigation procedure has been carried out. 2.7. Maintain records of the procedures for the control of a health

and safety emergency in the organisation. 3. Understand how to

develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures.

3.1. Explain the nature and role of health and safety emergency response systems and procedures within the organisation.

3.2. Explain the organisation’s emergency response procedures. 3.3. Explain the organisation’s simulated emergency response

procedures. 3.4. Explain the principles of press releases and media management. 3.5. Explain the external factors influencing health and safety

emergency response systems and procedures. 3.6. Explain the health and safety statutory requirements for:

• Emergency response procedures • First aid and medical service provision • Fire precautions • Major disasters • Ionising radiation incidents • Environmental impact events.

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H/602/2246 - Develop and implement health and safety review systems


• investigating the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health and safety management systems; and

• developing and implementing changes to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health and safety management systems

Level: 5

GLH 41

Credit value: 8



1. Be able to investigate the efficiency and cost effectiveness of health and safety management systems.

1.1. Identify each part of the health and safety management system.

1.2. Define the factors and features that are essential for the effective working of each part of the health and safety management system.

1.3. Define the review frequency of each part of the health and safety management system.

1.4. Advise directors, senior, line, functional and technical managers of any improvements required to the efficient and cost-effective working of each part of the health and safety management system.

1.5. Plan the implementation of changes to each part of the health and safety management system.

1.6. Maintain records of the review of each part of the health and safety management system.

2. Be able to confirm that each part of the health and safety management system is working as intended.

2.1. Identify all components of the health and safety management system.

2.2. Define the factors and features that are essential for the effective working of the health and safety management system.

2.3. Define the review frequency of the health and safety management system.

2.4. Assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the health and safety management system.

2.5. Develop changes to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the health and safety management system.

2.6. Manage the implementation of any necessary changes to the health and safety management system.

2.7. Maintain records of the review of the health and safety management system.

3. Be able to confirm that the entire health and safety system is working as intended.

3.1. Assess the nature and role of health and safety review systems within the organisation.

3.2. Describe the organisation’s health and safety management system.

3.3. Define the factors and features that are essential for the efficient and cost-effective working of a health and safety

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management system. 3.4. Assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a health and

safety management system. 3.5. Explain the principles of:

Electronic and paper record systems

How to respond to the health and safety needs of others. 3.6. Describe external factors influencing health and safety review

systems, to include:

Health and safety statutory requirements

Industry best practice

Quality requirements for documentation.

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M/602/2248 - Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice

Unit Summary This unit involves:

• keeping up to date with new health and safety legislation and best practice; • reading and responding to health and safety information; • attending relevant health and safety groups and committees both internal and external; and • influencing professional colleagues and others on health and safety matters

Level: 5

GLH 46

Credit value: 8



1. Be able to identify new developments in health and safety.

1.1. Identify sources of information and advice on the latest developments in health and safety.

1.2. Evaluate the impact on the organisation of developments in health and safety legislation, policies and practices.

1.3. Advocate the adoption in the organisation of new developments in health and safety matters.

1.4. Contribute to professional technical groups to enhance the development of health and safety.

1.5. Maintain own continuous professional development. 2. Be able to influence

colleagues on health and safety matters.

2.1. Identify opportunities to participate in professional discussions and reviews on best practice in health and safety matters.

2.2. Contribute to groups and committees engaged in developing health and safety practice.

2.3. Influence the policies and practices of professional organisations and groups on health and safety matters.

2.4. Compare health and safety best practice with colleagues through meetings, publications, conferences and other methods.

2.5. Influence colleagues and others on health and safety matters. 2.6. Advocate to colleagues the adoption of industry best practice.

3. Know how to maintain knowledge of improvements in health and safety practice.

3.1. Explain the nature and role of improvements in health and safety practice within the organisation and how they can impact on the business.

3.2. Describe print-based and electronic sources of information and advice on health and safety matters.

3.3. Explain principles of: • Effective written and verbal communication • Electronic means of communication.

3.4. Explain external factors influencing improvements in health and safety practice: • Professional, non-professional and technical groups • Professional organisations.

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NOTES – General and/or Evidence of Prior Experience This page can be used by the learner and/or assessor to record information that will reinforce evidence of prior experience or competence

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National Occupational Standards This qualification is based on the approved National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by a nationally recognised Standards Setting Body.

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