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IQ Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Specification

Regulation No: 601/4002/1



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 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Tutor requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Centre Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Unit 1: Promote a positive health and safety culture J/602/2210 ........................................................................................ 7

Unit 1 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment .................................................................................................................... 9

Unit 2: Develop and implement the health and safety policy D/602/2214 ......................................................................... 10

Unit 2 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment .................................................................................................................. 12

Unit 3: Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information J/602/2224 ............. 13


Unit 4: Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters Y/602/2227 ......... 16


Unit 5: Identify, assess and control health and safety risks J/602/2238 ............................................................................ 19


Unit 6: Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety J/602/2241 ........................................ 23


Unit 7: Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety L/602/2239 ..................................... 26


Unit 8: Develop and implement health and safety review systems H/602/2246 ................................................................ 29


Unit 9: Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures R/602/2243 ............... 32


Unit 10: Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice M/602/2248 ................................. 35

Unit 10 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment ................................................................................................................ 37

Appendix A - The Proskills QCF Assessment Strategy October 2012 .............................................................................. 38

Section 1: Simulation ........................................................................................................................................................ 39

Section 2: Expertise of Witnesses, Assessors and Verifiers ............................................................................................. 39

Section 3: Evidence and Location of Assessment ............................................................................................................ 40

Section 4: Enhanced Quality Control ................................................................................................................................ 40

Appendix B - ENTO Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Strategy for National and Scottish Vocational

Qualifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 42

Appendix C - Additional Requirements for Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF ...................................... 43

Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46



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

Introduction This specification is intended for trainers, centres and learners. General information regarding centre approval, registration, IQR (IQ’s candidate management system), assessment papers, certification, reasonable adjustments, special consideration, appeals procedures, are available from the website. This document should be read in conjunction with the IQ QMS Centre guide available from the website. Website: www.industryqualifications.org.uk Enquiries: 01952 457452

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About this Qualification The IQ Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice 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. 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 Supporting 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 & Social Care Structure To achieve this qualification candidates have to achieve a minimum of 108 credits in total. All 108 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory Group. This qualification is not graded successful learners achieve a pass.

Unit Credit Guided Learning Hours

Estimated TQT*

Mandatory Group

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

5 22 50

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

14 69 140

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

8 35 80

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

10 44 100

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

18 68 180

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

15 69 150



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 482. 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 ENTO Assessment Strategy Appendix B (located at the end of this document) for each unit and the Proskills Assessment Strategy (Appendix A located at the end of this document). 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 C at the end of this document. Age range and Geographical Coverage This qualification is approved for learners 19 plus in England and Northern Ireland. Learner entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 4 or above and be proficient in the use of English Language.

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

10 47 100

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

8 41 80

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

12 41 120

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

8 46 80

Total 108 482 1080



Progression Learners may wish to go on to higher qualifications through the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) and the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). 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: Promote a positive health and safety culture J/602/2210 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

22 5 5

50

Unit grid: Learning outcomes/Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - 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.

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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 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.






Unit 1 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to advocate commitment to a positive health and safety culture in the organisation, develop links with appropriate people and groups on Health and Safety matters and understand the importance of promoting a positive health and safety culture within the organisation. 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 ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B at the end of this document) Simulation Simulation is not allowed. Please see refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy. Links This unit is based on the NOS Unit PROHSP2



Unit 2: Develop and implement the health and safety policy D/602/2214 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

69 6

14 140



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 • 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.










Unit 2 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to define the statutory and workplace health and safety requirements for the organisation, developing and implementing a Health and Safety Policy and knowing the steps required to develop and implement a Health and Safety Policy. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped. This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP3



Unit 3: Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information J/602/2224 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

35 4 8

80



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 the organisation.

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 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.










Unit 3 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to evaluate health and safety information, produce communication systems for health and safety information into the organisation, control the effectiveness of the communication systems for health and safety information going out of the organisation and know how to develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP4



Unit 4: Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters Y/602/2227 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

44 5

10 100



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

• 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.




Unit 4 Guidance on Delivery and Assessment

Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to assess the health and safety competence needs of the organisation, implement health and safety training to meet identified needs and knowing how to develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP5



Unit 5: Identify, assess and control health and safety risks J/602/2238 Guided Learning Hours: Unit Level: Unit Credit: Total Unit Time:

68 5

18 180



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.

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:




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:




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.










Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to conduct an inspection of the workplace, assess risks to health and safety, implement risk control measures and safe systems of work in the organisation and how to identify, assess and control health and safety risks. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Skills Third Sector NOS Unit SFTMVE6



Unit 6: Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety J/602/2241 Guided Learning Hours: 69 Unit Level: 5 Unit Credit: 15 Total Unit Time: 150



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 3.1 Produce statistical and epidemiological analyses of the health and safety loss event data in the organisation in order to:

















analyses. • 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.

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.
















Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to develop a health and safety loss event reporting and recording system, implement health and safety loss event investigation systems and procedures, conducting statistical and epidemiological analyses, maintaining communication with stakeholders of health and safety reactive performance monitoring outcomes and understanding how to develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP8



Unit 7: Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety L/602/2239 Guided Learning Hours: 47 Unit Level: 5 Unit Credit: 10 Total Unit Time: 100



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.

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.













Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to devise inspection and monitoring systems for health and safety proactive performance monitoring and keeping stakeholders informed of health and safety proactive performance monitoring outcomes and understanding how to develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP7



Unit 8: Develop and implement health and safety review systems H/602/2246 Guided Learning Hours: 41 Unit Level: 5 Unit Credit: 8 Total Unit Time: 80



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 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.








Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to investigate the efficiency and cost effectiveness of health and safety management systems, to identify that each part of the health and safety management system is working as intended and to identify that the entire health and safety system is working as intended. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP11



Unit 9: Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures R/602/2243 Guided Learning Hours: 41 Unit Level: 5 Unit Credit: 12 Total Unit Time: 120



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.

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.


















Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence of developing health and safety emergency response procedures, implementing procedures for the control of a health and safety emergency and developing and implementing health and safety emergency response systems and procedures. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP10



Unit 10: Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice M/602/2248 Guided Learning Hours: 46 Unit Level: 5 Unit Credit: 8 Total Unit Time: 80



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.





Delivery This unit develops the learner’s knowledge and competence within being able to identify new developments in health and safety, influence colleagues on health and safety matters and maintain knowledge of improvements in health and safety practice. Assessment Assessment is by portfolio. 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 is encouraged, where appropriate, evidence for each assessment criteria must be clearly mapped This unit is subject to the requirements set out in the ENTO Assessment Strategy. (Please see Appendix B located at the end of this document) Simulation Is not allowed, please refer to the ENTO Assessment Strategy for further guidance. Links This unit is based on the Proskills NOS Unit PROHSP13



Appendix A - The Proskills QCF Assessment Strategy October 2012 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. (updated December 2017) 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 cannot be practically performed in the workplace, and for which

sufficient evidence cannot 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.


Meet any additional requirements as specified by 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.

Meet any additional requirements as specified by the awarding body 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 - ENTO Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Strategy for National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications Introduction The standards require evidence of consistent occupational competence, as defined by the standards, to be demonstrated though relevant work activities. A variety of assessment methods should be used to confirm competence. Assessment of knowledge should be integrated with the assessment of performance wherever possible and appropriate. Assessment of performance and knowledge in the workplace All evidence must be derived from performance in the workplace with no exceptions. Therefore no simulated working conditions have been specified in this Assessment Strategy. The requirements for occupational expertise of Assessors and Verifiers Awarding Bodies must ensure that Assessors and Verifiers: 1. Have verifiable and relevant current industry experience and competence in the occupational working area at, or

above, the level being assessed and evidence the quality of the occupational experience to ensure the credibility of the assessment judgements. Assessors’ and verifiers’ experience and competence could be evidenced by:

Curriculum vitae and references

Possession of a relevant health and safety qualification

Appropriate membership of a relevant professional institution

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2. Only assess or verify in their acknowledged area of professional competence 3. Have appropriate knowledge and understanding of the current NOS 4. Actively engage in relevant professional development 5. All assessors and verifiers must meet the required criteria in the qualifications regulators current regulation

documentation



Appendix C - 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. 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. 15. 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.

16. All assessors must carry out assessment to the standards specified in the A units. 17. All assessment decisions made by a trainee assessor must be checked by a qualified assessor or an assessor recognised by an awarding organisation.

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.



18. 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 19. 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. 20. 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.

21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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.

24. Trainee external verifiers must have a plan, which is overseen by the awarding organisation, to achieve the external verifier qualification within an agreed timescale. 25. 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

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

26. 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.

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.



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 Health and Safety Authority http://www.hsa.ie/eng/ The National Archives (For all UK legislation) http://www.legislation.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland http://www.hseni.gov.uk Northern Ireland Assembly http://www.niassembly.gov.uk Equality Commission for Northern Ireland http://www.equalityni.org

Proskills Sector Skills Body http://www.proskills.co.uk/ ENTO (European Network of Training Organisations for Local and Regional Authorities) http://www.ento.org/

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

http://www.hsa.ie/eng/

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

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

http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/

http://www.equalityni.org/

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

http://www.ento.org/

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