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Overview
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is designed for those who wish to reach the highest standard in occupational health and safety management. Ideally suited to senior health and safety managers, construction managers, site supervisor's health and safety consultants, and advisors.
This level 7 online health and safety course is especially suitable for senior persons with a professional interest in, and responsibility for, safety and health in the workplace. The Manager or Director of Health and Safety has the utmost responsibility and accountability to ensure that the health and safety management system in an organisation is effective and is working.
A real focus on health and safety management core principles, ensures graduates can apply what they learn to the workplace. This higher diploma in health and safety course will take you the highest level in your career in Health and safety.
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Level
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management is awarded by OTHM qualifications and is recognised to Level 7 (England) which is comparable to a Level 9 Post graduate level (Ireland). It is the same level as a Master's degree on the regulated qualifications framework (RQF). OTHM qualifications (England) are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).
Certify as a Health and Safety Manager
Every successful graduate of this Occupational health and safety management diploma course will receive a digital Certified Health & Safety Manager Career badge. This immediately verifies to employers you have achieved the certified competencies and skills needed to become a Health and Safety Manager.
Job Opportunities
88% of successful graduates acquire new opportunities as, Health & Safety Managers, Health & Safety director, OHS Advisor, OHS Consultant, Safety Manager (Construction) and Lead EHS Advisers (Pharma).
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
Entry Criteria
● A minimum of a Level 6 qualification such as the level 6 OTHM Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent Level 6 qualification; OR
● An honours degree (2.2) with relevant knowledge and experience in the occupational health and safety sector
● Learners must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Options
Admissions will check your eligibility (based on qualifications and past work experience). If you do not satisfy the entry criteria, we would recommend the level 6 OTHM Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or the Level 6 OTHM Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety as the alternative route to do the Higher Diploma in Health and Safety.
Unit 1: Health and Safety Management Practice (20 credits)
Unit 2: Effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Systems (20 credits)
Unit 3 :Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention (20 credits)
Unit 4: Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-Being (20 credits)
Unit 5: Sustainability and Ethics in Health and Safety Practice (20 credits)
Unit 6: Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
Course Fee: € 4,950.00
Includes all tuition, OTHM qualifications registration fees, etextbooks, assessment support fees.
Graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Scotland with an M.Sc. in Health Safety and Risk Management. 15+ years’ experience in health and safety across various industries including mining and mineral exploration, quarrying, construction and manufacturing. Currently employed at Danone Wexford as a Senior Health and Safety Officer. Areas of interest include Risk Management, Cultural Safety and First Aid. Ken teaches unit 3 Risk and Unit 4 OHS Culture for CMI
Ronan is a chartered health and safety expert who has extensive experience working within the manufacturing, facilities management, construction and utility contracting industries. Ronan teaches risk, and H&S practice with CMI.
Roy Scott is the Head of Environmental Health & Safety & Environmental Social Governance (ESG) for Turmec Engineering, an ISO 45001 certified company. As part of his current role, Roy is implementing a robust Sustainability Program for the company, with specific focus on EHS. Before joining Turmec, Roy was the Global Head of People Data Privacy at Facebook. Prior to this role, Roy worked across multiple compliance functions within Flex, including his role as Global Lead for EHS, covering 100 manufacturing facilities, across 100 countries, with 200,000 employees. He brings over 30 years of experience in the health and safety field, right through from being a hands-on safety office to a Global EHS Director. Roy teaches on several units on the Diploma in Health and Safety with CMI.
Rachel Beirne: Occupational Health & Safety
Rachel began her career in food safety as a food safety manager and consultant. She then moved into the role of HSEQ Auditor, auditing contract catering, cleaning and facility sites against ISO 9001, 14001 and OSHAS 18001. In 2017 she took on the role of HSEQ manager for a large contract catering company where she heads up their strategic HSEQ planning as well as ensuring compliance and maintaining the company’s ISO standards across their 150+ sites.
She has a BSc & MSc in Environmental Health and safety Management, as well as 14 years industry experience. She is an affiliated member of the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) and a graduate member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Rachel teaches unit 1& 2 Certificate and Diploma in Health & Safety.
The best level health and safety course in Ireland is the OTHM level 7 diploma in occupational health and safety management. This course is nationally and internationally recognised to level 7 (England) which is comparable to level 9 (Ireland). This is the only higher level post graduate health and safety qualification which offers a link to a Masters Degree in Health and Safety.
The short answer is yes. This is the highest qualification at Post-graduate level and all graduates receive a digital Career Badge demonstrating they meet the criteria to be a Health & Safety Manager. Within weeks of completion graduates are offered senior health and safety manager jobs
The award is a OTHM level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management (comparable to a Level 9 Post graduate Diploma in Health and Safety in Ireland). Graduates can do a one-year Master's Degree in Health and Safety a partner university afterwards.
The short answer is possibly no. We advise all applicants for this Level 7 Diploma to have at least a level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent or a Degree with some health and safety module covered. Check with Admissions.
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