OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management
Master strategic health and safety management for senior leadership and organisational performance.
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OTHM Awarded
- Paid
- 1200 hours
- Online
- 120 Credits
Course Overview
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is designed for aspiring and current health and safety professionals who are responsible for developing, applying and improving health and safety procedures within an organisation. The qualification supports managers in developing advanced occupational health and safety management skills and translating organisational strategy into effective operational performance.
- About Ofqual
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
1200 hours training
Delivery
Online
Language
English (proficiency test may be required)
Difficulty
Beginner
Key Benefits
- Develop advanced occupational health and safety management skills.
- Improve the ability to develop, apply and improve organisational health and safety procedures.
- Support managers in translating organisational strategy into effective operational performance.
- Build advanced knowledge of health and safety management systems.
- Develop expertise in strategic risk intervention.
- Enhance understanding of workplace well-being.
- Improve knowledge of sustainability and ethics in health and safety practice.
- Develop advanced research capabilities.
- Support progression into senior health and safety management roles.
- Support progression to higher academic qualifications.
Qualification Structure
The qualification consists of:
- 6 Mandatory Units
- 120 Credits
- 1200 Hours Total Qualification Time (TQT)
- 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
What Will I Learn
Learners will develop advanced knowledge in:
- Health and Safety Management Practice.
- Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention.
- Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-Being.
- Sustainability and Ethics in Health and Safety Practice.
- Advanced Research Methods.
The qualification is designed to build advanced occupational health and safety management skills and support the translation of organisational strategy into effective operational performance.
Target Audience
- Aspiring health and safety professionals.
- Current health and safety professionals.
- Professionals responsible for developing health and safety procedures.
- Professionals responsible for applying health and safety procedures.
- Professionals responsible for improving health and safety procedures within an organisation.
- Managers seeking advanced occupational health and safety management skills.
Entry Requirements
- Aspiring health and safety professionals.
- Current health and safety professionals.
- Professionals responsible for developing health and safety procedures.
- Professionals responsible for applying health and safety procedures.
- Professionals responsible for improving health and safety procedures within an organisation.
- Managers seeking advanced occupational health and safety management skills.
Assessment & Verification
All units are assessed through coursework and portfolio evidence. Assessment is criterion-referenced. Learners must demonstrate achievement of specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Learners must provide valid evidence that all required standards have been met. Internal assessment decisions are subject to verification in line with OTHM quality assurance requirements.
Progression
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management supports:
- Progression into senior health and safety management roles.
- Academic progression to higher qualifications.
- Progression toward a full Master’s qualification through completion of a dissertation stage with a university partner.
- Eligibility to apply for Certified Membership of IOSH (CertIOSH), subject to IOSH membership requirements.
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 7
Credits
120
Duration
1200 hours
Delivery
Online
Difficulty
Beginner
Language
English
IOSH Eligibility
Eligible to apply for Certified Membership of IOSH (CertIOSH), subject to IOSH membership requirements.
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