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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

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Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 3 | 34 credits | Online with tutor support | No exams | Start any month

Summary

Price
£950
Funding options
Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.
Study method
Online
Course format
Online via the LSIB learning platform: unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support; assessed by assignments (no exams); no fixed timetable.
Duration
9 months · Self-paced
Level
Beginner
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 technical certificate in Occupational Health and Safety worth 34 credits (340 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education.

Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Ofqual qualification number 603/7346/5). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

Curriculum

3 units

Health and Safety Principles in the Working Environment 10 credits

Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Working Environment 14 credits

Principles of Risk and Incident Management in the Working Environment 10 credits

Description

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been developed to enable learners to gain an understanding of health and safety practices within a working environment.

The course provides an insight into how to manage workplace issues and covers the areas you would encounter in a health and safety role.

The aims of this programme will allow learners to :

  • Understand the different roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the working environment
  • Be aware of safety and welfare rules in the working environment
  • Understand the elements of a health and social policy
  • Understand the benefits of safety management systems in organisations
  • Be able to review health and safety procedures across an organisation
  • Be able to communicate effectively when contributing to the maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment
  • Understand the importance of working with others to maintain a healthy and safe workplace.
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment
  • Understand about risks and control methods for workplace hazards
  • Know how to manage the effects of accidents and incidents
  • Be able to monitor risks and incident management

The qualification is suitable for those wishing to work in health and safety positions in a variety of sectors and will provide the real-world knowledge and skills that organisations and employer’s demand.

Individuals successfully completing the qualification will be eligible to apply for Affiliate / Technical (TechIOSH) membership.

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 technical certificate suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into occupational health and safety or into Level 4 study without A-levels. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.

Requirements

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can be offered to learners from age 16. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, However, it is important that learners are able to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus in the language that the course delivery and assessment will be completed in. We will work with centres to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria. Some working knowledge of health and safety in the work environment would be advantageous. OTHM centres must ensure learners are recruited with integrity…

Career path

Learners achieving the OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can aspire to progress towards the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification with appropriate experience.

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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: FAQs

OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety takes around 9 months to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family.

OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety leads to Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety costs £950. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate and tutor support. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can be offered to learners from age 16. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, However, it is important that learners are able to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus in the…

This Level 3 technical certificate suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into occupational health and safety or into Level 4 study without A-levels. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so…

Yes. OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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