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IQ Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Specification

Regulation No: 601/4800/7



Contents Page

About Industry Qualifications (IQ) ....................................................................................................................................... 3

The IQ Group ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Contact Us .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Version Number .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

About this Qualification ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Objective ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Sector .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Structure.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Delivery ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Estimated Total Qualification Time (TQT)* .......................................................................................................................... 5

Assessment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Age Range and Geographical Coverage ............................................................................................................................ 5

Learner Entry Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Progression ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Tutor Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Centre Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Unit 1: Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety A/601/5867 ............................................. 6

Unit 1 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment .................................................................................................................... 7

Unit 2: Develop Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations L/601/6408 ...................................................................... 8

Unit 2 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment .................................................................................................................. 10

Unit 3: Monitor Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations F/601/9354 ..................................................................... 11


Unit 4: Promote a Culture of Health and Safety in the Workplace F/601/6633 ................................................................. 13


Unit 5: Conduct a Health and Safety Risk Assessment of the Workplace H/601/6687 ..................................................... 16


Unit 6: Investigate and Evaluate Health and Safety Incidents and Complaints in the Workplace ..................................... 19


Unit 7: Make Sure Actions in the Workplace Aim to Protect the Environment J/601/6701 ................................................ 22


Unit 8: Review Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace M/601/6837 ................................................................... 25


Unit 9: Supervise the Health, Safety and Welfare of a Learner in the Workplace Y/601/6847 .......................................... 28


Appendix A The Proskills Assessment Strategy ............................................................................................................... 31

Appendix B Additional Requirements for Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF ........................................ 35

Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39



About Industry Qualifications (IQ) Industry Qualifications’ (IQ) founding principle is to provide qualifications that are responsive to the needs of the vocational sector to ensure that learners are provided with a learning experience relevant to their industry. We aim to provide qualifications that are valued and recognised as being best in class by ensuring the highest levels of assessment integrity and customer service. We are approved by UK’s regulators of qualifications: Ofqual, CCEA, Qualification Wales and SQA Accreditation. The IQ Group IQ Group of Companies seek to provide an internationally recognised mark of quality assurance for skills, management systems, products and services. IQ promotes quality, partnership and integrity through its group of companies spanning education, professional membership and standards certification markets. Our focus is on high growth, highly specialised sectors with potential for international growth. Contact Us We are here to help if you need further guidance from us. The IQ customer service team can be contacted between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday at: Email: [email protected] Main Phone Switchboard: +44 (0) 1952 457 452 Fax: +44 (0) 843 211 1067 Head Office Address: Coppice House Halesfield 7 Telford Shropshire TF7 4NA For guidance on any fees we charge for the services we provide, please see the IQ Price Guide: www.industryqualifications.org.uk/centre-portal/iq-price-guide

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About this Qualification The IQ Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a qualification aimed at individuals who intend to develop and gain formal recognition of their knowledge, understanding and competence of working as a health and safety practitioner. The qualification is generic, so it is suitable for individuals in a position of responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of a team or organisation in a variety of sectors. In the mandatory units, learners will cover the essentials of health and safety culture, policy, communications systems, individual and organisational competence, risk control, reactive and proactive monitoring systems, review systems, emergency response systems and procedures and improvements to influence health and safety practice. Objective The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace.

Purpose D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice' D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required Sector 1.3 Health and Social Care Structure To achieve this qualification candidates have to achieve a minimum of 31 credits in total. 23 credits from all units in the Mandatory Group A, and a minimum of 8 credits from the Optional Group A.

Unit Credit Guided Learning Hours

Estimated TQT*

Mandatory Group A

1 Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health And Safety L/601/6408

4 38 40

2 Develop Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations L/601/6408

4 26 40

3 Monitor Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations F/601/9354

5 35 50

4 Promote a Culture of Health and Safety in the Workplace F/601/6633

4 18 40

5 Conduct a Health and Safety Risk Assessment of the Workplace H/601/6687

6 32 60

Optional Group A

6 Investigate and Evaluate Health and Safety Incidents and Complaints in the Workplace F/601/6664

5 26 50

7 Make Sure Actions in the Workplace Aim to Protect the Environment J/601/6701

4 17 40

8 Review Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace M/601/6837

4 21 40

9 Supervise the Health, Safety and Welfare of a Learner in the Workplace Y/601/6847

4 22 40



Delivery Estimated Total Qualification Time (TQT)* This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes. TQT is comprised of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. If a credit value is assigned to a qualification it is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Guided learning hours are 161-197. It is the responsibility of training centres to decide the appropriate course duration, based on their learners’ ability and level of existing knowledge. It is possible, therefore, that the number of Guided Learning Hours can vary from one training centre to another according to learners' needs. Guided learning hours are all times when a member of provider staff is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim being studied on the programme. This definition includes lectures, tutorials, and supervised study. It does not include hours where supervision or assistance is of a general nature and is not specific to the study of the learners. Assessment All units in this qualification are assessed by portfolio. Evidence for this qualification must come from the learners consistent performance in the workplace and must meet the requirements of the Proskills Assessment Strategy (Appendix A located at the end of this document). Further guidance for each unit can be found in the assessment guidance relevant to each unit. All Assessment Criteria must be met in each relevant unit to achieve this qualification. All Assessment criteria of selected units must be met. An Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website. Assessment for this qualification must also meet the requirements for Additional Requirements for Qualifications that use

the title NVQ within the QCF see appendix B.

This qualification is not graded successful learners achieve a pass.

Age Range and Geographical Coverage This qualification is approved for learners 18 plus in England and Northern Ireland. Learner Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 2 or above and be proficient in the use of English Language. Progression Learners can progress to the IQ Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Tutor Requirements All trainers/assessors and internal verifiers delivering this qualification must meet the requirements as per the Proskills assessment strategy. See Appendix A located at the end of this document. Centre Requirements Centres must be approved by IQ in order to offer this qualification.



Unit 1: Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety A/601/5867 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

38 3 4

40

Unit grid: Learning outcomes/Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will: Assessment Criteria - The learner can:

1. Be able to identify the hazards and evaluate the

risks in the workplace

1.1 Identify workplace instructions that are relevant to them and their job role

1.2 Identify working practices and hazards in the workplace that could be harmful

1.3 Evaluate the hazards and prioritise in risk order

1.4 Report hazards to the responsible person

2. Be able to reduce the risks to health and safety in

the workplace

2.1 Perform work activities at own level of competence in accordance with identified health and safety: a) workplace policies b) instructions and procedures c) suppliers and manufacturers’ information and d) relevant legal requirements

2.2 Manage hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements

2.3 Report any differences between workplace instructions and supplier/manufacturer instructions

3. Know how to reduce risks to health and safety in

the workplace

3.1 Explain their responsibility in remaining alert to hazards and risks

3.2 Describe own responsibilities and scope for action in controlling risk

3.3 Explain the importance of adhering to health and safety policies and practices

3.4 Describe where and when to get additional health and safety assistance

3.5 Describe the importance of personal presentation and behaviour in maintaining health and safety in the workplace

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Unit 1 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence Assessment Evidence for this unit must demonstrate the learner’s consistent competence in the workplace. Assessment is by portfolio, an Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website. All Assessment criteria must be met. Holistic assessment, when appropriate, is encouraged; evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped. This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the Proskills Assessment Strategy. See Appendix A located at the end of this specification. Simulation is generally not allowed however there are exceptions to this. Please see full guidance in the Assessment Strategy Appendix A.



Unit 2: Develop Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations L/601/6408 Guided Learning Hours: 26 Unit Level: 3 Unit Credit: 4

Total Unit Time: 40



1. Be able to develop procedures for maintaining a

healthy and safe workplace

1.1 Identify existing health and safety procedures

1.2 Agree realistic objectives for maintaining a healthy and safe workplace for everyone

1.3 Develop health and safety procedures which: a) are based on risk assessment and consultation b) meet legal requirements c) are appropriate to the type of work carried out and to the workplace d) identify individuals to whom people must report incidents and health and safety risks, and who they can go to for first aid

1.4 Develop a health and safety training plan that meets the needs of: a) the workplace b) the people in the workplace c) legal requirements

1.5 Disseminate the Health and Safety training plan to people in the workplace

2. Be able to review the effectiveness of health and

safety procedures in the workplace

2.1 Identify changes in the workplace and legal requirements to current health and safety procedures

2.2 Review all relevant health and safety reports and data to identify any opportunities to improve workplace health and safety procedures

2.3 Identify and obtain feedback and advice from reliable sources of expertise

2.4 Record accurately: a) the details of any review carried out b) how the review meets legal responsibilities c) how the review meets the requirements of workplace instructions



3. Be able to communicate health and safety procedures

to others in the workplace

3.1 Report the results of own review to the relevant people

3.2 Alert everyone in the workplace, promptly, to the revised health and safety procedures

3.3 Set effective measures for monitoring the revised health and safety procedures

4. Know the legal responsibilities for health and safety 4.1 Identify responsibilities for health and safety as required by: a) current legislations b) legislation covering own job role c) the particular health and safety risks present in own job role and the precautions to be taken d) the specific organisational health and safety instructions for own job role

4.2 Explain the importance of: a) remaining alert to hazards in the workplace b) dealing with and promptly reporting risks c) knowing the hazards that exist in the workplace d) knowing the different types of working practices present in the workplace

4.3 Explain own awareness of others in the workplace to include: a) the roles and responsibilities of others in the workplace b) commonly used working practices c) channels of communication and consultation in the workplace

4.4 Explain the need for health and safety information in the workplace to include: a) the instructions that may be required about health and safety in the workplace b) where to find the health and safety information that may be available in the workplace c) how to prepare and write specific instructions and procedures d) measures to check the different types of health and safety procedures






Unit 3: Monitor Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations F/601/9354 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

35 3 5

50



1. Be able to check that health and safety instructions

are followed

1.1 Keep up to date with health and safety regulations and workplace instructions, making sure that information is from

reliable sources

1.2 Conduct monitoring of the workplace at agreed intervals and in accordance with workplace instructions

1.3 Confirm that workers are health and safety competent as defined in their job role and that identified health and safety training needs have been met

1.4 Communicate workplace instructions and receive feedback

2. Be able to recommend changes to health and

safety workplace instructions

2.1 Respond to any breaches of health and safety instructions in a way which meets workplace and legal requirements

2.2 Make recommendations for any changes to health and safety workplace instructions to the responsible people

3. Be able to make sure that hazards and risks are

controlled safely and effectively

3.1 Maintain accurate records of workplace risks

3.2 Check other people are aware of the hazards/risks and know the action(s) to be taken to minimise them

3.3 Confirm that appropriate precautions to control risks have been agreed with the people responsible for health and safety

3.4 Conduct a review to make sure all recommended action has been taken

3.5 Report any conflicts that still exist between workplace and legal requirements

4. Know how to monitor procedures to safely control

work operations

4.1 Explain employers’ and employees’ legal responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace

4.2 Explain the difference between ‘hazard’, ‘risk’ and ‘control’

4.3 Describe the types of information available from reports and records covering the workplace

4.4 Explain the importance of evaluating information from reports and records covering the workplace














Unit 4: Promote a Culture of Health and Safety in the Workplace F/601/6633 Guided Learning Hours: 18 Unit Level: 3 Unit Credit: 4

Total Unit Time: 40



1. Be able to develop plans to promote a health and

safety culture in the workplace

1.1 Identify where any improvements and changes may be necessary

1.2 Identify how information on health and safety instructions and regulations are currently communicated

1.3 Identify current level of workforce understanding and support for health and safety instructions and procedures

1.4 Develop a plan based on the findings, to include performance measures, review dates and resources

1.5 Plan opportunities for promoting the advantages and legal necessity of following health and safety procedures.

2. Implement the plan to promote a health and safety

culture in the workplace

2.1 Present the plan to the responsible people for the workplace to gain their support

2.2 Identify those in the workplace who will require information and advice about the plan to promote a health and safety culture in the workplace

2.3 Ensure that relevant information and advice is provided at in a timely way and provide opportunities for encouraging ideas on good practice

2.4 Measure the effectiveness of the plan against past and present performance

3. Be able to monitor and review plan to promote

health and safety culture in the workplace

3.1 Research and be aware of the legal and moral responsibilities implied

3.2 Instigate performance measures to monitor the effectiveness of the plan and review opportunities for further improvements

4. Know reasons for promoting a health and safety

culture in the workplace

4.1 Explain employers, employees and moral and legal responsibilities for health and safety

4.2 Explain own legal responsibilities for health and safety in their job role

4.3 Explain how to interpret workplace health and safety data

4.4 Explain how to assess the level of understanding of workplace health and safety data




4.5 Identify the information needs of those affected by the plan, to include: a) sources of information on health and safety b) the importance of keeping people informed and discussing their involvement c) the communication and consultation requirements in the workplace

4.6 Explain the awareness of: a) workplace hazards that exist and the importance of remaining aware of them b) the importance of dealing with or promptly reporting risks c) the particular health and safety risks present in own job role and roles of others d) limitations within own job role



Unit 4 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment

Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence Assessment Evidence for this unit must demonstrate the learner’s consistent competence in the workplace. Assessment is by portfolio, an Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website. All Assessment criteria must be met. Holistic assessment, when appropriate, is encouraged; evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped. This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the Proskills Assessment Strategy. See Appendix A located at the end of this specification. Simulation is generally not allowed however there are exceptions to this. Please see full guidance in the Assessment Strategy Appendix A.



Unit 5: Conduct a Health and Safety Risk Assessment of the Workplace H/601/6687 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

32 3 6

60



1. Be able to prepare for a workplace risk

assessment

1.1 Evaluate the workplace to decide areas for risk assessment

1.2 Select the method of hazard identification appropriate to the workplace being assessed and in line with legal requirements

1.3 List the hazards in a way which meets legal, good practice and workplace requirements

1.4 Recognise own limitations and seek expert advice and guidance on operational controls when appropriate

2. Be able to identify hazards in the workplace 2.1 Make sure the hazard investigation fully identifies those areas in the workplace where hazards with a potential for

serious harm to health and safety are most likely to occur with impact on:

a) people in the workplace and

b) other people

3. Be able to conduct a risk assessment of the

workplace

3.1 Carry out risk assessment of the hazards identified using appropriate documentation

3.2 Assess the level of risk and how risks can be controlled to minimise harm

3.3 Assess the level of risk, identifying those that could not be eliminated

3.4 Prioritise hazards which could result in serious harm to people at work and other people

3.5 Identify control measures and implement and record them, include actions with expected completion dates

3.6 Identify changes to policies and practices resulting from the risk assessment

3.7 Deliver findings of the risk assessment with actions identified

4. Be able to review risk assessment 4.1 Instigate a review that compares the latest risk assessment to current workplace and working practices and identify

any significant differences between previous and new working practices








4.2 Plan action to be taken resulting from the findings and: a) identify new hazards arising from change b) make changes to the risk assessment to include them c) promptly inform everyone affected by the changes

5. Know the employers responsibility for risk assessments as required by current legislation

5.1 Explain own responsibilities for health and safety as defined by current legislation and: a) specific legislation covering own job role b) particular health and safety risks which may affect own job role and precautions required

5.2 Identify resources for the risk assessment to take place and: a) how and where to find expert advice and guidance b) the work areas and people for whom the learner is carrying out the risk assessment c) the work activities of the people in the workplace where the learner is carrying out the risk assessment

5.3 Describe the purpose, legal implications and importance of carrying out risk assessments and: a) the methods of identifying hazards including direct observation, examining records and conducting interviews b) the workplace hazards most likely to cause harm c) the importance of remaining alert to the presence of hazards in the workplace d) the importance of dealing with or promptly reporting risks

5.4 Apply effective communication methods







Unit 6: Investigate and Evaluate Health and Safety Incidents and Complaints in the Workplace Guided Learning Hours: 26 Unit Level: 3 Unit Credit: 5 Total Unit Time: 50



1. Be able to investigate and report workplace

incidents and complaints in accordance with legal

and workplace requirements

1.1 Establish prior to the investigation:

a) the required documentation and support materials b) the way people involved will be briefed to ensure understanding of the purpose and the expected outcome c) how people involved will have the opportunity to clarify any points about the investigation

1.2 Carry out an investigation by gathering accurate and comprehensive information from the people involved in a supportive way and review for inconsistencies

1.3 Prepare a report containing details of incidents and complaints and forward to those requesting it in the agreed format, timescale and accordance with legal regulations and workplace requirements

2. Be able to make recommendations as a result of

workplace investigations

2.1 Recommend improvements to health and safety based on accurate and detailed analysis of reports, advice, and support

material collected during the investigation

2.2 Develop recommendations which comply with: a) current working practices b) relevant legislation and workplace health and safety instructions

2.3 Propose recommendations for improving health and safety, which are workable and include measures for review

2.4 Present recommendations to the appropriate people with realistic and achievable plans for implementing them

2.5 Produce an action plan to include a review process for checking implementation of the recommendations

3. Know the employers’ and employees’ legal responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace

3.1 Explain the responsibilities of employers and employees for health and safety as defined by legislation, to include:

a) own capabilities and scope in own job role b) the work areas and job roles where the learner is carrying out the investigation






3.2 Explain the workplace requirements for conducting and reporting investigations including: a) what hazards may exist in the workplace b) the importance of dealing with and promptly reporting risks c) workplace budgets in relation to carrying out an investigation d) roles of external regulatory and research organisations

3.3 Explain how to write actions plans and: a) apply analytical techniques b) requirements for maintaining confidentiality of reports








Unit 7: Make Sure Actions in the Workplace Aim to Protect the Environment J/601/6701 Guided Learning Hours: 17 Unit Level: 3 Unit Credit: 4 Total Unit Time: 40



1. Be able to identify risks to the environment arising

from the workplace

1.1 Identify people in the workplace to whom environmental matters are reported

1.2 Confirm they are up to date on environmentally friendly working practices relevant to the workplace

1.3 Identify any current working practices in own job role that could cause harm to the environment

1.4 Identify materials, products or equipment in any part of own job role which could cause harm to the environment

1.5 Report any differences between legal regulations and workplace instructions and the actual use of materials and products hazardous to the environment

1.6 Promptly report to the people responsible for environmental matters the hazards that present high risks

2. Be able to minimise the risks to the environment

arising from the workplace

2.1 Research the relevant legal requirements and workplace environmental instructions for own job role

2.2 Define within own capability and the scope of job responsibilities how to: a) control the environmental hazards b) promptly report environmental risks that the learner is unable to deal with c) pass on suggestions for limiting risks to the environment to the responsible person

2.3 Apply the correct instructions for: a) handling materials and products that can be harmful to the environment b) their proper disposal

3. Know the legislation relating to environmental

matters that affect own workplace

3.1 Explain own responsibilities for the environment as defined by any specific legislation covering own job role and:

a) responsibility for controlling hazards to the environment b) particular risks to the environment that may be present in own workplace and job role c) how to use resources and materials effectively and efficiently




d) the importance of remaining alert to the presence of hazards to the environment in the whole workplace e) the responsibility for items (materials and equipment) that can be hazardous to the environment f) the specific workplace environmental instructions covering own job role g) specific working practices covering own job role

3.2 Explain the importance of dealing with, or promptly reporting risks to the environment and communicating who the responsible people are

3.3 Describe the substances and processes categorised as hazardous to the environment

3.4 Explain workplace instructions for handling hazards to the environment that the learner is unable to deal with










Unit 8: Review Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace M/601/6837 Guided Learning Hours: 21 Unit Level: 3 Unit Credit: 4 Total Unit Time: 40



1. Be able to undertake a review of health and safety

in the workplace

1.1 Obtain authorisation for the review from the person responsible for the workplace

1.2 Agree work schedule, purpose, scope, timescales and priorities for the review with the responsible person for the workplace

1.3 Identify areas in the workplace to be reviewed and the methods to be used

1.4 Identify suitable resources and documentation for the workplace under review

1.5 Brief other people involved in the review to make sure they understand its purpose and the process undertaken

2. Be able to carry out a review of workplace health

and safety

2.1 Identify and use appropriate protective clothing and equipment that is suitable to the workplace under review

2.2 Research working practices to make sure the review covers all areas including those that may need special checking

2.3 Record differences between previous review findings and the current situation

2.4 List the health and safety hazards that could cause serious harm in the workplace

2.5 Consult with the responsible person to list any non-compliances with health and safety in priority order and make recommendations to control hazards

2.6 Produce an action plan for improving health and safety to include follow up for monitoring and implementation of recommendations and corrective action

2.7 Evaluate and report findings: a) in accordance with established instructions b) in accordance with the action plan

3. Know how to review health and safety procedures 3.1 Explain the employers and employees legal and moral responsibilities



in workplaces 3.2 Explain own responsibilities for health and safety as defined by: a) specific legislation covering own job role b) the structure of the organisation and c) people responsible for health and safety in the workplace under review and: i) how to select and use personal protective equipment ii) what particular health and safety risks may be present in peoples’ job roles iii) the work areas and job roles the learner is planning to review

3.3 Explain what notice period needs to be given before the review takes place

3.4 Explain the importance of knowing the hazards and risks which may arise in the workplace

3.5 Describe the resources needed to carry out a review and: a) select effective communication techniques b) apply effective interviewing techniques c) possess presentational and communication skills

3.6 Describe appropriate post review plans and the recording and reporting procedures










Unit 9: Supervise the Health, Safety and Welfare of a Learner in the Workplace Y/601/6847 Guided Learning Hours: 22 Unit Level: 3 Unit Credit: 4 Total Unit Time: 40



1. Prepare for and receive a trainee in the workplace 1.1 Define his/her responsibilities for a trainee entering the workplace

1.2 Prepare for the trainee to enter the workplace by: a) delivering or organising a planned induction b) defining a clear job role or programme of work activities for the trainee c) obtaining available information to assess the suitability of the workplace for the specific trainee d) making sure work equipment and personal protective equipment are available and the trainee knows how to use it e) ensuring the trainee understands their responsibilities and what is expected of them relative to their own health and safety and that of others in the workplace

1.3 Identify and report to the responsible person all control measures needed to ensure the health and safety of the trainee in the workplace

1.4 Confirm that the trainee can demonstrate understanding of safe working practices prior to entering the workplace, and has been provided with health and safety information and training in line with: a) employers’ requirements b) health and safety legislation

1.5 Inform all others who will be involved with the trainee of their responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare

1.6 Produce and implement a plan for the supervision of the trainee to include arrangements to cover absences and that they are recorded

2. Supervise, monitor and review the health, safety and

welfare of a learner in the workplace

2.1 Explain to the trainee the responsibilities for supervising and monitoring health, safety and welfare in the workplace

2.2 Check the trainee: a) understands their job role or programme of work. b) knows, understands, and follows instructions and safe working practices






2.3 Provide ongoing information, advice and support to the trainee in relation to safe working practices and organisational instructions

2.4 Identify additional training needs relative to health, safety and welfare of the trainee and that they are recorded and met

2.5 Assess the trainee’s understanding of, and compliance with, health and safety requirements are reviewed on a regular basis

2.6 Liaise with others to support the trainee’s progress

2.7 Contribute to reviews and ensure that the supervision plan is regularly updated and recorded

2.8 Inform the person responsible of any concerns regarding the trainee’s performance relative to health and safety

3. Know how to introduce a trainee to the workplace 3.1 Explain what information is necessary and available to assess the suitability of the workplace for the trainee that the

learner is supervising in the workplace and:

a) specific learning barriers to the trainee, e.g. physical, communication, prohibited areas b) specific risk assessments and control methods relating to a trainee c) health, safety and welfare training and support required by the trainee during induction d) employers’ instructions and procedures in relation to the health, safety and welfare of the trainee e) own responsibilities relative to supervising the trainee

3.2 Explain the need to check the trainee’s understanding of health and safety relative to their job role: a) reviewing with the trainee their understanding of health and safety relative to their job role b) identifying effective communication methods available and when appropriate to be used

3.3 Explain how to respond to incidents, development needs and achievements of the trainee relating to health and safety

3.4 Identify others involved in the trainee’s programme, their role and responsibilities

3.5 Understand the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ as applied to health and safety














Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence Assessment Evidence for this unit must demonstrate the learner’s consistent competence in the workplace. Assessment is by portfolio, an Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website. All Assessment criteria must be met. Holistic assessment, when appropriate, is encouraged; evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped. This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the Proskills Assessment Strategy. See Appendix A located at the end of this specification Simulation is generally not allowed however there are exceptions to this. Please see full guidance in the Assessment Strategy Appendix A.



Assessment Strategy Appendix A The Proskills Assessment Strategy This Assessment Strategy was provided by Proskills to support delivery of qualifications on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The QCF has now been replaced by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), however this Assessment Strategy is still relevant and must be followed.

Introduction This Assessment Strategy is designed to cover the following NOS based qualifications at all levels:

Building Products

Precast Concrete

Performing Building Products Operations

Glazed Ceramics

Manufacturing Glazed Ceramics

Glass

Fenestration Installation and Surveying

Glass Related Operations

Glass Processing

Glass Manufacturing

Glazing

Installation of Domestic Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards

Production of Glass Supporting Fabrications

Solar Thermal/Photovoltaic Panel Installation and Surveying

Print

Digital Print Production

Machine Printing

Print Management and Administration

Print Finishing and Converting

Envelope Manufacture

Print Administration

Paper

Fibreboard Operations

Wood

Engineered Wood

Saw Milling

Wood Merchants

Generic

Combined Working Practices

Health and Safety

This Assessment Strategy is designed to supplement the guidance issued by the Regulatory Authorities, including the Additional Regulatory Requirements for Qualifications of the Type NVQ within the QCF, and guidance issued by Awarding Bodies. This document is designed to be a core set of assessment practices. There may be specific annexes that apply to certain of the above awards (see above).

Section 1: Simulation

Simulation is generally not acceptable. The exceptions to this are: o Dealing with emergencies o Dealing with accidents o Certain pre-approved real time simulators o Limited other procedures that can not be practically performed in the workplace, and for which

sufficient evidence can not be collected through other means.



Any simulation must be approved in advance by the External Verifier, and clear reasons must be given for its intended use

If approval is given, all Awarding Body guidance and requirements must be observed

Simulation should not be the primary source of a candidate’s claim to competence Section 2: Expertise of Witnesses, Assessors and Verifiers Third party 'witnesses' must also be competent to make judgements about the activity(ies) for which they are providing the testimony. As the assessment decision lies with the Assessor, it is their responsibility to verify this and, where challenged, to justify their acceptance of third party 'witness testimony' to the Internal Verifier.

Assessors must:

Be registered and recognised by an approved centre

Be competent to make qualitative judgements about the units they are assessing. Illustrations of competence could include the assessor:

o Having achieved the award themselves o Having substantial demonstrable experience in the job roles they are assessing o Being in a day-to-day line management or quality assurance role with responsibility for the job roles

they are assessing

Be in possession of or working towards the A1/A2 award or hold the D32/33 award

Carry out their duties in accordance with the current NOS for Assessment, and in line with current guidance on assessment practice issued by the regulatory authorities and the appropriate Awarding Body

Maintain appropriate evidence of development activities to ensure their assessment skills and occupational understanding are current (CPD)

Have a working knowledge of awards and a full understanding of that part of the award for which they have responsibility. The Awarding Body will confirm this through examination of relevant CVs supported by relevant references

Be approved by the Awarding Body who must maintain records demonstrating how they meet the assessment strategy. The appointment of Assessors may require the prior approval of the Awarding Body

Meet any additional requirements as specified in the award specific annex

Meet any additional requirements as specified by the awarding body

Internal Verifiers must:

Be registered and recognised by an approved centre

Be in possession of or working towards the V1 award or hold the D34 award, as recommended by SQA/QCA and supported by an appropriate CPD record

Carry out their duties in accordance with the current NOS for Verification, and in line with current guidance on verification practice issued by the regulatory authorities and the appropriate Awarding Body

Maintain appropriate evidence of development activities to ensure their verification skills and occupational understanding are current (CPD)

Have expertise and knowledge of awards and a full understanding of that part of the award for which they have responsibility. The Awarding Body will confirm this through examination of relevant CVs supported by relevant references

Be approved by the Awarding Body who must maintain records demonstrating how they meet the assessment strategy. The appointment of Internal Verifiers may require the prior approval of the Awarding Body



External Verifiers must:

Be registered and recognised by an approved Awarding Body

Be familiar with and/or experienced in the relevant sector and/or context to be able to verify that candidate evidence has met the National Occupational Standards and the requirements of the appropriate Awarding Body

Be in possession of or be working towards the V2 or hold the D35 External Verifier Award. To be achieved within 12 months of registration in England, Wales and Northern Ireland



Carry out their duties in accordance with the current National Occupational Standards for Assessment and Verification and current guidance on best verification practice issued by the regulatory authorities and appropriate Awarding Body

Maintain appropriate evidence of development activities to ensure their verification skills and occupational awareness are current (CPD)


Not work with any centre in which they have a personal or financial interest.


Section 3: Evidence and Location of Assessment Evidence The majority of the Candidate’s evidence should come from direct observations of competence in the real workplace, unless specified in the award specific annex. Other types of acceptable evidence include, but are not limited to:

Witness Testimony (Details of acceptable witnesses are found in “Section 2: Expertise of Verifiers, Witnesses and Assessors”)

Logs/Diaries kept by Candidates

Recorded answers to questions posed by the Assessor

Recorded/Transcribed Interviews with the Candidate

Recorded use of up-to-date commercial/industrial equipment

e-portfolios and other forms of digital media

Works documentation attributable to the candidate

Both interim and final internal verification Location of Assessment Although the majority of the Candidate’s evidence should come from direct observations of competence in the real work place, in exceptional circumstances simulation of the real workplace may be allowed. Occasions in which this may be approved are listed under “Section1: Simulation”. Section 4: Enhanced Quality Control The External Quality Control will be through enhanced external verification and enhanced internal verification the latter moderated or monitored by the External Verifier. Enhanced Internal Verification Strategy All Internal Verifiers must provide evidence of having verified:

Evidence supporting any key units (where specified in the award specific guidance) and evidence supporting at least one other unit from the award

OR

The evidence supporting at least two distinct units (or as documented in the Award Specific Guidance) for each award per annum.

As well as:

All evidence from all simulations/simulators

Over time, an example of each unit the Assessor is qualified to assess

Over time, an example of each assessment method used in the centre

Evidence of internal verification

Enhanced External Verification Strategy External Verifiers must carry out regular risk assessments and subsequent statistical analysis for each of the centres for which they have verification responsibilities. Where problems are identified through this procedure, the External Verifier will take further measures to ensure that the centre is performing to an acceptable level. This could include, but should not be limited to:

Verifying a representative sample of candidates’ work from each Assessor, covering all Assessors in the centre over an agreed period of time, including:



o Evidence supporting any key units from the award (where specified in the award specific guidance) o Selected evidence supporting distinct units identified by the External Verifier in response to issues

raised through risk assessment o All evidence from all simulations

Verifying selected evidence of Internal Verification procedures identified by the External Verifier in response to issues raised through risk assessment

Externally-set banks of questions and answers that will test the presence of “essential” knowledge and understanding for

selected Candidates



Appendix B Additional Requirements for Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF September 2009 This document has been produced by the Joint Awarding Body/SSC Working Practices Group which has been formed by the respective representative bodies to support and encourage effective working relationships between SSCs, submitting organisations and awarding organisations. The Group will update the document as necessary to make sure it is kept and to date and relevant and will consider developing additional guidance. Contents Purpose of document Background Additional requirements for qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF Introduction Assessment requirements Quality assurance requirements Purpose of document 1. The purpose of this document is to make clear what additional requirements are needed to assess and quality

assure qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF. 2. When an SSC/SSB and awarding organisation wants to use the title NVQ in the naming of a qualification within the

QCF, the awarding organisation is required to make sure this qualification is assessed and quality assured in accordance with these additional requirements and other requirements described in the SSC/SSB assessment strategy.

3. The aims of these additional requirements are to

• ensure that all competence based qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF are o assessed consistently o quality assured consistently

• maintain the integrity of qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF

• establish the NVQ brand within the QCF

• keep bureaucracy associated with assessment and quality assurance of qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF to a minimum.

Background 4. 1 “At the heart of an NVQ is the concept of occupational competence; the ability to perform to the standards required in employment across a range of circumstances and to meet changing demands. NVQs are first and foremost about what people can do. They go beyond technical skills to include planning, problem solving, dealing with unexpected occurrences, working with other people and applying the knowledge and understanding that underpins overall competence”. 5. NVQs are based entirely on National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by an SSC/SSB, which describe the competence needed in an occupational role. 6. Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF must comply with the rules of combination determined by the SSC/SSB. Awarding organisations are not allowed to develop another qualification that does not use the title NVQ within the QCF, if it uses the same rules of combination as a qualification that does use the title NVQ within the QCF. 7. The QCF offers increased flexibility in the way occupational competence can be assessed and demonstrated. Qualifications that use the title NVQ in the title within the QCF are just one way of assessing and demonstrating occupational competence. SSCs/SSBs are free to work with their awarding organisations to agree what qualifications will

1 NCVQ’s NVQ Criteria and Guidance 1995.



be used to assess occupational competence. Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF, are not a preferred method for assessing occupational competence and all qualifications accredited through the QCF have equal status. 8. When developing a qualification for the QCF, including qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF, an awarding organisation must be a recognised awarding organisation and must meet the Qualification Requirements in the Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework, published by The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in August 2008. 9. The qualification regulators confirmed that a group of SSCs and SSBs would be free to develop specific, additional requirements about the way in which qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF will be assessed and quality assured. For those recognised awarding organisations that want to assess occupational competence through the use of qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF, it has been agreed by SSCs and SSBs that the following additional requirements must be met. Additional requirements for qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF Introduction 10. Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF must be assessed and quality assured in accordance with the following additional requirements. Assessment requirements 11. When a qualification uses the title NVQ within the QCF, awarding organisations are required to make sure their recognised assessment centres understand how learners are to be assessed. 12. Assessment methodologies must meet the assessment strategy developed in partnership between the relevant SSC or SSB and awarding organisations for the qualification. The assessment strategy must be published and made available separately and will include the requirements for assessment of qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF. The assessment criteria for each unit will be part of the units that make up the qualification. 13. Learners must complete real work activities in order to produce evidence to demonstrate they have met the NOS and are occupationally competent. 14. When a learner cannot complete a real work activity, simulation is allowed. 15. Simulation is only allowed when:

• a learner is required to complete a work activity that does not occur on a regular basis and therefore opportunities to complete a particular work activity do not easily arise

• a learner is required to respond to a situation that rarely occurs, such as responding to an emergency situation

• the safety of a learner, other individuals and/or resources will be put at risk. 16. When simulation is used, assessors must be confident that the simulation replicates the workplace to such an extent that learners will be able to fully transfer their occupational competence to the workplace and real situations. 17. Units that must not be assessed by simulation must be identified by the SSC/SSB in the assessment strategy for the qualification or family of qualifications. 18. Learners must be assessed by assessors

• who are occupationally competent in the occupational areas they are assessing where they have sufficient and relevant technical/occupational competence in the unit, at or above the level of the unit being assessed and as defined by the assessment strategy for that qualification



• 2who must hold or be working towards a suitable assessor qualification to confirm they understand assessment and how to assess learners

• must be fully conversant with the unit(s) against which the assessments and verification are to be undertaken.

19. All assessors must carry out assessment to the standards specified in the A units. 20. All assessment decisions made by a trainee assessor must be checked by a qualified assessor or an assessor recognised by an awarding organisation. 21. Trainee assessors must have a plan, which is overseen by the recognised assessment centre, to achieve the relevant assessor qualification(s) within an agreed timescale. Quality assurance requirements 22. When a qualification uses the title NVQ within the QCF, awarding organisations are required to make sure their recognised assessment centres understand how the qualification will be quality assured. 23. Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF, must be verified

• internally by an internal verifier, who is accountable to the assessment centre

• externally by an external verifier, who is accountable to the awarding organisation or an agent of the awarding organisation.

24. With reference to internal verification, internal verifiers must

• 3 hold or be working towards a suitable internal verifier qualification to confirm they understand how to internally verify assessments

• have sufficient and relevant technical/occupational familiarity in the unit(s) being verified

• be fully conversant with the standards and assessment criteria in the units to be assessed

• understand the awarding organisation’s quality assurance systems and requirements for this qualification. 25. Trainee internal verifiers must have a plan, which is overseen by the recognised assessment centre, to achieve the internal verifier qualification within an agreed timescale. 26. With reference to external verification, external verifiers must

• 4 hold or be working towards a suitable external verification qualification to confirm they understand and are able to carry out external verification

• have no connections with the assessment centre, in order to maintain objectivity

• have sufficient and relevant technical/occupational understanding in the unit(s) being verified

• be fully conversant with the standards and performance criteria in the units to be assessed

• understand the awarding organisation’s quality assurance systems for this qualification.

27. Trainee external verifiers must have a plan, which is overseen by the awarding organisation, to achieve the external verifier qualification within an agreed timescale. 28. Awarding organisations must decide the frequency of external monitoring activities. Any decision must be based on

• the risks associated with a qualification that is designed to help a learner demonstrate occupational competence

2 Currently an assessor could hold unit A1 and/or unit A2. Or from the past unit D32 and/or unit D33. SSCs

also identify other suitable equivalent qualifications. 3 Currently an internal verifier needs to hold unit V1. Or from the past unit D34. SSCs also identify other

suitable equivalent qualifications 4 Currently an external verifier needs to hold unit V2. Or from the past unit D35.



• an evaluation of the centre’s performance and past record.

29. Awarding organisations will have in place suitably constituted audit processes, which are supported by naturally occurring quality assurance and monitoring systems that already exist in workplace assessment environments.



Resources Training Resources Centres may use their own, or published learner support materials in delivering the qualification. Whatever support materials centres choose to use, they should ensure that their delivery methodology adequately prepares the learner for assessment. IQ endorses published training resources and learner support materials by submitting the materials to a rigorous and robust quality assurance process, thus ensuring such materials are relevant, valid and appropriately support the qualification. Resources and Useful Websites Health and Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk The Information Commissioners Office www.ico.gov.uk The National Archives (For all UK legislation) www.legislation.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland www.hseni.gov.uk Proskills www.proskills.co.uk

http://www.hse.gov.uk/

http://www.ico.gov.uk/

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/

http://www.hseni.gov.uk/

http://www.proskills.co.uk/

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