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Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Over the next two years, demand for professionals with advanced Occupational Health and Safety Management skills is projected to grow by 14%. This Level 7 Diploma offers a postgraduate-equivalent…

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Why enrol on this course?

Over the next two years, demand for professionals with advanced Occupational Health and Safety Management skills is projected to grow by 14%. This Level 7 Diploma offers a postgraduate-equivalent qualification designed for those seeking to excel in health and safety leadership roles. <

About this course

  • The Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management equips students with advanced strategic skills for health and safety leadership roles.
  • Covering risk assessment, incident management, and regulatory compliance, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of current best practices in the field.
  • Students will engage in online lectures, assessments, and discussions, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing amongst peers.
  • Upon completion, graduates will excel in senior health and safety roles, equipped with the ability to make strategic decisions and implement effective policies to maintain safe work environments and promote a positive safety culture.
  • The course emphasizes a proactive approach to ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for experienced professionals seeking to elevate their impact and career prospects. Backgrounds include health, safety, engineering, operations management, or environmental science.

  • Professionals in health and safety roles looking for postgraduate-equivalent qualifications.
  • Aspiring senior managers aiming to develop strategic skills.
  • Those in related fields such as environmental management, facilities management, or industrial hygiene seeking to advance their career prospects.

Key facts

  • Award: Diploma
  • Level: Level 7 Diploma in Information and Digital Technologies
  • Course type: Postgraduate-equivalent qualification
  • Awarding body: OTHM, UK - an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator - OfQual.
  • Duration: 6 months / 9 months
  • Fee: GBP £1750 / GBP £1450
  • Qualification number: 603/7782/3
  • Credits: 120

Why this course?

With a projected +14% growth in demand for Occupational Health and Safety Management professionals, this diploma provides an opportunity to excel in a rapidly expanding field. The table below shows UK learner estimates:

Career path

Graduates can expect senior roles in various industries, as shown in this pie chart:

Occupational Health and Safety Management - Role Share
Industry share (%)

Course information

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 6 months
  • 9 months
Course delivery

Online

Entry requirements
  • A Level 6 diploma or certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification.
  • OR Candidates with over 5 years of professional experience are invited to apply and fast-track their career growth.
  • AND Minimum age of 21 years.
* International applicants and qualifications are accepted.
Course content
• Principles of Health and Safety Management
• Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
• Risk and Incident Management
• Occupational Health and Hygiene
• Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
• Health and Safety Law and Regulatory Compliance
• Measuring Health and Safety Performance
Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission.

Fee structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

  • 6 months — Accelerated mode @ GBP £1750
  • 9 months — Standard mode @ GBP £1450
Fee payment plans

The programme offers the following fee payment plans:

6 months programme

● Payment option (a): GBP £583 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1662.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme

● Payment option (c): GBP £290 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £725 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £1377.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% b
Accreditation
OTHM, UK - an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator - OfQual.

Qualification status

This qualification is approved and listed on the OfQual register.

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