The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification is to develop strategic 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 health and safety management plus resident and building safety. It 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.

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)

Delivery 

This course is delivered by tutor supported distance learning.

Learners have access to our learning management system (LMS) which contains:

• Links to a range of study and learning resources
• Assessment guidance and submission templates  

Assessment

Each unit is assessed via submission of assignment tasks. 

Duration  

Learners have 18 months to complete this qualification. 

Progression

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), where appropriate learners are eligible to progress to Master’s top-up at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing. For more information visit the University Progressions page of the OTHM website.