Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety assists individuals to gain knowledge of various safety and health issues concerning the workplace, the management of associated risks and occupational health and safety policies. It covers identification of risks and/or hazards and the development and implementation of effective strategies to control them and prevent incidents. 
This occupational health and safety certificate is appropriate for individuals who wish to enhance their safety and health management knowledge and explore opportunities for further study and/or career advancement.

Programme Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides understanding of safety and health policies, risk and management of safety and health at work. The qualification consists of four mandatory units which cover health and safety management, risk and incident management and creating safety culture.
Through this programme, individuals will be able to develop communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, which will provide understanding on how organisations manage workplace risks to ensure safe working environments.

Benefits of OTHM Level 6 Certificate In Occupational Health And Safety

This Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is suited to professionals seeking to further their understanding of workplace safety and risk management and their organisation’s obligations.

• Flexible Learning

Several learning methods/approaches are available. Online learning provides flexibility that allows students to balance work and other responsibilities with learning. It takes a lot of time, however, to study at this level.  Students are required to verify their study plans and the type of support with Inspire College of Learning.

• Understanding Health and Safety Management Knowledge

Be aware of the importance of building and maintaining a good safety policy and procedure in organisations.

• Strengthen Risk and Incident Management

Understand how to manage work hazards and to prevent workplace incidents as effectively as possible.

• Promote a Positive Health and safety Working Culture

Recognize the value of leadership, communication and worker involvement in fostering a positive safety and health culture in the workplace.

• Support Professional Development

Develop knowledge and skills to progress in the occupational health and safety profession.

• Improve Workplace Safety Awareness 

Enhance awareness of how good safety policy and risk management can help reduce hazards and working conditions.

Course Delivery

Where the programme is delivered online, the learning experience may include the following features, subject to arrangements established by the Inspire College of Learning:

• Online Learning Platform: Access course materials and educational resources via the designated learning platform.

• Independent Study: Work on the four mandatory units and complete the necessary learning activities.

• Tutor Support: Receive academic guidance in line with the learner-support arrangements of the centre.

• Guidance Evaluation: Guidelines and guidelines Access to promote the understanding of assessment requirements.

• Assessment Feedback: Receive Feedback in accordance with the evaluation and quality assurance processes of the Centre.

• Study Resources: Use material relevant for understanding health and safety management, occupational hazards and safety culture.

• Learner Support: Contact the College using available support channels to help with study-related questions.

1. Further Education

At the end of the OTHM Level 6 certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, students may progress to further study in occupational health and related disciplines, subject to the admission criteria of the host institution and/or the awarding organisation.

Possible pathways forward could be: 

• Additional safety and health skills in the workplace.
• Additional risk assessment and incident management investigation.
• Further training in workplace compliance and safety management.
• Programmes on professional development in health and safety practices.
• Other appropriate academic or vocational courses in which the student meets the entry level requirements. 

There is no automatic progression. Students must verify the requirements for admission before making an application and the process of identifying the institution or professional body they chose. 

2. Employment Opportunities 

A qualification obtained in such work can contribute to applications which involve responsibility such as occupational health, occupational risk management or safety management. The suitability for some jobs will rely on the learner's experience, employers' requirements and on those of the job-specific additional qualifications and professional recognition.

Career Options to consider:

• Assistant Health & Safety Officer. 
• A Health and Safety Coordinator.
• Health & Safety Support Officer.
• Risk Management Support Assistant.
• Workplace Safety Coordinator.
• Health and Safety Administrator.
• Occupational Health and Safety Support Roles.
• Green, Health and Safety Support Roles. 

Other occupations may have specific qualifications, experience, membership/registration requirements. This qualification does not automatically ensure the automatic registration of jobs or professional registration.