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OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety

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Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 5 | 16 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
Intermediate
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety is an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 certificate in Health and Safety worth 16 credits (96 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to Year 2 of a UK bachelor's degree. Most learners complete it in one month, studying part-time around work.

Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety (Ofqual qualification number 610/6913/9). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

Curriculum

2 units

Principles of Health and Safety Management 4 credits

Proactive and Reactive Health and Safety Practices 4 credits

Description

The OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety is intended to develop learners’ understanding of core health and safety management practices that underpin the company’s health and safety management system and particularly the legal responsibilities as outlined by the business health and safety policy.

The qualification provides learners with an opportunity to support more specialist provision, whether internal and/or external through a greater awareness of the principles of health and safety management and provides knowledge to underpin a candidate’s ability to work as an effective manager supporting both people and processes

Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to enhance their role and responsibilities through greater understanding of the subject areas. Individuals successfully completing the qualification will be eligible to apply for Affiliate / Technical (TechIOSH) membership.

Who is this course for?

This Level 5 certificate suits learners who hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience and want second-year degree-level knowledge in health and safety. 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

For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety qualification, learners must be at least 18 years old on the date of enrolment and possess: A relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate or diploma or equivalent recognised 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 Occupational psychology Information technology, literacy and numeracy Science and Technology Legal and regulatory systems Workplace safety and health…

Career path

Successful completion of a Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be competent in a range of Health and Safety roles. Individuals successfully completing the qualification will be eligible to apply for Affiliate / Technical (TechIOSH) membership.

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OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety: FAQs

OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety takes around 9 months to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family.

OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety leads to Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety.

OTHM Level 5 Certificate in 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.

For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety qualification, learners must be at least 18 years old on the date of enrolment and possess: A relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate or diploma or equivalent recognised qualification that covers the following basic concepts within…

This Level 5 certificate suits learners who hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience and want second-year degree-level knowledge in health and safety. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from…

Yes. OTHM Level 5 Certificate in 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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