OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Overview

This is the best health and safety course because it qualifies you to work in the role of a Health and Safety Officer. Graduates are in high demand by leading employers, making this a much sought after qualification. Whether you live in Dublin, Limerick, Cork or Limerick doing health and safety courses online in Ireland is one of the best decisions you can make.

IOSH Accredited Programme
This OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety course Ireland is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies. On successful completion of the occupational health and safety diploma, graduates meet the academic requirements for 'CertIOSH' Certified membership.

Learn about:

• Health and safety management and practice
• How to devise risk assessments and set out incident procedures
• Implement a safe working environment
• Understand how to promote a positive health and safety culture
• Know the most current health and safety law, regulation and codes of practice from your region; Ireland, UK and EU.
• Acquire the competencies of a skilled reflective health and safety officer

Level
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety online course is awarded by OTHM qualifications which is recognised on the RQF Regulated qualifications framework to Level 6 (England) which is broadly comparable to Level 7- 8 (Ireland). OTHM qualifications (England) is an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). This is one of the few health and safety officer courses at level 7 -8 which is similar to the first year of a health and safety degree in Ireland.

Legislation
Current Irish, European, UK and international law makes this Health and safety course highly relevant to working in Dublin, Ireland, England, the EU and globally.

IOSH Certified Membership (CertIOSH)

This programme is IOSH accredited and IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered membership to health and safety practitioners, which ensures you achieve the highest professional standards.

Graduates of this programme can apply for , 'CertIOSH'. This category is for those in a more middle to senior health and safety role who are working towards the goal of Chartered status. You can move up to Certified membership if you have this recognised diploma-level qualification plus two years relevant experience.

Graduate demand
Our graduates are in high demand across several industries and sectors, but particularly, Construction, Pharma, healthcare and others. 88% of successful graduates acquire new opportunities as, Health & Safety Managers, Health & Safety officers, Safety officers (Construction) and Lead EHS Advisers (Pharma).

Expert Teachers

Our teachers who live in Dublin, Cork, Belfast and throughout Ireland are highly qualified having completed health and safety officer courses and have a minimum of 20 plus years health and safety work experience.

A unique approach, that gets you the result
No need to worry about exams. CMI’s unique incremental approach to learning provides you with the pathway to success. You will submit scheduled assignments each term and will receive feedback and recommendations for improvement.

Learner Support

• Weekly live classes (recorded for playback)
• eBooks
• Assignment Feedback on work submitted

ENTRY CRITERIA

Applicants should demonstrate they have either a :

Technical Certificate in Health & Safety course completed with CMI OR

Completed a Health and Safety level 6 course OR

2 years work related experience  OR

Hold a entry level qualification in :

• Science and Technology, Legal and regulatory systems, risk management, Occupational health and hygiene, Occupational psychology, information technology, and literacy and numeracy.

Please supply a CV with details of past qualifications and experience at time of application/booking plus English level competency* (if applicable).

English Requirements

Non-native English speakers who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English equivalent to the levels below;

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 51
• IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5

*Supporting certified proof of past qualifications and work-related experience CV is required to be attached to application booking plus English level competency (if applicable). Note Qualifications completed through English will also be accepted.

If unsure as to eligibility, please contact Admissions. Admissions will check your eligibility (based on qualifications and past work experience).