DIPLOMA COURSE DETAILS

Overview

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is developed to provide learners who have or are looking to develop into a further senior role in an organisation for managing health and safety policies and practices. Learners will gain the skills and knowledge to understand the legal and regulatory background and occupational health and safety policies, to be able to assess policies as well as to recommend and implement policy changes. Learners will develop knowledge and skills relevant to putting policies into practice, utilising management systems, resources, risk and incident management, leadership and management and skills development

Duration

This Course has been offered in 2 duration modes:

• 6 Months
• 9 Months

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by OTHM, an Ofqual-regulated qualification.

Course Delivery

The programme is delivered in 2 methods:

• Online
• Blended Learning

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification, learners must possess:

Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate or diploma or equivalent recognised qualification at L3 or above

Module Structure

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 7 mandatory units
for a combined total of 60 credits.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification provides learners with the academic knowledge, understanding and skills to work towards gaining competence in a range of Occupational Health and Safety roles. OTHM are currently applying for the qualification to be recognised as mapping to the IOSH standards to enable IOSH Graduate membership status for all certificated learners. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) learners are eligible to gain direct entry into a relevant Master’s degree programme.

Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission.

No Exams

Sample certificate