The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an internationally recognized qualification designed to provide in-depth knowledge for professionals aspiring to managerial roles in health and safety.
This course equips learners with the expertise to effectively manage workplace health and safety practices, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and the promotion of a safe working environment.
Upon successful completion, participants become eligible for Certified IOSH (Cert IOSH) membership, enhancing their professional recognition and career opportunities in occupational health and safety management.
Learners enrolling in the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety are expected to meet the following criteria:
Academic Qualification: Hold a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 Award or Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
OR
Work Experience: For learners without formal qualifications, a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
Learners must be 18 years or older to start this course.
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 7 mandatory units, totaling 60 credits required to complete the qualification:
OTHM Level 6 qualifications provide knowledge, skills, and expertise that are academically equivalent to:
Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Graduate Diplomas
Graduate Certificates
Learners who successfully complete the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety gain in-depth knowledge, preparing them for a wide range of roles in occupational health and safety management.
With Ofqual accreditation, learners can also progress to:
Master’s degree programs at universities in the UK, USA, or Canada
OTHM Level 7 Diploma, leading to university-level dissertation work and a Master’s Degree
Direct entry into suitable Master’s degree programs
Upon successful completion of the Level 6 Diploma, learners are eligible for Certified IOSH (CertIOSH) membership.
After joining CertIOSH, learners enter the Initial Professional Development (IPD) phase, where they provide evidence of practical skills in a development portfolio. Following this, they undergo a professional review interview, and successful candidates can achieve Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) membership, gaining full professional recognition in occupational health and safety.
