OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Course Description

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a UK-regulated qualification aimed at health and safety leaders, managers, and senior professionals seeking to develop advanced competence in strategic safety practice. This diploma focuses on high-level decision-making, sustainability, ethics, and strategic influence in workplace health and safety environments. It reflects modern industry needs and prepares learners for leadership, policy influence, and operational excellence.

Delivered through 100% assignment-based assessments, learners can study flexibly online or through blended delivery, with practical assignments mapped to real-world safety management scenarios.

Course Overview

• Qualification Title: OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Ofqual Qualification Number: 603/7782/3
• Credit Value: 120 credits
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 hours
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 600 hours
• Level: RQF Level 7 (UK Regulated) 
• Delivery Mode: Online 
• Duration: 12 months 

What You Will Learn

• Apply advanced principles of health and safety management practice
• Evaluate effectiveness of health and safety management systems
• Analyse factors affecting risk and develop strategic risk intervention
• Lead organisational commitment to health, well-being, sustainability, and ethics
• Conduct advanced research in occupational health and safety
• Enhance strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills in safety contexts

Who Can Do This Course

This qualification is ideal for:

• Health and safety managers looking to advance into senior or strategic roles
• Experienced HSE professionals seeking leadership and influence skills
• Professionals with a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in occupational health and safety or related fields
• Learners aiming to progress to postgraduate academic routes or Master’s programmes

Assessment Method

• 100% assignment-based assessments (no formal written exams)
• Learners complete written assignments mapped to learning outcomes
• Assignments emphasise practical application and critical analysis in real safety management contexts

Progression Opportunities

After completing this diploma, learners can:

• Progress to Master’s top-up programmes with advanced standing in UK and overseas universities
• Apply for senior leadership and director-level roles in occupational health and safety
• Pursue professional membership, such as Certified membership with IOSH

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• Practical & Assignment-Based
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• Personalized Learning Experience
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