OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety


Qualification Objectives

The OTHM 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 with responsibilities for managing health and safety policy and practice.

The qualification gives learners the opportunity to advance their understanding of Occupational Health and Safety management. 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

Course Study Mode

Classroom | Online

Entry Requirements

learner must possess previous knowledge in health and safety especial ly level 3 certificate

from IOSH or NEBOSH or equivalent recognised qualification.

English Requirements:

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

Qualification Structure

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:

  1. Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy
  2. Health and Safety Management Practice
  3. Risk and Incident Management
  4. Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
  5. Maintaining a Safe Workplace Environment
  6. Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence
  7. Development of the Health and SafetyPractitioner
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