1.3 Health and Social Care
This Level 3 NVQ covers Occupational Health and Safety. Use the qualification number and pathway title above when discussing your application with the training team.
NVQs assess occupational competence against the requirements of the qualification. Your current work, responsibilities and access to suitable evidence help determine whether a pathway is right for you.
Speak to the ACQP about suitability, assessment arrangements and delivery availability for this qualification.
Total Qualification Time is an estimate of the overall time associated with achieving the qualification. It is not a fixed course length or a promise of completion within a particular number of weeks.
Tell the training team about your role and experience. We can discuss qualification suitability, what evidence you can provide, any support required and the total fee before you decide how to proceed.
For NOCN’s full entry requirements, progression information and any funding information, refer to the official qualification page and specification.
Unit groups and references published by NOCN are listed below. Mandatory and optional selection rules vary by qualification and pathway; check the specification for the complete requirements.
| Unit title | Reference | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Hazards in the Workplace | R/618/3045 | 4 | Level 3 |
| Comply with Health and Safety Requirements in the Workplace | L/618/3044 | 4 | Level 3 |
| Conduct a Health and Safety Risk Assessment of a Workplace | H/618/3048 | 6 | Level 3 |
| Control Work Operations Safely | D/618/3047 | 5 | Level 3 |
| Personal Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety | Y/618/3046 | 4 | Level 3 |
| Unit title | Reference | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop Procedures to Safely Control Work Operations | K/618/3049 | 4 | Level 3 |
| Investigate and Evaluate Health and Safety Incidents and Complaints at Work | D/618/3050 | 6 | Level 3 |
| Review Health and Safety Procedures at Workplaces Other Than Their Own | H/618/3051 | 5 | Level 3 |
| Supervise Health, Safety and Welfare of Individuals at Work | K/618/3052 | 5 | Level 3 |
Unit links open NOCN’s official unit pages in a new tab.
Complete the form below and the ACQP Training Centre will contact you about this qualification.
You can also email colchester@acqp.co.uk.
Qualification facts and unit references: NOCN. Checked 12 September 2026. Refer to NOCN’s current specification for definitive requirements.
