OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
This qualification enables learners to develop understanding of health and safety practices within working environments, covering workplace issue management, safety regulations, risk assessment principles, and incident management procedures.
Course Features
This OTHM Level 3 qualification consists of 3 mandatory units totaling 34 credits, 340 hours Total Qualification Time and 220 Guided Learning Hours, designed for practical knowledge development equivalent to GCE AS/A Level standards.
- Regulated by Ofqual and approved for IOSH Affiliate/Technical membership eligibility
- Flexible delivery methods with assignment-based assessment and no written exams
- Comprehensive coverage of health and safety legislation, risk management and workplace standards
- Practical focus on real-world knowledge and skills demanded by organizations
- Progression pathways to Level 6 and Level 7 OTHM diplomas and university programs
- Suitable for learners age 16 and above with no formal entry requirements
About This Course
The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been developed to enable learners to gain comprehensive understanding of health and safety practices within working environments. The qualification provides insight into how to manage workplace issues and covers the areas encountered in health and safety roles, including legal requirements, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation procedures, and safety management systems.
Understand legal requirements and welfare provisions for workplace health and safety
Develop knowledge of safety management systems and their organizational benefits
Learn to identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures
Gain skills in risk assessment methodologies and documentation processes
Understand accident and incident investigation principles and reporting requirements
Build competence in communicating health and safety information to stakeholders
What You'll Learn
This qualification develops comprehensive understanding of health and safety principles, enabling learners to contribute effectively to maintaining safe working environments through application of legal requirements, risk management processes, and safety improvement strategies.
Understand legal requirements, employer and employee responsibilities for health and safety in working environments
Recognize causes of workplace injuries and ill health and understand consequences of non-compliance
Explain the role and benefits of safety management systems in organizational contexts
Apply processes for reviewing health and safety practices and implementing improvements
Communicate effectively with stakeholders on health and safety matters using appropriate methods
Identify workplace hazards and apply risk assessment methodologies with suitable control measures
Understand principles of accident and incident investigation and reporting procedures
Monitor and document risk management activities to improve workplace health and safety standards
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for individuals wishing to pursue careers in health and safety positions across various sectors, providing foundational knowledge for entry-level roles and professional development in occupational health and safety.
Entry-level professionals seeking to start careers in workplace safety and health management
Current employees wanting to expand their health and safety knowledge and responsibilities
Supervisors and team leaders requiring formal health and safety qualifications
Individuals working in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and other sectors
Those seeking IOSH Affiliate or Technical membership through accredited qualifications
Learners planning to progress to higher-level health and safety qualifications and university programs
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Work Environment
Principles of Risk and Incident Management in the Working Environment
Course Requirements
OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification, ensuring accessibility while maintaining appropriate standards for learners to undertake the learning and assessment criteria successfully.
Learners must be aged 16 or above at the start of the qualification
Some working knowledge of health and safety in work environments would be advantageous
English language competency must be demonstrated by learners from non-majority English-speaking countries
Sufficient capability to understand and articulate concepts contained in the syllabus
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through coursework assignments with no written examinations, allowing learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes through evidence-based submissions evaluated against assessment criteria.
Internal assessment by approved centres with external verification by OTHM
Assignment-based submissions providing evidence of fulfilling all learning outcomes
Judgement of successful achievement made by qualified assessors with audit trails
Specific assessment guidance and marking criteria provided in assignment brief documents
Opportunities for reassessment following feedback and retraining in required areas
Progression
Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress into employment in health and safety roles or continue to higher-level qualifications, with clear pathways to advanced diplomas and university programs.
Progress to OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with appropriate experience
Advance to OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification
Pursue Master's degree programs with UK universities and London Graduate School
Apply for IOSH Affiliate or Technical membership upon meeting experiential criteria
Enter employment in health and safety positions across construction, manufacturing, healthcare and other sectors
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