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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 6 | 60 credits | Online with tutor support | No exams | Start any month

Summary

Price
£1,750
Funding options
Standard mode (9 months): £1,750. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,450. 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
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 diploma in Occupational Health and Safety worth 60 credits (600 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.

Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Ofqual qualification number 603/5002/7). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

Curriculum

7 units

Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy 8 credits

Health and Safety Management Practice 10 credits

Risk and Incident Management 8 credits

Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture 6 credits

Maintaining a Safe Working Environment 12 credits

Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence 8 credits

Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner 8 credits

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.

Who is this course for?

This Level 6 diploma 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.

Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma 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…

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. University progression routes published by OTHM include: Edith Cowan University, Australia: progress to Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health…; University of Greenwich: progress to MSc Safety, Health and Environment, MSc Occupational….

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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety: FAQs

OTHM Level 6 Diploma 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 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety leads to Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety costs £1,750. 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 6 Diploma 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…

This Level 6 diploma 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…

Yes. OTHM Level 6 Diploma 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.

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