Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Risk Management
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Level 7 is equivalent to the taught stage of a UK Master's Degree (Postgraduate Diploma / MBA / MSc standard, 120 UK credits). It cultivates executive leadership, advanced strategic decision-making, and original synthesis of complex organisational frameworks, qualifying graduates for direct progression into 60-credit university Master's dissertation top-ups or C-suite roles.
Educational Aims & Competencies
The Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Risk Management is an IQ Awards qualification at Level 7. 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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OHSR-701
• Level 7
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Strategic Occupational Health and Safety Management
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Strategic Occupational Health and Safety Management
Not specified
- Understand strategic OHS management at senior level
- Critically evaluate OHS strategies and organisational risk controls
Not specified
Not specified
OHSR-702
• Level 7
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Enterprise Risk Management
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Enterprise Risk Management
Not specified
- Understand enterprise risk management frameworks
- Critically analyse risk governance and control systems
Not specified
Not specified
OHSR-703
• Level 7
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Advanced Incident Investigation and Legal Compliance
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Advanced Incident Investigation and Legal Compliance
Not specified
- Understand advanced investigation and legal compliance
- Evaluate incident evidence, liability and corrective action
Not specified
Not specified
OHSR-704
• Level 7
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Occupational Health, Psychology and Wellbeing
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Occupational Health, Psychology and Wellbeing
Not specified
- Understand occupational health and psychological wellbeing
- Critically assess workplace wellbeing and psychosocial risk
Not specified
Not specified
OHSR-705
• Level 7
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Safety Leadership, Ethics and Governance
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Safety Leadership, Ethics and Governance
Not specified
- Understand ethical safety leadership and governance
- Critically evaluate leadership, culture and accountability
Not specified
Not specified
OHSR-706
• Level 7
• 20 Credits
• 40 GLH
Research Dissertation in OHS Risk Management
Coursework Portfolio / Applied Assignment (No Exams)
Research Dissertation in OHS Risk Management
Not specified
- Conduct independent research in OHS risk management
- Produce a postgraduate research dissertation
Not specified
Not specified
Standard & Mature Entry Guidance
University & Professional Progression
Progression to further postgraduate study, specialist professional practice or strategic leadership.
Enrol in this Programme
Level 7 • 120 UK Credits
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