Level 6 Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Programme Overview

The Level 6 Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is an advanced, competency-based qualification developed to support HSE Officers/practitioners in progressing to senior leadership roles.

The programme is structured to develop strategic capability, professional judgement, and leadership effectiveness in managing health and safety across complex organisational environments.

Assessment is based on demonstrated workplace competence, requiring learners to provide evidence of effective performance in real-world scenarios.

The aims of this programme are to:

 Develop strategic leadership capability in occupational health and safety

 Enable learners to design, implement, and manage effective HSE systems

 Strengthen risk management and decision-making skills

 Ensure understanding and application of legal and regulatory frameworks

 Promote continuous improvement in organisational safety performance

 Enhance the ability to influence culture and behaviours at all levels

Programme Structure

The qualification consists of eight mandatory units, each designed to develop core areas

of professional competence.

Unit 1: Leadership and Safety Culture

Unit 2: Health and Safety Management Systems

Unit 3: Risk Management and Control

Unit 4: Legal Framework and Compliance

Unit 5: Monitoring and Performance Management

Unit 6: Incident Investigation and Analysis

Unit 7: Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Unit 8: Emergency Planning and Crisis Management

Duration

 Standard duration: 9–12 months

 Accelerated route: 6 months (subject to experience)

 Maximum completion period: 24 months

Delivery Model

 Online learning platform

 Structured unit progression

 Dedicated assessor/mentor support

 Scheduled progress reviews

 Flexible, work-based learning approach

Progression Opportunities

Successful learners may progress to:

 Senior health and safety leadership roles

 Specialist HSE disciplines

 Professional body membership pathways (subject to external requirements)

This qualification represents a rigorous, professionally aligned programme designed to develop high-level occupational competence.

It reflects the expectations placed on experienced health and safety practitioners and provides a structured pathway for progression into senior leadership positions within the field.