# OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

> The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 certificate in Occupational Health and Safety worth 32 credits (320 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to the final year of a UK bachelor's degree. Most learners complete it in 4 months, studying part-time around work.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/othm-level-6-certificate-in-occupational-health-and-safety/147
- Provider: [LSIB Diploma Courses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lsib-diploma-courses)
- Price: £950, buy online
- Study method: Online
- Duration: 9 months · Self-paced
- Level: Advanced
- Qualification: Level 6 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 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 organisation for managing health and safety policy and practice. Learners will gain the skills and knowledge to understand the legal and regulatory background to 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, utilising management systems, resources, risk and incident management, leadership, management and skills development.

Individuals successfully completing the diploma qualification will be eligible to apply for the Certified level of membership CertIOSH.

## Curriculum

- Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy
- Health and Safety Management Practice
- Risk and Incident Management
- Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture

## Who is this course for?

This Level 6 certificate suits learners with a Level 5 qualification who want final-year degree-level study in occupational health and safety and a route to a bachelor's top-up. 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

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety qualification, learners must possess: 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 Qualifications that fulfil this requirement include: British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health…

## Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Ofqual qualification number 603/5218/8). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

## Career path

Successful completion of a Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualifications provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be competent in a range of Occupational Health and Safety roles. Individuals who achieve the diploma qualification will be eligible to apply for Certified level of membership CertIOSH.

## 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.