OTHM Level 7 Diploma in OHS Management (CertIOSH Eligible)

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a UK Ofqual-regulated, RQF Level 7 qualification (postgraduate level, equivalent to a Master's degree). It is designed for experienced professionals aiming to integrate health and safety into organizational success at a strategic level. This advanced diploma equips learners with the strategic, operational, and ethical knowledge needed to lead high-impact safety initiatives. It is recognized by IOSH as eligible for Certified Membership (CertIOSH). The diploma is ideal for those targeting executive safety leadership positions, safety consultancy roles, or a Master's degree pathway. Assessment is 100% assignment-based allowing professionals to apply learning to their organizational contexts.

The diploma covers advanced occupational health and safety management topics including strategic health and safety management system design and evaluation, advanced risk assessment and management, legal and regulatory frameworks at strategic level, organizational health and safety culture and leadership, occupational health management and wellbeing, incident investigation and learning systems, safety performance measurement and improvement, and research methods in occupational health and safety. All units within the qualification are internally assessed and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is delivered online, hybrid, or in-person to accommodate working professionals.

Upon completion, graduates meet academic requirements for IOSH Certified Membership (CertIOSH) and are positioned for senior health and safety leadership roles including QHSE Director, Head of Safety, Safety Consultant, and organizational health and safety strategy leadership. The diploma is a master's-level qualification enabling progression to further academic study. Graduates advance into executive positions influencing organizational safety strategy. The qualification is particularly valued in high-risk industries and organizations where strategic safety leadership is critical to organizational success.