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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. Most learners complete it in four months, studying part-time around work.

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

Understand health and safety principles and management systems in the working environment - 10 credits

Accident, risk and workplace safety - 14 credits

Develop personal performance and skills - 10 credits

Description

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety enables learners to develop an understanding of health and safety practices within a working environment. It introduces the workplace issues encountered in a health and safety role and provides knowledge and skills relevant to a range of sectors.

Learners explore health and safety responsibilities, welfare, safety management systems, communication, risk assessment, workplace hazards and incident management. They also develop the skills to review procedures, work with others and improve their own professional performance.

Successful completion supports progression into employment and further study in occupational health and safety.

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 is available to learners aged 16 or over. No formal prior qualifications are required. Centres must assess learners’ ability to undertake study and assessment at Level 3. Previous experience of health and safety at work would be advantageous, but is not essential. OTHM-approved centres must ensure that learners are recruited appropriately and that the qualification meets their learning and progression needs. English requirements: Learners who are not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. Further details are available through the OTHM English Language…

Career path

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety enables learners to progress into employment and/or further study. With appropriate experience, successful learners may progress to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

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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 is available to learners aged 16 or over. No formal prior qualifications are required. Centres must assess learners’ ability to undertake study and assessment at Level 3. Previous experience of health and safety at work would…

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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