OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Overview:
The OTHM Level 6 Online Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is designed to prepare students for managing health and safety practises and policies in organisations where they already hold senior roles or who aspire to do so. The abilities and information acquired by learners will enable them to evaluate policies, suggest policy modifications, and comprehend the legal and regulatory context of occupational health and safety regulations. Learners will acquire information and abilities related to implementing policies, using management tools, resources, managing risks and incidents, developing leadership and management abilities, and developing talents.
Location:
Online, distance learning
Start dates and duration:
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Tuition fees and funding:
Total course cost is £10,250 split equally across the duration of your course (full and part-time).
For UK students: you can apply for a non-means-tested government master’s loan.
Entry requirements:
2:2 honours degree and above or equivalent – from a recognised institution.
English language: IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Online application form
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Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 6 Online Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification, learners must possess:
Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate or diploma or equivalent recognised qualification at L3 or above
Module Structure
| Unit Ref. No. | Unit title | Credit | GLH | TQT |
| H/617/7539 | Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy | 8 | 30 | 80 |
| Y/617/8526 | Health and Safety Management Practice | 10 | 40 | 100 |
| Y/617/7540 | Risk and Incident Management | 8 | 30 | 80 |
| Y/617/8543 | Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture | 6 | 20 | 60 |
| R/617/9092 | Maintaining a Safe Workplace Environment | 12 | 40 | 120 |
| H/617/7542 | Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence | 8 | 35 | 100 |
| K/617/7543 | Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner | 8 | 25 | 80 |
| Total | 60 | 220 | 600 | |
Progression
After successfully completing the Online Diploma in Health course, students will have the academic know-how, comprehension, and abilities needed to pursue competency in a variety of Occupational Health and Safety professions. In order to grant all certificated students the ability to become IOSH Graduate members, OTHM is now submitting an application to have the certification recognised as mapping to the IOSH criteria. The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, which approves and regulates this qualification, allows learners to achieve direct entry into a relevant Master’s degree programme.
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
No Exams
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by OTHM, an Ofqual regulated qualification.
Fees
If you have any questions and want to know the fees please email us or call us
Phone: +44 (0) 203 771 5653
Email: admissions@westfieldcollege.co.uk
Not sure how these qualifications translate to the UK equivalents, but this is the entry criteria we have for this programme:
Fees
Full time
- 12 to 18 months
Complete your degree in the shortest possible time and study flexibly – when and where suits you!
£7,250
You’ll study 9 modules in total (approx. 37 hrs/week).
Part time option one
- 12 to 18 months
Study for a degree whilst fitting it around your work, care and other life commitments.
£4,250
You’ll study 6 modules per year (approx. 25 hrs/week).
Part time option two
- 12 to 18 months
Take time to study and spread the tuition fees over a longer period – at no extra cost.
£5,500
You’ll study 4–5 modules per year (approx. 19 hrs/week).
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