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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Qualification Number: 603/5002/7

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Course overview

The Level 6 qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety are developed for learners who have, or are looking to develop into, a senior role managing health and safety policy and practice in an organisation. Learners will gain the skills and knowledge to understand the legal and regulatory background to occupational health and safety policy, to assess policies, and to recommend and implement policy changes. Learners will develop knowledge and skills relevant to putting policy into practice, using management systems, resources, risk and incident management, leadership, management and skills development.

Qualification structure
The qualification has 7 mandatory units, a total of 60 credits (600 hours Total Qualification Time).

Mandatory 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 Workplace Environment (12 credits)
Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence (8 credits)
Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner (8 credits)

Intakes

Enrol anytime

The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime

Duration

24-32 weeks

Awarding Institution

OTHM

Delivery

Online / Distance Learning / Part Time

Location

Manchester, UK

Fees   

£1,500 + VAT (in the UK)
INR 194,000 + 18% GST (in India)

How the application process works

Apply
Fill application form

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Step 1

Recieve an offer letter and invoice

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Step 2

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Registration and course induction Start studies

Step 3

Entry Requirements

You should meet at least one of the following:
• A relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate or diploma, or equivalent recognised qualification, that covers the basic concepts of occupational health and safety: science and technology, legal and regulatory systems, workplace safety and health, risk and risk management principles, principles and theories of safety and health management, occupational health and hygiene, occupational psychology, and IT, literacy and numeracy
• At least 2 years' practical experience, if you are a mature learner (over 21)

Qualifications that meet this requirement include:
• British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• British Safety Council International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• NCFE IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Safety and Health for Business
• NCRQ Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

You must be 18 or older at the start of the course. If you are not from a majority English-speaking country, you must show evidence of your English language ability.

Certification

The Diploma is issued by OTHM Qualifications, the awarding organisation. Courses 4U Limited (Number DC2009448) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for OTHM qualifications.

OTHM issues e-certificates rather than printed certificates, to protect against forgery. Once you receive your e-certificate details, you can order a printed copy through the OTHM portal.

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Progressions

Successful completion of a Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills to be competent in a range of occupational health and safety roles.

Learners who achieve the Diploma are eligible to apply for the Certified level of IOSH membership (CertIOSH). Certified members can then complete IOSH's Initial Professional Development (IPD) portfolio and professional review interview to become eligible for Chartered membership (CMIOSH).

Assessment

All units are assessed through written assignments. Your work is internally assessed by Course 4U and externally verified by OTHM. There are no exams.

OTHM qualifications are graded pass or fail. To pass a unit, you must show that you have met all of its learning outcomes and assessment criteria. There are no Merit or Distinction grades.

How to submit your work
• Submit each assignment draft within 1 week of the end of the unit.
• Email your work in Word format to learnerwork@course4u.co.uk.
• You will get an automated reply to confirm we have received it.
• Your lecturer will give feedback within 2 weeks of receiving your draft.
• Include a signed assignment declaration with every submission.

Enrolment Process

Step 1: Complete the Online Enrolment form
Kindly upload - Proof of identity (Passport or Photo Drivers Licence), previous qualifications, CV and work experience letters if applicable for exemption or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).

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Step 2: Course 4 U will issue a Conditional Offer Letter

The offer letter has details of the Bank payment and how to make payment online via the secure sage pay system.

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Step 3: Registration with awarding organisation

As the registration process is completed, several emails to set up the course logins will be sent within the hour. 

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Step 4: Online Induction
Induction, course discussion and demonstration to Learner Management System (LMS)

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If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email/phone WhatsApp +447904266921

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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
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Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
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Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
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Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
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Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
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Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.

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