This qualification reflects current practice in Occupational Health and Safety Management and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of occupational health and safety in the workplace.

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

Entry requirements
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification, learners will be expected to possess:

A minimum of a Level 6 qualification such as the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 qualification; or
An honours degree (2.2) with relevant knowledge and experience in the occupational health and safety sector
Learners must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page on our website

Equivalences
The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with a university partner to achieve a full masters programme.

Qualification structure
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units
Health and Safety Management Practice (20 credits)
Effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Systems (20 credits)
Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention (20 credits)
Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-Being (20 credits)
Sustainability and Ethics in Health and Safety Practice (20 credits)
Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
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