IOSH Level 6 – Awarding Organisation 1013
Move from managing safety to leading change.
Develop the technical expertise, business insight and leadership skills to make a greater impact in health and safety. The IOSH Level 6 Diploma prepares professionals to influence decisions, strengthen safety culture and connect occupational safety and health with organisational performance.
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Study IOSH Level 6 in Qatar or Online
Study with OSHTREE, an IOSH-approved study centre in Qatar. Choose online, classroom or blended learning to suit your professional commitments and preferred way of learning.
| Course information | Details |
| Awarding organisation | IOSH |
| Qualification level | Level 6, regulated by Ofqual |
| Course structure |
Three mandatory units |
| Total qualification time | 380 hours |
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Guided learning |
155 hours, plus 225 hours of independent study |
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Assessment |
Practical assignments, reports and presentations |
The programme combines advanced health and safety knowledge with the business and leadership skills needed for wider organisational responsibility.
What You Will Learn
Advanced OSH Management Principles in Organisations
Strengthen your approach to legal frameworks, risk management and incident management. Learn to evaluate how health and safety risks are managed within wider organisational processes.
OSH Integration Within an Organisation
Connect health and safety with business strategy, sustainability and organisational change. Evaluate performance and develop recommendations that support organisation-wide improvements.
Leading and Influencing in OSH
Develop your ability to influence stakeholders, lead teams and drive change. Review your own leadership capability and identify priorities for continued professional development.
Who Should Enrol?
Designed for HSE Officers, Advisors, Engineers, Managers and other safety professionals preparing for greater responsibility in occupational health and safety.
At OSHTREE, applicants should be aged 19 or over and hold a Level 3 health and safety qualification or have at least two years of relevant experience.
Appropriate English-language proficiency is required, including comprehension equivalent to IELTS 7.0 where applicable. Learners must also hold IOSH membership before starting the programme.
Practical Assessment. No Written Exams.
Demonstrate your learning through reports, presentations, assessor questioning and reflective work.
Assignments include evaluating a safety management system, developing and presenting a strategic OSH proposal, and reviewing your leadership capability. The focus is on applying knowledge to organisational challenges and supporting your recommendations with clear analysis.
Your assignments can relate to your workplace or another suitable organisation where you can access the necessary information.
Professional Recognition and Career Progression
Progress Towards CertIOSH and CMIOSH
The diploma meets the academic requirement for Certified IOSH Membership (CertIOSH). Applicants must also satisfy IOSH’s experience and continuing professional development requirements, including at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Certified Members can work towards Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) through IOSH’s Professional Development Assessment. Membership requires a separate application and is not automatically awarded with the diploma.
Access the BCSP TSP Pathway
OSHTREE’s IOSH Level 6 programme is listed by BCSP as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP). Eligible graduates can apply for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) designation within one year of achieving the qualification.
TSP satisfies the qualifying-credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) route. BCSP’s separate degree, experience and examination requirements still apply.
Recognition from The Institute of Leadership
The programme is also approved by The Institute of Leadership, with successful graduates eligible to apply for discounted membership.
Take the Next Step in Your HSE Career
Build your leadership capability with an IOSH qualification that connects professional knowledge with practical application.
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Who is this for?
This qualification is suitable if you manage occupational safety and health (OSH) policy, procedures and practice, or you’re a member of a senior leadership team or report directly to senior leaders.
- You must be aged 19 or above.
- You must have a Level 3 OSH qualification or a minimum of two years’ relevant OSH experience
- You must meet our English criteria, which you can review during the sign-up process.
How is the qualification structured?
To be awarded the IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management, learners are required to successfully complete three mandatory units that focus on the IOSH competency framework.
- Advanced OSH management principles in organisations : Enabling learners to demonstrate advanced understanding of OSH legal frameworks and management principles, drawing from the Technical competencies, and assessing the ability to apply, develop and appraise different management approaches in the context of an organisation.
- OSH integration within an organisation : Enabling learners to critically appraise OSH performance within an organisation and demonstrate a wide appreciation of how internal and external factors can influence OSH decision making, drawing from the Technical areas of culture and sustainability along with Core business competencies.
- Leading and influencing in OSH : Enabling learners to demonstrate understanding and application of leadership skills that equip them to influence, challenge and drive change within OSH in an organisation, drawing from the Behavioural and Core competencies in the context of OSH.
What You Will Learn
You’ll learn the skills and knowledge needed to lead on the development of health, safety and wellbeing within
workplaces. The focus is on the application of best practice in occupational safety and health to improve business performance.
The IOSH Level 6 Diploma consists of three units.
- Advanced OSH management principles in organisations.
- OSH integration within an organisation.
- Leading and influencing in OSH.
You’ll be assessed through three assignments that include a combination of reports and presentations. Tasks are based on your current workplace. This means you and your employer will benefit from your work on the Diploma straight away.
Benefits Of The Diploma
- Gain recognition from industry leaders and peers.
- Enhance your ability to manage and lead safety initiatives.
- Improve your career prospects and earning potential.
- Join a network of professionals dedicated to health and safety excellence.
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage of the IOSH competency framework
- Develops an optimal balance of advanced technical OSH knowledge and skills with behavioural and core business skills
- Assessment via work-based assignments
- Meets academic requirements for application for GradIOSH/CertIOSH membership and designatory letters
- Globally recognised qualification
- The Institute of Leadership approved programme, giving extra recognition of commitment to leadership practice
- Ofqual regulated
- Access to a multitude of IOSH membership benefits to support learning including the Blueprint CPD tool, mentoring and the Career Hub
- Confidence in the IOSH brand
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How do remote exams work?
There is one multiple-choice knowledge exam and one scenario-based assessment. You must pass both to complete the qualification. Both the exam and assessment are undertaken online and remotely invigilated.
This means you can take them, under exam conditions, at home, work or wherever you are. Remote invigilation takes place online using a specialist exam platform and security software. This gives you flexibility on where you take your exams as long as you have a stable internet connection, but they are delivered using robust procedures just like attending a test centre. You are observed and recorded online using cameras and a shared screen.
Once your exams are scheduled, you will be sent clear instructions on how to prepare and test your equipment ahead of the exam. You will need to have a laptop with a built-in camera, microphone and speakers, along with a smart phone to use the exam platform and remote invigilation.
CERTIFICATIONS
On successful completion, the delegates will be awarded a Certificate.
