# OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety > 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. - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/othm-level-3-technical-certificate-in-occupational-health-and-safety/92 - Provider: [LSIB Diploma Courses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lsib-diploma-courses) - Price: £950, buy online - Study method: Online - Duration: 9 months · Self-paced - Level: Beginner - Qualification: Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - Includes: tutor support, certificate, finance options - Subjects: [Health, Safety & Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-safety-and-care), [Health and Safety](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-and-safety) - Last updated: 2026-11-12 ## 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. ## Curriculum - Health and Safety Principles in the Working Environment - Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Working Environment - Principles of Risk and Incident Management in the Working Environment ## 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. ## Entry 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… ## 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. ## 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. ## Funding 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.