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 organization 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 of 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, utilizing management systems, resources, risk and incident management, leadership, management, and skills development.

Qualification Structure: The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 7 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), and 220 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Entry Requirements:

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate or diploma or equivalent recognized qualification that covers the following basic concepts within Occupational Health & Safety:
• Science and Technology.
• Legal and regulatory systems.
• Workplace safety and health.
• Definitions of risk and risk management principles.
• Principles and theories of safety and health management.
• Occupational health and hygiene o Occupational psychology.
• Information technology, literacy, and numeracy.

Qualifications that fulfill this requirement include:

• British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.
• British Safety Council International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.
• NCFE IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Safety and Health for Business.
• NCRQ Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Mature learners (over 21) with practical experience of at least 2 years may also be considered.
• The learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page on the OTHM website www.othm.org.uk.

Progression: Successful completion of Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to be competent in a range of Occupational Health and Safety roles. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or gain direct entry into relevant master’s degree programs. For more information visit the OTHM University Progressions page.

IOSH Accreditation: Individuals who achieve the qualification will be eligible to apply for the Graduate level of membership Grad IOSH. Those eligible for Graduate membership can then undertake a period of Initial Professional Development which will require students to provide evidence of their practice skills in a skills development portfolio (IPD). At the end of this period, there will be a professional review interview. After successful completion of this IPD process, students will then be eligible for Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

For more about these qualifications please visit OTHM | Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety-IOSH Accredited.