Level 6 Diploma in Digital & AI-Based Safety and Health Management (DDASH-AI)

Redefining Safety Leadership Through Digital Intelligence

Smart Safety. Digital Assurance. Intelligent Leadership.

Course Overview

The Level 6 Diploma in Digital & AI-Based Safety and Health Management (DDASH-AI) is a cutting-edge, globally relevant professional qualification designed for safety leaders, health and safety practitioners, and organisational decision-makers who want to harness digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate workplace safety performance.

This advanced diploma builds on foundational health and safety knowledge to equip professionals with the strategic, analytical, and system-level competencies needed to evaluate, assure, and improve safety management systems in complex and dynamic work environments.

Aligned with international standards and industry best practices, the DDASH-AI programme emphasises AI-enabled risk evaluation, digital system assurance, safety leadership, audit governance, and performance optimisation—preparing learners for senior roles in occupational health, safety, risk management, and compliance.

Through a combination of practical, real-world project work and advanced theoretical analysis, participants develop the capability to integrate legal compliance, digital assurance, and AI-driven insights into organisational safety strategies that enhance operational resilience and protect people, assets, and reputation across sectors.

Recognised by global certification bodies and suitable for international careers, the DDASH-AI Diploma not only strengthens professional credibility but also supports lifelong career progression in health and safety leadership, digital transformation roles, and strategic risk governance.

Whether you are transitioning from operational safety practice or advancing into executive safety management, this qualification provides a future-focused pathway to excel in the increasingly digital landscape of occupational health and safety.

Learning Outcomes

Each Learning Outcome (LO) is assessed through practical, work-based assignments known as Practical Work Requirements (PWR), completed within DocRide.
Level 6 assessment focuses on higher-level thinking skills, including analysis, evaluation, system integration, governance, and legal compliance. Learners are assessed only on what they actively design, implement, manage, review, and clearly evidence in practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • Systematically identify and document work activities within complex or multi-functional workplaces that present potential for harm to health and safety.
  • Apply a structured, risk-based methodology to ensure inclusion of routine, non-routine, abnormal, and reasonably foreseeable activities.
  • Evaluate and justify the significance of activities using risk magnitude, exposure, frequency, severity, and organisational impact.
  • Define the scope, boundaries, and assumptions of activity identification and justify their adequacy for organisational risk management.
  • Identify all roles affected by or influencing the activity, including contractors, visitors, and third parties, and analyse role interfaces.
  • Define OHS responsibilities, authority, and accountability for each role in line with organisational governance arrangements.
  • Demonstrate that identified activities and roles support downstream processes including legal compliance, risk assessment, inspection, and audit.
  • Critically review activity and role registers to confirm completeness, accuracy, and absence of duplication or gaps.
  • Maintain structured, version-controlled, and auditable records suitable for management review and regulatory scrutiny.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has comprehensively analysed and justified work activities significant to OHS.
  • Roles, responsibilities, and governance arrangements are clearly defined and proportionate.
  • Activity identification demonstrably supports systematic risk management.
  • Records are complete, defensible, and suitable for audit.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify hazards, hazard sources, and foreseeable harm affecting people, property, environment, and organisational resilience.
  • Analyse who may be harmed and how, including indirect, cumulative, and non-obvious exposure pathways.
  • Evaluate risk levels using recognised methodologies and justify assigned risk ratings.
  • Identify applicable legal, regulatory, and recognised good practice requirements relevant to the activity.
  • Interpret legal duties accurately within the specific operational context.
  • Select risk control measures proportionate to risk and aligned with the hierarchy of control.
  • Demonstrate clear traceability between hazards, risks, legal duties, and selected controls.
  • Critically review hazards, risks, legal duties, and controls to ensure completeness and proportionality.
  • Record outcomes in an implementable, auditable, and review-ready format.

Assessor Judgement

  • Hazards and risks have been analysed comprehensively and accurately.
  • Legal requirements are correctly interpreted and applied.
  • Risk controls are proportionate, justified, and traceable.
  • Documentation supports implementation and audit.

Assessment Criteria

  • Analyse all roles associated with the activity and their influence on risk.
  • Define competence requirements including training, qualifications, experience, authorisation, and behavioural competence.
  • Justify competence requirements relative to risk, complexity, and legal duties.
  • Determine PPE requirements based on hazard profile, residual risk, and recognised standards.
  • Evaluate PPE limitations and demonstrate PPE as a supplementary control.
  • Align competence, PPE, and task allocation to ensure safe execution.
  • Maintain verification-ready records supporting enforcement and audit.

Assessor Judgement

  • Competence and PPE requirements are proportionate and risk-based.
  • Justification reflects legal and operational expectations.
  • Records are suitable for verification and governance.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify internal and external triggers necessitating risk assessment review.
  • Evaluate ongoing suitability and sufficiency of existing controls.
  • Revise risk assessments based on evidence, change, or emerging risk.
  • Recalculate and justify revised risk ratings.
  • Maintain version control, documented rationale, and audit history.

Assessor Judgement

  • Risk assessment reviews are systematic, justified, and evidence-based.
  • Changes enhance risk control effectiveness.
  • Audit trails are clear and defensible.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify applicable legislation, regulations, ACOPs, and standards.
  • Interpret legal duties into measurable workplace requirements.
  • Integrate legal duties into risk controls and safe systems of work.
  • Identify compliance gaps and specify improvement actions.
  • Maintain traceable linkage between law, risk, and control.

Assessor Judgement

  • Legal duties are accurately interpreted and operationalised.
  • Controls meet or exceed legal standards.
  • Records are legally defensible.

Assessment Criteria

  • Develop method statements aligned with risk assessments and legal duties.
  • Ensure inclusion of hazards, controls, sequencing, roles, competence, and PPE.
  • Review method statements following change, incidents, or audit findings.
  • Maintain documented justification, version control, and communication records.

Assessor Judgement

  • Method statements are structured, practical, and compliant.
  • Reviews improve safety and system effectiveness.
  • Governance and auditability are evident.

Assessment Criteria

  • Design risk-based inspection checklists.
  • Define inspection scope, criteria, and frequency.
  • Justify inspection arrangements in relation to risk and legal obligations.
  • Review and update monitoring tools based on findings.

Assessor Judgement

  • Inspection systems are risk-driven and justified.
  • Monitoring supports assurance and continual improvement.

Assessment Criteria

  • Conduct a workplace inspection to verify that risk control measures are implemented as specified in risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Observe work activities to confirm workers’ and contractors’ compliance with site rules, procedures, and permits.
  • Check the condition and suitability of plant, equipment, tools, and work areas against safety standards.
  • Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and deviations from required risk controls.
  • Gather objective evidence through observation, records, and discussions with workers and supervisors.
  • Record inspection findings accurately using approved formats or systems.
  • Prioritise findings based on level of risk and potential consequences.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has carried out inspections in line with risk assessments, method statements, and legal requirements.
  • The learner has observed worker and contractor compliance effectively.
  • The learner has identified unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and deviations from required controls.
  • The learner has gathered sufficient, objective evidence to support findings.
  • The learner has recorded findings accurately, prioritising based on risk and severity.
  • The learner has demonstrated ability to support follow-up actions through clear documentation.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify and classify non-conformities accurately.
  • Reference breached legal and ISO 45001 clauses.
  • Analyse root causes and define corrective actions.
  • Assign responsibility, timescales, and verification methods.
  • Track non-conformities to effective closure.

Assessor Judgement

  • Non-conformities are clearly defined and legally defensible.
  • Corrective actions address root causes.
  • Closure is evidenced and effective.

Assessment Criteria

  • Examine proposed corrective actions for identified non-conformities, incidents, or audit findings.
  • Evaluate the suitability of actions in addressing immediate issues and underlying causes.
  • Assess prospective effectiveness in preventing recurrence of similar issues.
  • Ensure actions align with legal requirements, organisational policy, and ISO 45001:2018.
  • Prioritise actions based on risk severity, resource availability, and feasibility.
  • Document recommendations and decisions clearly with rationale and responsible parties.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has assessed corrective actions for suitability and effectiveness.
  • The learner has demonstrated understanding of root cause and recurrence prevention.
  • The learner has ensured recommendations comply with legal and ISO 45001 requirements.
  • The learner has documented decisions with clarity, assigning responsibilities and timelines.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify foreseeable emergency scenarios relevant to organisational risk.
  • Develop emergency plans integrating roles, communication, and resources.
  • Verify legal and organisational compliance.
  • Test, review, and revise emergency arrangements.
  • Maintain documented audit trails.

Assessor Judgement

  • Emergency arrangements are realistic, compliant, and effective.
  • Plans are reviewed and maintained systematically.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify at least one activity that requires a Permit to Work (PTW) system due to the level of risk, complexity, or legal/organisational requirements.
  • Develop a Permit to Work arrangement that includes: clear description and scope of the work to be performed, identified hazards and associated risk control measures, authorisation requirements (issuing and closing), sequence of operations and any isolation requirements, required competence and PPE for personnel involved, and handover and completion arrangements to ensure work is safely concluded.
  • Ensure the Permit to Work aligns with existing risk assessments, safe systems of work, and legal/organisational requirements.
  • Verify that the Permit to Work is practical, clear, and implementable within the workplace context.
  • Review and update the Permit to Work arrangements as necessary in response to changes in activity, risk assessment findings, incidents, or legal requirements.
  • Maintain a clear audit trail, documenting versions, authorisations, and revisions for accountability and traceability.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has identified activities requiring a Permit to Work based on risk and legal/organisational criteria.
  • The learner has developed PTW arrangements that are comprehensive, clear, and practical.
  • The learner has included scope, hazards, controls, authorisation, isolation, competence, PPE, and handover arrangements.
  • The learner has ensured PTW aligns with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • The learner has maintained audit trails and revised arrangements in response to operational or legal changes.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify all work equipment associated with the assessed activities, including machinery, tools, instruments, and monitoring devices.
  • Record maintenance and inspection requirements for each piece of equipment, specifying frequency, responsible persons, and procedures to follow.
  • Where applicable, record calibration requirements, including intervals, methods, and current calibration status.
  • Assess the condition of work equipment and verify that maintenance and calibration records demonstrate it is safe for use.
  • Link equipment condition and performance to associated risk controls and safe systems of work, ensuring continued protection of personnel.
  • Identify potential consequences of equipment failure or non-compliance and specify corrective or preventive actions.
  • Review and update maintenance, inspection, and calibration arrangements as required by operational changes, inspection findings, incidents, or legal requirements.
  • Maintain a clear and auditable record of equipment management activities, including inspections, maintenance, and calibration history.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has identified all relevant equipment and recorded maintenance, inspection, and calibration requirements.
  • The learner has linked equipment condition to risk controls and safe use.
  • The learner has ensured arrangements are practical and proportionate to risk.
  • The learner has maintained auditable records of management activities.
  • The learner has reviewed and updated arrangements following operational changes or incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • Develop a Toolbox Talk that is clearly linked to a specific activity, associated risk assessment, method statement, or emergency plan.
  • Ensure the content of the Toolbox Talk includes: key hazards and risks, relevant control measures, roles and responsibilities, and any procedural or legal requirements applicable to the activity.
  • Deliver, or simulate the delivery of, the Toolbox Talk to a relevant audience, ensuring engagement and comprehension.
  • Record details of the session, including date, topic, duration, location, and target audience.
  • Use appropriate methods to capture evidence of worker awareness or engagement, such as questions, discussions, quizzes, or practical demonstration.
  • Adapt communication style and content to suit the audience, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and relevance.
  • Review and update Toolbox Talk materials in response to feedback, incidents, changes in procedures, or updated risk assessments.
  • Maintain records of Toolbox Talks and associated evidence in a structured and auditable manner.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has developed and delivered Toolbox Talks linked to activities, hazards, and controls.
  • The learner has communicated clearly, engaging the audience and demonstrating understanding.
  • The learner has captured evidence of worker awareness and engagement effectively.
  • The learner has adapted content to the audience, ensuring relevance and accessibility.
  • The learner has maintained records and updated sessions in response to feedback, incidents, or procedural changes.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify all required OHS management system (OHSMS) documents and procedures aligned to ISO 45001:2018 clauses.
  • Develop or update documents with clear objectives, responsibilities, processes, and controls.
  • Ensure documents demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance, and alignment with organisational risk profile.
  • Review draft documents to confirm accuracy, clarity, and usability by intended users.
  • Obtain approval from authorised personnel and maintain version control.
  • Revise documents following audits, incidents, or procedural updates.
  • Maintain a clear audit trail showing document history, approvals, and revisions.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has developed OHSMS documents that meet ISO 45001 requirements.
  • The learner has reviewed and approved documents demonstrating clarity, usability, and compliance.
  • The learner has maintained a traceable audit trail of revisions and approvals.
  • The learner has demonstrated the ability to revise documents based on organisational or regulatory changes.

Assessment Criteria

  • Develop a risk-based audit program covering all relevant OHSMS processes and legal requirements.
  • PWR16.2 Define audit scope, objectives, criteria, and schedule.
  • PWR16.3 Prepare audit checklists and tools aligned with ISO 45001 and organisational procedures.
  • PWR16.4 Conduct an audit, gather objective evidence, and observe activities, documentation, and compliance.
  • PWR16.5 Identify non-conformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
  • PWR16.6 Produce a clear, concise, and actionable audit report with findings, evidence, and recommendations.
  • PWR16.7 Communicate audit outcomes to management and maintain records for follow-up and verification.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has developed an audit program aligned with ISO 45001 requirements.
  • The learner has conducted audits using evidence-based techniques.
  • The learner has produced reports that are accurate, clear, and actionable.
  • The learner has demonstrated understanding of audit principles, scope, and follow-up requirements.

Assessment Criteria

  •  Identify and classify incidents for investigation based on severity and organisational requirements.
  • Gather information through interviews, observation, and document review.
  • Analyse root causes and contributory factors using recognised investigation techniques.
  • Determine corrective and preventive actions.
  • Produce a structured incident investigation report including findings, evidence, recommendations, and responsible parties.
  • Ensure recommendations are aligned with risk controls, legal compliance, and ISO 45001 requirements.
  • Maintain records and track implementation of actions.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has conducted incident investigations systematically and thoroughly.
  • The learner has identified root causes and appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
  • The learner has produced clear, evidence-based reports.
  • The learner has ensured follow-up actions are tracked and auditable.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify key OHS, competence, and compliance requirements for subcontractors.
  • Develop pre-qualification criteria aligned with legal, ISO 45001, and organisational requirements.
  • Specify documentation, certification, and evidence required for evaluation.
  • Establish assessment procedures and scoring to determine subcontractor suitability.
  • Maintain records of evaluations and decisions for audit purposes.
  • Review and update criteria periodically to reflect organisational or regulatory changes.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has developed pre-qualification criteria that are clear, measurable, and relevant to business risk.
  • The learner has ensured criteria align with legal and ISO 45001 requirements.
  • The learner has maintained auditable records of evaluation and decisions.
  • The learner has reviewed and updated criteria to ensure ongoing suitability.

Assessment Criteria

  • Identify relevant stakeholders, worker representatives, and consultation forums.
  • Develop a strategy for active worker involvement in OHS decision-making, risk assessment, and safety improvement.
  • Specify mechanisms for feedback, reporting, and communication.
  • Ensure the strategy meets legal requirements, ISO 45001 consultation clauses, and organisational objectives.
  • Implement methods for monitoring worker engagement and participation.
  • Review and update the consultation strategy in response to incidents, changes, or feedback.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has developed a worker consultation strategy that is practical, legal, and ISO-aligned.
  • The learner has demonstrated understanding of effective engagement methods.
  • The learner has implemented mechanisms to monitor participation.
  • The learner has maintained records and updated strategies as required.

Assessment Criteria

  • Collect and analyse data from audits, inspections, incidents, performance metrics, and legal compliance reviews.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of existing OHSMS processes, risk controls, and management arrangements.
  • Identify strengths, gaps, and areas requiring improvement.
  • Develop an actionable management review report, including priorities, responsibilities, and timescales.
  • Ensure recommendations are aligned with ISO 45001, legal obligations, and organisational objectives.
  • Communicate action plan to management and monitor implementation.
  • Maintain audit trails for review, decisions, and follow-up actions.

Assessor Judgement

  • The learner has evaluated OHSMS performance using valid data sources.
  • The learner has identified improvements, gaps, and opportunities effectively.
  • The learner has developed an action plan that is practical, measurable, and compliant.
  • The learner has ensured management review outputs are documented, communicated, and monitored.

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Course Eligibility

  • Level 3 Certificate in OHS (preferably Level 6 Diploma in OHS).
  • Min 5 Years Work Experience.
  • Access to a workplace where OHS activities and systems can be evaluated.

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Course Fee

200k PKR / 600 GBP / 800 USD

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Why Choose This Course

  • Globally Relevant Qualification – Designed in line with international safety, health, and management standards for worldwide recognition and career mobility.
  • Digital & AI-Driven Approach – Develop advanced competencies in AI-enabled risk assessment, digital safety systems, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Level 6 Advanced Learning – Focuses on strategic analysis, evaluation, governance, system integration, and legal defensibility.
  • Work-Based Practical Assessment – Assessment through real-world Practical Work Requirements (PWR), ensuring immediate workplace applicability.
  • Officially Authorized Delivery – Delivered by ATTICS International in association with American Certification Service – Global Program (ACS GP) and DocRide.
  • Flexible Digital Learning Platform – Learn, assess, and submit evidence through the DocRide platform, enabling global access and convenience.
  • Career Progression Focused – Supports advancement into senior, managerial, and leadership roles in safety, health, risk, and compliance.
  • Industry-Applicable Across Sectors – Suitable for professionals in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and other high-risk industries.
  • Evidence-Based & Legally Defensible – Builds competence in documenting, managing, and defending safety systems against legal and regulatory scrutiny.
  • Future-Ready Skills – Prepares learners to lead safety management in digitally transformed and AI-enabled organisations.

Benefits of This Course

  • Enhanced Career Opportunities – Strengthens eligibility for senior, managerial, and leadership roles in occupational health, safety, and risk management.
  • Future-Ready Expertise – Equips learners with digital and AI-based competencies required for modern and evolving workplace safety environments.
  • Global Professional Recognition – Supports international career mobility through alignment with globally accepted standards and practices.
  • Practical Workplace Impact – Enables immediate application of learning through work-based assessments and real-world safety system implementation.
  • Improved Strategic Decision-Making – Develops advanced analytical, evaluation, and governance skills for effective safety leadership.
  • Legal and Regulatory Confidence – Builds competence in creating legally defensible safety systems and compliant documentation.
  • Digital Learning Flexibility – Allows learners to study and submit assessments anytime, anywhere via the DocRide platform.
  • Stronger Professional Credibility – Demonstrates advanced competence in digital safety management to employers and regulators.
  • Cross-Industry Applicability – Benefits professionals across multiple sectors, including construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.
  • Long-Term Professional Growth – Provides a solid foundation for continuous development and progression in safety, health, and compliance careers.