OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Develop essential occupational health and safety management knowledge for professional growth.

Course Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is designed for learners who want to develop a focused understanding of key health and safety principles. The qualification includes four mandatory units and carries a total value of 32 credits.
Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) is an independent regulator of qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Operating as a non-ministerial department that reports directly to the UK Parliament, Ofqual ensures the quality, integrity, and consistency of qualifications across all levels of education and vocational training.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Available to learners aged 16 and above.
  • No formal entry requirements.
  • Learners must be able to understand and articulate the concepts covered in the syllabus in the language used for course delivery and assessment.
  • Centres must ensure learners have the capability to undertake the learning and meet the assessment criteria.
  • Prior knowledge of workplace health and safety would be beneficial.
  • Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competence.

Course Duration & Language

Duration

N/A training

Delivery

Online

Language

English (proficiency test may be required)

Difficulty

Beginner

Key Benefits

  • Develop a focused understanding of key health and safety principles.
  • Gain knowledge, understanding, and skills required for occupational health and safety roles.
  • Build competence through achievement of specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Qualification Structure

The qualification includes four mandatory units and carries a total value of 32 credits.

Mandatory Units

  1. Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy (8 credits)
  2. Health and Safety Management Practice (10 credits)
  3. Risk and Incident Management (8 credits)
  4. Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture (6 credits)

What Will I Learn

  • Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy
  • Health and Safety Management Practice
  • Risk and Incident Management
  • Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture

Target Audience

Learners who want to develop a focused understanding of key health and safety principles.

Entry Requirements

Learners who want to develop a focused understanding of key health and safety principles.

Assessment & Verification

Internal assessment by Amsterdam HSE International Academy and external verification by OTHM. Criterion-referenced assessment based on achievement of learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualifications equips learners with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for a range of occupational health and safety roles. Learners who complete the Diploma may be eligible to apply for Certified Membership of IOSH (CertIOSH). Eligible learners may continue with Initial Professional Development (IPD) and, following completion of the IPD process and professional review interview, may become eligible for Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

Materials Included

⦁ Comprehensive course materials and study guides.
⦁ Access to online resources and case studies.
⦁ Templates for risk assessments, audits, and incident reporting.
⦁ Practical examples and real-world scenarios for application.
⦁ Certification upon successful completion of the course.

Course Info

Level

Level 6

Credits

32

Duration

N/A

Delivery

Online

Difficulty

Beginner

Language

English

IOSH Eligibility

N/A

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