NVQ LEVEL 07 IN OSH MANAGEMENT

The NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is the highest-level, competence-based qualification in health and safety, designed specifically for senior HSE leaders, directors, consultants, and professionals with strategic responsibilities. This advanced qualification recognizes and develops your expertise in managing health and safety across complex organizations and multiple sectors.

Equivalent to a Master’s degree, this work-based diploma offers a flexible, non-exam route to demonstrate your ability to lead safety strategy, influence organizational culture, and drive sustainable improvements.

Course Content

1. Strategic Leadership in Health & Safety

• Establishing a strong safety vision and values

• Leading across organizational functions

• Influencing at boardroom level and embedding HSE in business strategy

2. Developing Organizational Safety Strategies

• Aligning health & safety plans with business goals

• Leading performance monitoring and continuous improvement

• Strategic integration of health, safety, and well-being initiatives

3. Risk Management and Mitigation

• Designing enterprise-level risk frameworks

• Evaluating business risk tolerance and resilience

• Crisis management and business continuity planning

4. Legal, Regulatory & Ethical Compliance

• Navigating complex international and sector-specific legislation

• Liaising with enforcement authorities and auditors

• Embedding legal and ethical standards in corporate governance

5. Creating and Sustaining a Positive Safety Culture

• Behavior-based safety strategies

• Change leadership and stakeholder engagement

• Coaching senior teams and driving accountability

6. Investigating Serious Incidents Strategically

• Leading organizational response to major events

• Advanced root cause analysis tools and methods

• Ensuring organizational learning and reporting integrity

7. Sustainability, ESG & Corporate Responsibility

• Integrating health and safety within environmental and social governance (ESG)

• Leading sustainable safety practices across supply chains

• Aligning HSE with global reporting standards

Assessment & Certification

✅ Portfolio-Based Assessment – Demonstrate your real-world competence through workplace documentation, strategic plans, reports, and evidence of leadership.
✅ Dedicated Assessor Support – Work one-on-one with experienced NVQ assessors who provide continuous guidance.
✅ Globally Recognized Certification – On successful completion, you will be awarded the ProQual Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management.

This diploma offers a direct pathway to CMIOSH status through IOSH (subject to membership acceptance) and significantly enhances your credibility as a global safety leader.

Who Should Enroll?

• HSE Directors and Senior Health & Safety Managers

• Safety Consultants and Advisors operating at strategic levels

• Professionals preparing for Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) status

• Leaders aiming to integrate HSE into organizational strategy

Course Duration

🕒 6–12 Months (Self-Paced and Flexible)
✔️ 100% work-based – Start anytime
✔️ No classroom attendance required
✔️ Regular support and progress reviews

Why Choose Our NVQ Level 7 in OSH Management?

✅ No Written Exams – 100% Evidence-Based Assessment
✅ One-on-One Mentorship from Expert Assessors
✅ Recognized Globally by Employers, Institutions, and Regulatory Bodies
✅ Pathway to Chartered Membership (CMIOSH)
✅ Master’s Level Equivalent Qualification