Level 7Â Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management – (610/2295/0)
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Course Overview
The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, a UK-regulated qualification carrying 120 credits, is designed to develop advanced expertise in managing workplace health and safety at a strategic level. The program focuses on equipping learners with the skills to address complex safety challenges, implement effective risk management systems, and foster a proactive safety culture within organizations. Through six mandatory units, the diploma offers a comprehensive and integrated curriculum aligned with current industry standards and legislative frameworks. Upon successful completion, learners may progress to the final stage of a relevant Master’s degree at UK universities, making this qualification an excellent pathway for senior management roles in health and safety, compliance, and risk management. Below are the salient features:
- Globally recognised UK qualification carrying 120 credits at Level 7.
- Builds strategic expertise in managing complex occupational health and safety systems.
- Delivers industry-aligned learning based on current laws, standards, and best practices.
- Provides academic progression to the final stage of a related Master’s degree in the UK.
- Enhances career potential for senior roles in health, safety, and risk management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
These learning outcomes equip learners to apply health and safety principles in real workplace contexts, enhance risk management skills, and prepare them for senior leadership roles in occupational health and safety. Be familiar with the following learning outcomes:Â
- Understand the factors that influence an organisation’s culture and atmosphere around health and safety.
- Be able to evaluate organisational practices and structures relating to health and safety.
- Understand what contributes to being able to present a plan which promotes a health and safety strategy for the organisation.
- Be able to assess health and safety risks within the organisation.
- Be able to promote plans and engage all levels of the business so that the strategy is actioned, monitored, and evaluated.
- Understand the scope for ethical business practices on the part of the health and safety professional and the scope for developing engagement and commitment to ethical behaviours and measures.
- Be able to plan and prepare a research project.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enroll in the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, applicants should meet one of the following criteria:
- A minimum of a Level 6 qualification; or
- An honours degree (2.2) with relevant knowledge and experience in the occupational health and safety sector.
- Additionally, applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, typically through an English language qualification or prior education in English.