OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides learners with the advanced expertise, strategic insight, and practical skills required to manage health and safety policy effectively.
Course Features
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
About This Course
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:
Aligns with GradIOSH membership standards
Focuses on strategic safety implementation
Develops leadership in workplace culture
Enhances professional consultancy skills
Covers international regulatory frameworks
Prepares for Master's level study paths
What You'll Learn
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.
Assess complex health and safety risks effectively
Develop strategic health and safety policy plans
Promote positive organizational safety cultures
Interpret international health and safety laws
Manage workplace incident investigation audits
Implement emergency response safety procedures
Monitor safety performance through data metrics
Lead effective health and safety communications
Evaluate risk control hierarchies in workplaces
Maintain professional competence and standards
Who Should Attend?
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.
Senior Health and Safety Officers
Experienced Safety Practitioners
Corporate Risk Management Leads
Organizational Safety Directors
Site Health Compliance Managers
Policy Implementation Specialists
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Health and Safety Management Practice
Unit 3: Risk and Incident Management
Unit 4: Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
Unit 5: Maintaining a Safe Working Environment
Unit 6: Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence
Unit 7: Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner
Course Requirements
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.
Must possess a relevant Level 5 qualification
Must have significant occupational experience
Must be at least 21 years of age or older now
Must demonstrate English language proficiency
Assessments
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.
Completion of written assignment tasks
Analysis of practical safety scenarios
Evidence of meeting learning outcomes
Verification by external quality teams
Progression
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.
Join OTHM Level 7 Diploma programs
Apply for GradIOSH membership rank
Access University Masters degrees
Secure Senior Safety Manager roles
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