OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Develop Advanced Skills in Health and Safety Leadership

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a postgraduate-level professional qualification designed for aspiring and experienced health and safety professionals, managers, and individuals responsible for developing and implementing workplace health and safety procedures.

The qualification focuses on translating organisational strategy into effective operational performance through advanced health and safety management practices, management system effectiveness, strategic risk intervention, workplace well-being, sustainability, ethical practice, and research methods.

NIHSE – National Institute of Health & Safety Engineering is an OTHM Approved Centre, Centre Number DC2610073, committed to technical education, occupational safety training, and professional development.

Qualification Overview
Qualification Title: OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Qualification Number: 603/7782/3
Awarding Organisation: OTHM Qualifications, United Kingdom
Qualification Level: RQF Level 7
Mandatory Units: 6
Total Credits: 120
Total Qualification Time: 1,200 hours
Guided Learning Hours: 600 hours
Official Duration: 1 year
Assessment Method: Coursework
Centre: NIHSE – National Institute of Health & Safety Engineering
OTHM Centre Number: DC2610073

What Will You Study?

Learners study six mandatory units covering health and safety management practice, the effectiveness of health and safety management systems, factors affecting risk and strategic risk intervention, strategic commitment to health and well-being, sustainability and ethics in health and safety practice, and advanced research methods.

The programme develops a broader understanding of how organisations can improve safety performance, manage risks strategically, support employee well-being, and promote responsible and sustainable health and safety practices.

Who Is This Qualification For?

The qualification is intended for aspiring and experienced HSE professionals, managers, supervisors, safety practitioners, and individuals seeking to develop advanced competence in occupational health and safety management.

Assessment

All six units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM as required. Learners must provide authentic coursework evidence demonstrating that the specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met.

Further Study and Professional Development

The qualification may support progression to relevant master's top-up programmes and other higher-level study, subject to the receiving university's entry requirements. Successful learners may also be eligible to apply for the relevant level of IOSH membership, subject to IOSH's current requirements and assessment of their application.

Study with NIHSE

NIHSE provides safety-focused education, academic guidance, and assessment support to help learners develop their knowledge and professional capabilities.

Advance your understanding of health and safety management and explore further opportunities in the HSE profession with NIHSE.

Website: https://nihse.in

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