- Description
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is an advanced, postgraduate-level qualification designed for senior health and safety professionals, managers, and leaders who want to develop strategic, high-level expertise in occupational health and safety management. This diploma is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and is considered equivalent to a Master’s degree level (RQF Level 7).
This qualification equips learners with the strategic leadership, critical analysis, and advanced management skills required to lead organizational health and safety functions at a senior level, and provides a direct route to professional recognition such as Chartered Membership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) — CMIOSH.
Course Content
1. Strategic Health and Safety Leadership
- Developing organizational safety vision and strategy
- Leading cultural transformation at senior management level
- Influencing board-level decision making on health and safety
2. Advanced Risk Management and Governance
- Enterprise-wide risk assessment frameworks
- Strategic incident investigation and organizational learning
- Corporate governance and accountability structures
3. Organizational Health and Safety Culture
- Advanced behavioral safety theory and application
- Change management for large and complex organizations
- Stakeholder engagement and communication strategy
4. Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Human Factors
- Strategic approaches to occupational health management
- Designing organization-wide wellbeing programs
- Human factors and ergonomics at a systems level
5. Legal, Ethical and International Compliance
- Comparative international health & safety legislation
- Managing multi-jurisdictional compliance
- Corporate liability and ethical decision-making
6. Management Systems, Auditing and Continuous Improvement
- Designing and auditing integrated management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
- Data-driven performance management and KPIs
- Strategic continuous improvement methodologies
Assessment & Certification
- Assignment-Based Assessment – Learners complete strategic, work-based assignments reflecting real organizational challenges.
- No Traditional Exams – Focused on applied strategic competency.
- Globally Recognized Diploma – On completion, you will be awarded the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, regulated by Ofqual (UK).
- Eligible for CMIOSH – Accepted by IOSH as meeting academic requirements for Chartered Membership.
Who Should Enroll?
- Senior HSE managers, directors, and heads of department
- Safety professionals aiming for CMIOSH / Chartered status
- Consultants and leaders shaping organizational safety strategy
- Professionals progressing from OTHM Level 6 or an equivalent qualification
Course Duration
- 6–12 Months (Flexible & Self-Paced Learning)
- Study online or blended while you work
- Start anytime – work at your own pace with tutor support
Why Choose Our OTHM Level 7 Program?
- Pathway to CMIOSH (Chartered) Membership
- UK-Recognized Qualification – Regulated by Ofqual, Master’s-equivalent (RQF Level 7)
- 100% Assignment-Based – No Exams
- Experienced Tutors and One-to-One Support
- Globally Respected Credential for Senior Career Advancement
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