OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

This qualification is specifically designed for learners who wish to progress into senior management roles. It offers a comprehensive blend of academic theory and practical application, ensuring you can lead safety initiatives confidently.

• Master Strategic Safety Management

• Develop Workplace Safety Policies

• Conduct Advanced Risk Assessment

• Lead Organizational Safety Audit

• Ensure Statutory Legal Compliance

• Drive Positive Workplace Culture

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is a Bachelor’s degree-level qualification created to align with the requirements of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Graduate membership (GradIOSH). It is designed for learners who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures on a day-to-day basis in an organization.

This course focuses on the strategic aspects of health and safety management. By bridging the gap between operational safety and strategic leadership, it empowers professionals to influence organizational culture, manage complex risks, and ensure compliance with international regulations. It serves as a vital stepping stone for those aiming to become chartered safety practitioners.

Key Points:

1. Aligns with GradIOSH membership standards

2. Focuses on strategic safety implementation

3. Develops leadership in workplace culture

4. Enhances professional consultancy skills

5. Covers international regulatory frameworks

6. Prepares for Master's level study paths

Learners will acquire the competencies necessary to implement policy, utilize management systems, and improve safety culture. You will learn to analyze complex data to reduce risk and maintain a safe working environment across various industries.

1. Assess complex health and safety risks effectively

2. Develop strategic health and safety policy plans

3. Promote positive organizational safety cultures

4. Interpret international health and safety laws

5. Manage workplace incident investigation audits

6. Implement emergency response safety procedures

7. Monitor safety performance through data metrics

8. Lead effective health and safety communications

9. Evaluate risk control hierarchies in workplaces

10. Maintain professional competence and standards

This course is ideal for experienced practitioners looking to validate their skills at a Bachelor's level. It targets those responsible for safety strategy, auditing, and policy making within their organizations.

1. Senior Health and Safety Officers

2. Experienced Safety Practitioners

3. Corporate Risk Management Leads

4. Organizational Safety Directors

5. Site Health Compliance Managers

6. Policy Implementation Specialists

To ensure learners can cope with the rigor of the qualification, they must meet specific entry criteria. This typically includes holding a relevant Level 5 qualification (such as NVQ Level 5 or NEBOSH Diploma) or possessing significant industry experience.

1. Must possess a relevant Level 5 qualification

2. Must have significant occupational experience

3. Must be at least 21 years of age or older now

4. Must demonstrate English language proficiency

Assessment is carried out through the submission of internal assignments for each unit. There are no written exams; instead, learners must demonstrate their understanding through practical reports, research, and evidence-based work.

1. Completion of written assignment tasks

2. Analysis of practical safety scenarios

3. Evidence of meeting learning outcomes

4. Verification by external quality teams

Upon successful completion, learners can progress to higher-level academic study or professional membership. This diploma provides a pathway to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma and is a prestigious credential for career advancement.

1. Join OTHM Level 7 Diploma programs

2. Apply for GradIOSH membership rank

3. Access University Masters degrees

4. Secure Senior Safety Manager roles