The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a
qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals. It is aimed at learners who
are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures on a dayto-
day basis in an organisation. They are likely to be managers looking to improve
their knowledge and skills.
The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Management qualification is to develop occupational health and safety management
skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate
organisational strategy into effective operational performance.
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.
Modules
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)