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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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The Level 6 qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety are developed to provide learners who have or are looking to develop into a senior role in an organisation for managing health and safety policy and practice.

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Course Features
  • Level 6 (UK)
  • Path To GradIOSH
  • Eligible For CMIOSH
  • 7 Units (60 Credits)
  • Lifetime Validity
  • Certificate of Completion
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What you’ll learn

  • A comprehensive understanding of health and safety management principles, practices, and regulations.
  • An ability to identify risks within environments, and plan and implement suitable control measures.
  • An understanding of the systems for maintaining safe working environments.
  • Knowledge of how to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.
  • The ability to develop effective strategies for managing incidents.
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations and their influence on current practice.

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

Individuals successfully completing the diploma qualification will be eligible to apply for the Graduate level of membership Grad IOSH.

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 that covers the following basic concepts within Occupational Health & Safety:

  • Science and Technology
  • Legal and regulatory systems
  • Workplace safety and health
  • Definitions of risk and risk management principles
  • Principles and theories of safety and health management
  • Occupational health and hygiene
  • Occupational psychology
  • Information technology, literacy and numeracy

Qualifications that fulfil this requirement include:

  • British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
  • British Safety Council International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
  • NCFE IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Safety and Health for Business
  • NCRQ Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Mature learners (over 21) with practical experience at least 2 years

Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

 If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website.

Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 6 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent level to Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor’s Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 4 mandatory units for a combined total of 32 credits for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units:

  • Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy (8 credits)
  • Health and Safety Management Practice (10 credits)
  • Risk and Incident Management (8 credits)
  • Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture (6 credits)

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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

Mandatory units:

  • Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy (8 credits)
  • Health and Safety Management Practice (10 credits)
  • Risk and Incident Management (8 credits)
  • Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture (6 credits)
  • Maintaining a Safe Workplace Environment (12 credits)
  • Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence (8 credits)
  • Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner (8 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 4 months approximately for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance and blended learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Successful completion of Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualifications provides learners with the knowledge, understanding,, and skills to be competent in a range of Occupational Health and Safety roles. Individuals who achieve the diploma qualification will be eligible to apply for Graduate level membership of Grad IOSH.

Those eligible for Graduate membership can then undertake a period of Initial Professional Development which will require students to provide evidence of their practice skills in a skills development portfolio (IPD). At the end of this period,, there will be a professional review interview. After completing this IPD process,, students will be eligible for Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

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We have a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals who can provide expert advice on safety related issues.

The Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a 4 month (full-time) or 9 months (part-time) qualification designed to give learners a comprehensive understanding of health and safety management principles, practices, and regulations. It also covers the systems for maintaining safe working environments, and how to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.

The Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is ideally suited to those looking to progress from Level 3 qualifications or start a new career in health and safety. It is also suitable for learners who have already achieved a Level 6 qualification in another subject area, and are looking to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of health and safety.

On successful completion of the Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, learners may be eligible for Graduate membership with IOSH (Grad IOSH). After completing a period of continuous development and professional practice, learners may then be eligible for Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH). This will provide the learner with additional opportunities for career progression and specialist roles.

Learners may also choose to continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 qualifications. These courses are designed to equip learners with advanced skills and knowledge in health and safety, and are ideal for those looking to move into senior roles.

Overall, the Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety will give learners the knowledge and skills required to work effectively and confidely in a range of occupational health and safety roles.

We understand that studying can be challenging, so we offer a range of comprehensive support services to ensure learners have everything they need to succeed. This includes personal tutors, online resources for course materials and assessments, and tailored study plans. Our student support team is also available to help with any queries you may have throughout your studies.

The Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is assessed using a range of methods, including online assessments and written assignments. All assessments are designed to evaluate a learner’s knowledge and understanding of health and safety management principles, practices, and regulations.

The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) is a membership body founded in London in 2001 by a group of academics and specialists from the industry. OTHM is not for profit company.

The Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 4 mandatory units for a combined total of 32 credits for the completed qualification. The Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 7 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits for the completed qualification.

We are regulated and approved by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). We are a recognised Awarding Body by Qualifications Wales. We are a full member of Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).

A student studying a Level 6 Diploma (120 credits) will study a course equivalent to year 3 of Undergraduate Degree standard and is also a qualification which can be used for entry on to a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree programme.

OTHM has established strong academic relationships in the UK and overseas to ensure that OTHM qualifications are recognised globally. The local and international recognition has enabled OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

IOSH has approved for accreditation the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Students successfully completing this qualification, will be eligible to apply for Graduate level of membership Grad IOSH.

HEC recognises ICM’s Level 6 qualifications as equivalent to a 4-year Bachelor degree in Pakistan which provides students with an opportunity to work and/ or continue their studies whilst staying in their homeland.

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