Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a postgraduate qualification recognised in the UK that informs learners how to incorporate health and safety management skills when creating organisational strategies for optimum and protected operational performance.

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Level
Level 7
Study Mode
Online/Flexible
Duration
12 Months
Type
Academic
Awarding Body
Qualifi
Assessment:
Assignment-based
Course Overview

Course Overview

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a UK qualification awarded by Qualifi, which is equivalent to a postgraduate-level (RQF Level 7), comparable to a postgraduate diploma. It provides a structured pathway for managers on how to ensure a safer and controlled working environment across a number of different industries.

This online occupational health and safety management programme explores multidisciplinary topics with a flexible learning process. The course covers topics such as: practices and systems in health and safety management, effective risk intervention, ways to improve occupational wellbeing, work ethics and sustainability in the workplace. 

Key Takeaways

  • A qualification that is equivalent to a postgraduate level (RQF Level 7)
  • Accredited by Qualifi, a recognised UK vocational awarding body
  • Flexible learning that caters for both learners and working professionals

 

Who Is This Course For?

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management course helps professionals and students to advance in their field. To give you more insight, here is how this programme will help:

1

Working Professionals

For experienced professionals who want to develop specialised skills and advance from operational tasks to senior-level responsibilities.

2

Career Changers

Professionals from related industries like construction, engineering and facilities management, seeking to transition into occupational health and safety management.

3

Student Progression

Ideal for learners who aim to level up their qualifications and deepen their understanding of health and safety or ESG.

What Will You Learn?

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management highlights the relevance of establishing safety culture and practices that prioritise employee wellbeing, risk management and corporate governance. In this course, you will learn to:

  • Develop strategic health and safety plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Explore organisational culture and its impact on health and safety performance.
  • Evaluate workplace structures, systems, and safety practices.
  • Discover how to identify and minimise risks within the workplace.
  • Promote engagement and commitment to ethical behaviours across teams.
  • Learn how to prepare, plan and conduct a research project.
Learning Outcomes

Course Modules

This online programme has 6 units that will cover all the concepts mentioned above. All of them are mandatory to obtain the qualification. You can find all the details in here. Furthermore, this is a summary of each unit that will give you an idea of what to expect throughout the course:

1
M/650/6269
Health and Safety Management Practice
The first section of the study uncovers how to apply safety principles at an executive level. It involves corporate culture, leadership commitment, and structural accountability. These influence the workforce's alignment with safety policies, including the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974 & 1999.
2
Y/650/6270
Effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Systems
This session focuses on evaluating and improving systems aligned with ISO 31000 Risk Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Then, you will gain an understanding of how to utilise gap analysis to build, maintain, and improve the safety management models.
3
A/650/6271
Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention
The unit discusses advanced hazard evaluation and high-level risk management. You will be using tools like the Swiss Cheese Model, Domino Theory, Fault Tree Analysis, and others to identify weak points. The result will be used for understanding human error and mitigating further failures.
4
D/650/6272
Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-Being
Occupational health and safety management should protect both physical and mental well-being. That is why developing management standards for work-related stress (HSE) and a healthy workplace framework is essential to protect workers from any harm.
5
F/650/6273
Sustainability and Ethics in Health and Safety Practice
This module discusses building sustainability based on ethics. This will be based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Frameworks and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 3 and Goal 8. They will determine how a company applies their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
6
H/650/6274
Advanced Research Methods
The last unit uncovers foundational methodology that is required to build evidence-based research for occupational health and safety management. It includes selecting valid sampling models, using qualitative and quantitative data methodologies, and maintaining academic ethics.
Learning Outcomes

How is the course delivered?

Study

This Occupational Health and Safety Management Diploma is delivered through Moodle, a learning management system. Once you’ve completed the enrolment, you can access all learning materials, from lectures to assignments. Everything will be conducted in a way that allows you to continue working as usual while taking this course.

Assessment

There will be written tasks, assessments and practical activities that will determine the learner’s understanding of the topics. The practical application requires observation of an assessor. The graded test (Pass/Refer) is carried out at the end of the learning process to evaluate whether the learning outcomes are achieved or not.

Pricing
Full total price
£2,299.00
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£430.00 per 6 months
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Entry Requirements

For entry onto this postgraduate programme, learners are expected to have:

  1. A minimum of a level 6 qualification, or 
  2. An honours degree (2.2) with relevant knowledge or experience in the occupational health and safety sector
  3. Must be 21 years old and above
  4. If you’re not a native English speaker, an IELTS 6 or equivalent is required

Career Opportunities

Obtaining a Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management provides an advantage when applying for senior or strategic roles. This is a Master’s level qualification; employers from different working industries such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, corporate environments and more are increasingly in need of competent professionals specialising in this field.

Future Career

Average Salary (Annually)

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

£37,000 - £55,000 

HSE Manager

£67,000 - £107,000 

Risk Manager

£50,000 - £90,000+ 

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

£39,000 - £61,000

Health and Safety Consultant

£38,000 - £60,000+

 

What can you do after this course?

Completing this course opens new prospects for learners to take, not only career-wise but also academically. To give you a better idea of what you will gain, here is a short overview:

Academic Progression

There are a few options for learners if they are seeking progression in their education. The common pathway you can choose is to take a Master’s Degree. However, there are other options you can also consider. 

  1. Top-up to a full Master’s degree (MSc) - Advance to an MSc for specialisations like Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or Risk Management through university top-up programmes.
  2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Apply for leadership roles by taking a Master’s in Business Administration focusing on safety leadership, sustainability or operations.
  3. Postgraduate certificates and diplomas (PGCert / PGDip) - Further your expertise in safety, compliance or environmental systems with a shorter route with a PGCert or PGDip.
  4. Doctoral studies (PhD / DBA) - Move into research or academia by studying for a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Business Administration in safety, risk, or organisational management.
  5. Specialised sustainability or ESG programmes - Expand your knowledge into emerging fields such as Sustainability and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) studies.

Professional Development

Since this is a level 7 diploma, the concepts are more advanced and exceed the basic principles of occupational health and safety. It enables you to obtain more expertise on strategic leadership, risk management and decision-making skills, international safety standards, and compliance and regulatory knowledge. Thus, passing this programme increases your credibility, which enables you to be at the forefront of the competitive market and fill the gaps of the high demand in the industry. 

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