OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Step into senior safety roles with industry-recognized credentials.

Promote compliance, reduce risks, and protect lives.

Course Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is a comprehensive, internationally recognised qualification designed for professionals who are responsible for managing workplace health, safety, and risk control systems. Regulated by Ofqual (UK) and aligned with global safety standards, this diploma equips learners with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to develop effective safety policies, ensure legal compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across organisations.

This qualification is ideal for health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, and professionals seeking to progress into senior safety roles. The programme focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance, enabling learners to implement proactive safety strategies that reduce workplace risks and improve organisational performance.

By completing the OTHM Level 6 Diploma, learners enhance their professional credibility, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and gain a recognised qualification that supports career progression across industries such as construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, and corporate environments. The course also provides a strong academic pathway toward higher-level qualifications in occupational health and safety management.

Course Modules

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 7 mandatory units
for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 220 Guided
Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles of health and safety management and its organisational systems
  • Understand the principles of health and safety policy
  • Be able to conduct a critical review of a health and safety policy in an organisation
  • Be able to assess internal and external factors that influence health and safety practices

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the process of planning and organising occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
  • Understand the process of leading and controlling health and safety practices in the workplace
  • Understand the process of reviewing the performance of health and safety practices in the workplace
  • Understand the process of monitoring and auditing health and safety practices in the workplace
  • Understand corporate social responsibilities and ethical codes of conduct and their impact on health and safety management
  • Understand the critical factors in the management of occupational health and well-being in the workplace

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the processes and strategies for identifying hazards and evaluating risk levels when carrying out risk assessments in an organisation
  • Understand the strategies and techniques of risk control
  • Understand the models of loss causation, analysis of loss data and the importance of incident investigation
  • Understand processes and strategies to manage health and safety incidents in an organisatio

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand key organisational factors that influence the health and safety culture in the workplace
  • Understand key human factors that influence healthand safety performance and behaviour in the workplace
  • Understand the impact of leadership, structure and consultation on the health and safety culture of an organisation
  • Be able to develop a strategyto improve the health and safety culture of an organisation

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the range of factors to consider to maintain a safe work environment
  • Understand the hazards, risks and controls applicable to a range of workplace contexts
  • Understand the maintenance of fire safety and protection against explosion
  • Understand safe storage,handling and management of hazardous substances,including biological agents
  • Understand safe management of work equipment and machinery

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand international frameworks for legislation,regulation and enforcement
  • Understand statutory and regulatory obligations for maintaining health and safety in an organisation
  • Understand the industry and community roles in influencing and promoting local and national positive health and safety outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand roles and responsibilities of health and safety practitioners
  • Be able to assess organisational competence and skills requirements for health and safety practitioners
  • Be able to produce a personal and professional development plan in own area of responsibility as a health and safety practitioner

Intended Learners

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is designed for professionals committed to creating safer workplaces and ensuring compliance with international safety standards. It supports career progression by developing advanced risk management, safety leadership, and regulatory compliance expertise.

  • Health & Safety Officers and Advisors seeking to enhance their expertise and gain an internationally recognised qualification.
  • Supervisors and Line Managers responsible for implementing safety procedures and managing workplace risks.
  • Professionals working in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and other high-risk industries.
  • Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management professionals aiming to strengthen safety systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Facilities and Operations Managers responsible for workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and risk control.
  • Individuals aspiring to senior roles such as HSE Manager, Safety Consultant, or Compliance Manager.
  • Professionals seeking international career opportunities in safety-critical industries.
  • Those planning to pursue higher-level studies in occupational health and safety or related management fields.

Get in Touch

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Course Eligibility

  • A Level 5 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline, or
  • A relevant diploma or equivalent qualification recognised by awarding bodies,
  • Significant work experience in health and safety, risk management, construction, engineering, or related fields (subject to assessment).
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

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Course Fee

220k PKR / 650 GBP / 900 USD

ATTICS International 2

Learn smarter. Qualify faster. Lead safely.

Choosing the right training provider is an important step toward achieving a respected professional qualification in occupational health and safety. ATTICS International delivers the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in line with UK awarding body standards and quality assurance requirements, ensuring a credible and internationally valued learning experience.

We provide this diploma through a flexible, assignment-based learning approach that allows working professionals to gain a globally recognised qualification without disrupting their job responsibilities. Our structured learner support system, experienced assessors, and clear guidance on assignment preparation help ensure a smooth, supportive, and efficient journey from enrolment to certification.

Our key acknowledges:

  • Delivery aligned with UK awarding body standards and quality assurance practices
  • Competence-based assessment with no written examinations
  • Flexible completion aligned with workplace responsibilities
  • UK-accredited and internationally recognised certification
  • Personalised assessor guidance and continuous learner support
  • Commitment to quality, transparency, and professional excellence

At ATTICS International, we are dedicated to developing competent health and safety professionals who can improve workplace safety standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to safer, more sustainable organisations worldwide.

Train with credibility. Qualify with confidence. Progress with ATTICS International.

Why Choose This Course

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides the advanced knowledge and practical competencies required to manage workplace risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture. This internationally recognised qualification equips professionals with the expertise needed to meet modern workplace safety challenges and progress into leadership roles.

  • Gain a globally recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual (UK) and valued across industries.
  • Develop advanced skills in risk assessment, hazard control, and safety management systems.
  • Strengthen your ability to ensure legal compliance and workplace safety standards.
  • Enhance career prospects in sectors such as construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, and engineering.
  • Build leadership and decision-making skills required for senior health & safety roles.
  • Improve organisational performance by reducing incidents, risks, and operational disruptions.
  • Flexible, assignment-based learning suitable for working professionals.
  • Provides progression opportunities to higher-level qualifications and safety management roles.

This diploma is an excellent choice for professionals who want to protect lives, improve workplace environments, and establish themselves as competent safety leaders in today’s safety-critical industries.

Benefits of This Course

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety equips professionals with practical knowledge and strategic skills to improve workplace safety, manage risks effectively, and ensure regulatory compliance across diverse industries.

  • Achieve an internationally recognised qualification that enhances professional credibility.
  • Develop advanced skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident prevention.
  • Strengthen your ability to implement effective health and safety management systems.
  • Improve workplace safety culture and reduce accidents, injuries, and operational disruptions.
  • Enhance career prospects and qualify for senior roles such as HSE Manager, Safety Advisor, or Compliance Manager.
  • Gain expertise in legal compliance and international health and safety standards.
  • Increase organisational efficiency by minimising risks and improving safety performance.
  • Flexible learning structure that allows you to study while continuing full-time employment.
  • Build leadership and decision-making skills essential for safety management responsibilities.
  • Create pathways to higher-level qualifications and professional advancement in occupational health and safety.

This diploma empowers professionals to protect people, strengthen compliance, and contribute to safer and more productive workplaces worldwide.

Learn. Apply. Protect. Progress.