Knowledge + practical training + workplace competence

Level 3 Health & Safety Career Kickstarter Course Bundle

Build your health and safety career with a ProQual Level 3 NVQ, IOSH Managing Safely® and three supporting CPD courses. Strengthen your practical knowledge while demonstrating the competence you already apply at work with SHEC Learning®.

A suitable occupational role and genuine workplace evidence are required for the NVQ.

Your five-part bundle

One regulated qualification, supported by practical learning

REGULATED QUALIFICATION

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Demonstrate real occupational competence through workplace evidence. This is the regulated Level 3 qualification within the package.

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SUPPORTING COURSE

IOSH Managing Safely®

Practical management awareness covering risk, hazards, responsibilities, incident investigation and performance. This is different from the IOSH Level 3 Certificate.

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SUPPORTING CPD COURSE

CPD Risk Assessment

Develop introductory knowledge of hazard identification, risk evaluation, workplace controls and practical risk-management principles.

SUPPORTING CPD COURSE

CPD Fire Safety & Risk Management

Build introductory awareness of fire hazards, prevention, workplace controls and practical fire-safety management.

SUPPORTING CPD COURSE

CPD Environmental Awareness & Sustainability

Explore environmental responsibility, workplace impacts, sustainability and responsible organisational practice.

Training supports your development; the NVQ assesses competence.The five parts are not five separate regulated qualifications. Watching lessons does not replace genuine workplace evidence.
Who it is for

Already doing relevant health and safety work?

The bundle may suit coordinators, safety officers, supervisors, team leaders, facilities staff, operations managers and employees moving towards a dedicated health and safety role.

Meaningful responsibilities

You carry out real safety activities as part of your current job.

Suitable evidence

You can show risk assessments, procedures, investigations, monitoring and communications.

Additional learning needs

You would benefit from Managing Safely® and the risk, fire and environmental CPD courses.

A professional objective

You want to formalise competence and develop your next career step.

Your job title does not need to contain “health and safety”. What matters is whether your activities cover the qualification requirements.

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Which Level 3 route?

Choose the development you actually need

Already doing H&S work with strong knowledge

Seek competence recognition without unnecessary extra training. Standalone Level 3 NVQ →

The bundle is not automatically the better purchase.If you already have the supporting knowledge and training, the standalone NVQ may be sufficient. If you cannot access workplace evidence, choose a knowledge-led route or develop genuine experience first.

Already working with broad professional responsibility? Consider a Level 6 suitability review.

The NVQ structure

Six mandatory units plus one optional unit

MANDATORY UNIT 01

Investigate and evaluate health and safety incidents and complaints in the workplace

MANDATORY UNIT 02

Take responsibility for actions to reduce health and safety risks

MANDATORY UNIT 03

Develop procedures to safely control work operations

MANDATORY UNIT 04

Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

MANDATORY UNIT 05

Promote a positive health and safety culture

MANDATORY UNIT 06

Conduct workplace health and safety risk assessments

Select one appropriate optional unit.Options cover environmental protection, reviewing health and safety procedures, or supervising a learner’s health, safety and welfare. Choose according to your actual role and assessment pathway.
Assessment and evidence

Demonstrate the work you genuinely carry out

Workplace evidence

Risk assessments, investigations, safe procedures, inspections, monitoring records, communications, meetings, action plans, contextual photographs and workplace reports can support your portfolio.

Assessor-led assessment

Your assessor reviews evidence against the requirements and may use discussion, observation, questioning, witness testimony, projects, prior learning and other valid methods.

The NVQ has no traditional final examination. The supporting courses have their own requirements, including assessment for IOSH Managing Safely®.

Existing work and prior learning can help where they are authentic, relevant, current and sufficient. Previous risk training, Managing Safely® or SMSTS can underpin knowledge but cannot replace evidence of competence.

If your role cannot provide enough evidence, reconsider the route.Do not manufacture activity. Build experience or take on genuine responsibilities, or consider theIOSH Level 3 Certificate.
Authentic evidence

Your portfolio must reflect your own competence

Where appropriate and permitted, AI may help organise your notes, improve grammar, structure genuine reports or support reflection. It must not invent incidents, risk assessments, procedures, inspections, meetings, witness statements or responsibilities.

Protect confidential workplace information through appropriate permission and redaction. Your assessor must be able to establish that the evidence represents genuine activity.

Professional membership

Understand the pathway towards TechIOSH

The NVQ is the qualification component

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ can support eligibility where IOSH’s current qualification recognition, practical experience, CPD and application requirements are met. Membership is not automatic.

Managing Safely® supports knowledge

It is a practical management-awareness course. It is not the IOSH Level 3 Certificate and is not the regulated Level 3 qualification within this bundle.

IOSH currently requires at least one year of relevant practical experience for Technical membership, alongside an appropriate qualification and CPD. NVQ suitability and later membership eligibility are separate decisions.

Read the current IOSH Technical membership requirements →

Study with SHEC Learning®

Combined development around your working responsibilities

Practical learning

Complete the supporting e-learning around work commitments.

Work-based assessment

Use suitable evidence from the real responsibilities in your role.

Assessor guidance

Map evidence, receive feedback and address genuine assessment gaps.

Career guidance

Understand the relationship between Level 3, experience, membership and future development.

There is no guaranteed completion time. Your progress depends on existing evidence, professional activities and assessment needs. Confirm a realistic plan and the access and support periods for each part of the package before enrolment.

Price and payment options

Choose the bundle only where the extra learning adds value

£1,195 full payment

Discounted bundle price. VAT may apply. The package includes the NVQ, Managing Safely® and the three named CPD courses.

Monthly and staged payments

Three-, six- and twelve-month arrangements are advertised. Total prices differ from full payment; check the live shop for current amounts, VAT and conditions.

Important: check suitability first.The NVQ is a work-based competence qualification. You need a suitable occupational role and genuine evidence before committing to the package.

Confirm package contents, access periods, the total payable and current commercial terms at checkout after suitability approval.

What comes next?

Build experience before moving up a level

Apply your Level 3 competence

Develop experience in coordinator, officer, supervisory or operational safety responsibilities.

Develop your professional standing

Maintain CPD and consider TechIOSH when you meet IOSH’s current requirements.

Broaden your responsibilities

Consider Level 6 when your work includes wider policy, systems, risk, monitoring, emergency arrangements and professional influence.

Qualification achievement does not guarantee employment or promotion. Sector knowledge, communication, judgement and relevant experience remain important.

Explore the health and safety career pathway →· Explore the Level 6 NVQ →

For employers

Develop people who already carry safety responsibilities

Combine practical training, genuine workplace responsibility and Level 3 competence recognition for suitable supervisors, coordinators, team leaders and operational managers. Employer support should ensure learners can access the activities and evidence needed for assessment.

Explore workforce development →· Discuss your team’s needs →

Frequently asked questions

Before you choose the bundle

What is included?

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, IOSH Managing Safely®, CPD Risk Assessment, CPD Fire Safety & Risk Management and CPD Environmental Awareness & Sustainability.

Is the whole bundle a regulated qualification?

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate is the regulated qualification. IOSH Managing Safely® and the three CPD courses are separate supporting training programmes.

Who is the bundle for?

People with meaningful workplace health and safety responsibilities who can provide genuine evidence and would benefit from the additional learning.

Do I need a dedicated health and safety job?

Not necessarily. Safety may be part of a wider supervisory, facilities, operations or coordination role, provided your activities cover the NVQ requirements.

Is it suitable for a complete beginner?

It may not fit if you lack suitable occupational activities or evidence. The IOSH Level 3 Certificate may be a better knowledge-led starting point.

Do I need previous qualifications?

There is no formal qualification prerequisite for the NVQ, but your role, knowledge, experience and available evidence must be reviewed before enrolment.

Does it include the IOSH Level 3 Certificate?

No. IOSH Managing Safely® is a management-awareness course. The regulated Level 3 qualification in this bundle is the ProQual NVQ Certificate.

Does it automatically give me TechIOSH?

No. The Level 3 qualification can support eligibility where IOSH’s current qualification, practical experience, CPD and application requirements are met. IOSH awards membership separately.

Is Managing Safely the TechIOSH-qualifying component?

No. Managing Safely® supports practical management knowledge. The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate is the regulated qualification component.

Do I need one year of experience before starting?

NVQ enrolment depends on suitable responsibilities and evidence. IOSH’s experience requirement applies separately when you apply for Technical membership.

How is the NVQ assessed?

A portfolio of authentic workplace evidence supported by professional discussion, questioning, witness testimony, observation and other appropriate methods.

Are there exams?

The NVQ has no traditional final examination. Other bundle courses have their own learning and assessment requirements, including assessment for IOSH Managing Safely®.

How many NVQ units will I complete?

Six mandatory units plus one optional unit. Your optional unit is selected to match your role and assessment pathway; the environmental option is not compulsory for everyone.

Can I use existing work or previous training?

Your assessor can consider genuine, relevant and current evidence and prior learning. Previous training helps underpin knowledge but does not replace evidence of workplace competence.

Can AI complete my portfolio?

AI must not invent incidents, risk assessments, procedures, inspections, meetings, witness statements or professional responsibilities. Any permitted assistance must preserve your genuine work.

How long does it take?

There is no guaranteed completion time. Progress depends on your evidence, professional activities and assessment gaps. Agree a realistic plan and confirm access and support periods before enrolment.

How does it differ from the standalone NVQ?

The bundle adds IOSH Managing Safely® and three CPD courses. If you already have suitable knowledge and only need competence recognition, the standalone NVQ may be enough.

What is the price?

The discounted full-payment price is £1,195; VAT may apply. Monthly and staged options are available. Confirm the total payable and current terms at checkout after suitability approval.

What comes after Level 3?

Build professional experience and wider responsibilities. Consider TechIOSH when eligible, and Level 6 when your role supports broad professional practice.

Is it a NEBOSH alternative?

It is an alternative development route with different content and assessment. Choose according to your learning needs, occupational responsibilities and available evidence rather than treating the qualifications as identical.

Your next step

Start with the right Level 3 route

Do you already have meaningful health and safety responsibilities, suitable evidence and a reason to add Managing Safely® and CPD learning? SHEC Learning® can help you decide before you commit.

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