Course Duration:

• Typically 1 Year (Full-time/Part-time options available)
• Flexible learning through classroom-based or online study

Mode of Study:

• Instructor-led training
• Online learning
• Practical case studies
• Research projects and workplace assessments

Eligibility Criteria:

To enroll in the OTHM Level 6 Diploma, learners must meet one of the following requirements:

• A recognized Level 3, 4, or 5 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Professional experience in health and safety management (minimum 2 years)
• English language proficiency (for non-native speakers)

Qualification Structure & Modules

The diploma consists of six mandatory units, totaling 48 credits with 480 Total Qualification Hours (TQT) and 180 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

1. Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy (8 Credits)

• Importance of health and safety policies
• Development and implementation of safety policies
• Evaluating and improving health and safety systems
• Legal, financial, and moral obligations of safety management

2. Health and Safety Management Practice (10 Credits)

• Translating policy into operational practice
• Planning, organizing, and controlling workplace safety
• Monitoring and reviewing safety performance
• Ethical responsibilities and corporate safety governance

3. Risk and Incident Management (8 Credits)

• Risk assessment methodologies and control strategies
• Investigating workplace incidents and root cause analysis
• Managing loss events and emergency response
• Compliance with risk management frameworks

4. Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture (6 Credits)

• Leadership and employee engagement in safety
• Human and organizational factors influencing safety performance
• Behavior-based safety and psychological approaches
• Strategies to build and sustain a positive safety culture

5. Health and Safety Law, Regulation, and Influence (8 Credits)

• Understanding international legal frameworks (ILO, OSHA, HSE)
• Statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
• Industry and community roles in shaping safety policies
• Corporate governance and self-regulation in health and safety

6. Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner (8 Credits)

• Roles and responsibilities of a safety professional
• Skills assessment and competency development
• Continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective learning
• Professional ethics and career progression in health and safety

Assessment & Certification:

• Assessment Method:

  • Written assignments
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Workplace safety audits
  • Research projects

• Certification:

  • Awarded by OTHM Qualifications UK
  • Regulated by Ofqual (UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
  • May lead to IOSH Graduate Membership (subject to IOSH approval)

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety can pursue careers as:

• Health and Safety Managers
• Occupational Safety Officers
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultants
• Risk Assessment Specialists
• Compliance and Regulatory Officers
• HSE Trainers and Auditors