IOSH Level 6 – Awarding Organisation 1013
Build your HSE expertise. Prepare for greater responsibility.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to manage health and safety policies, control workplace risks and improve organisational performance. The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is designed for professionals ready to strengthen their capabilities and progress towards senior HSE responsibilities.
Ofqual-regulated qualification · IOSH-accredited · BCSP TSP pathway through OSHTREE
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| Course information | Details |
| Awarding organisation | OTHM |
| Qualification number | 603/5002/7 |
| Qualification level | Level 6 |
| Credits and structure | 60 credits · Seven mandatory units |
| Total qualification time | 600 hours, including 220 guided learning hours |
| Assessment | Assignments and portfolio of evidence |
All seven units must be successfully completed to achieve the diploma.
What You Will Learn
Manage policies, systems and legal responsibilities
Understand health and safety legislation, evaluate management arrangements and translate organisational policy into effective workplace practice.
Strengthen risk control and incident management
Assess workplace hazards, evaluate preventive measures and use incident findings to improve health and safety performance.
Influence safety culture and professional practice
Explore leadership, workforce engagement and organisational competence while developing your own capabilities as a health and safety practitioner.
Who Should Enrol?
Suitable for HSE Officers, Advisors, Engineers, Supervisors and Managers seeking to develop their knowledge and take on greater responsibility.
Applicants must be 18 or over and normally hold a relevant health and safety qualification. Mature applicants over 21 with at least two years of practical experience may also be considered. Appropriate English-language competency is required.
OSHTREE reviews your qualifications and experience to help establish whether this diploma is the right next step.
Assignment-Based Assessment
Apply your knowledge, not just your ability to recall information.
Complete assignments and a supporting portfolio demonstrating your understanding and application of health and safety principles. Assessment is based on meeting each unit’s requirements rather than traditional written examinations.
Your work is assessed by the centre, with feedback to support improvement. Assessment decisions are externally verified by OTHM.
Professional Recognition and Career Progression
Progress Towards CertIOSH and CMIOSH
This IOSH-accredited diploma meets the academic requirement for Certified IOSH Membership (CertIOSH). Applicants also need at least two years of relevant professional experience and must meet IOSH’s continuing professional development and membership requirements.
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 OTHM Level 6 Diploma is listed by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP).
Eligible graduates can apply for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP®) designation, subject to BCSP’s applicable dates and application requirements. This recognition applies specifically to OSHTREE’s listed programme.
TSP satisfies the qualifying-credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) route, removing the need to first pass the ASP examination. BCSP’s separate degree, experience and CSP examination requirements still apply.
Continue to Higher-Level Study
The diploma can support progression to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management and relevant postgraduate programmes, subject to the receiving institution’s entry requirements.
Take the Next Step in Your HSE Career
Strengthen your professional knowledge and explore recognised routes towards further qualifications and professional credentials.
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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.