Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
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What Level 6 Means Under the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework
Level 6 is equivalent to the Final Year (Year 3) of a standard 3-year British Bachelor's Degree with Honours (BA Hons, BSc Hons, BEng Hons) or a UK Graduate Diploma (120 UK credits / cumulative 360 UK credits when completed after Level 4 & 5). At Level 6, learners demonstrate advanced cognitive autonomy, critical synthesis of conflicting theories, and independent strategic problem-solving in complex, ill-defined environments. Holders of an accredited Level 6 qualification can progress directly to UK Level 7 Postgraduate Diplomas, university Master's programmes (such as MBA, MSc, or MA), or senior executive appointments.
Educational Aims & Competencies
The Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment is an IQ Awards qualification at Level 6. It supports learners in developing knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours in health & safety.
- • Experienced practitioners, supervisors, managers and graduates seeking advanced professional development.
- • Learners who want to develop strategic, analytical and leadership skills.
- • Professionals preparing for senior roles or postgraduate progression.
Assessed Units, Learning Outcomes & Criteria
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OHSL-601
• Level 6
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Strategic Health and Safety Leadership
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Strategic Health and Safety Leadership
Not specified
- Understand strategic health and safety leadership
- Evaluate leadership approaches in safety management
Not specified
Not specified
OHSL-602
• Level 6
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Corporate Governance and Safety Culture
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Corporate Governance and Safety Culture
Not specified
- Understand governance and safety culture
- Analyse organisational safety culture and compliance
Not specified
Not specified
OHSL-603
• Level 6
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Environmental Risk and Sustainability Strategy
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Environmental Risk and Sustainability Strategy
Not specified
- Understand environmental risk strategy
- Evaluate sustainability and environmental risk controls
Not specified
Not specified
OHSL-604
• Level 6
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Crisis, Emergency and Business Continuity Planning
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Crisis, Emergency and Business Continuity Planning
Not specified
- Understand crisis and emergency planning
- Develop emergency and continuity response strategies
Not specified
Not specified
OHSL-605
• Level 6
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Audit, Inspection and Compliance Management
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Audit, Inspection and Compliance Management
Not specified
- Understand safety audit and inspection systems
- Evaluate audit findings and compliance improvements
Not specified
Not specified
OHSL-606
• Level 6
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Applied Safety Leadership Project
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Applied Safety Leadership Project
Not specified
- Conduct applied safety leadership analysis
- Produce a workplace improvement project
Not specified
Not specified
Standard & Mature Entry Guidance
University & Professional Progression
Progression to Level 7 postgraduate study or senior professional roles.
Enrol in this Programme
Level 6 • 120 UK Credits
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