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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Starts: Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 4 months - 18.30 -21.30 ( every Wednesday)

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The Occupational Health and Safety Technical Certificate course is an excellent foundation course for those with little or no health and safety experience.

Overview

The level 3 OTHM Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety covers the essential skills and knowledge required to embrace a career in health and safety. This entry level Occupational Health and Safety certificate course is designed for health and safety trainees and apprentices interested in starting a career in health and safety.

At technical level, you are learning about the fundamentals of working in health and safety and acquiring knowledge about health and safety legislation and risk and incident management.

Course Content
This Occupational Health and Safety Technical Certificate course enables you to gain an understanding of health and safety practices in a working environment. It provides an insight into how to manage workplace issues and covers the areas you would encounter in a health and safety role. Core modules include:

Health and safety principles
Risk and incident management
Maintaining a safe working environment.

Level
The OTHM level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is accredited to level 3 (England) which is comparable to level 5 (Republic of Ireland). OTHM qualifications (England) is an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).

IOSH Accredited Programme
The OTHM level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and successful graduates meet the academic requirements for Associate (AIOSH) or Technical (Tech IOSH) membership of IOSH (subject to meeting experiential criteria).

Progression
Successful Graduates can progress to the IOSH accredited Level 6 Certificate and Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.

Certify as a Health & Safety Assistant
Every successful graduate will receive a digital Occupational Health & Safety Career badge . This immediately verifies to employers you have achieved the technical competencies and skills to become a Health and Safety assistant. For more information on Career Badges click here.

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 Assistants, Health & Safety officers, Safety officers (Construction) and Lead EHS Advisers (Pharma).

A unique approach, that gets you the result
CMI's unique incremental approach to learning provides you with the pathway to success. There is no need to worry about exams. Each week you will attend live online classes and will submit scheduled assignments and will receive feedback and recommendations for improvement.

There are 3 units, totaling 30 credits, 10 credits per unit.

What you will receive:

- ebook for each unit
- Access to CMI learning platform
- Live online weekly classes
- Tutor support
- Feedback on Assignments
- Excellent study material and resources

Stephen has 10+ years’ experience in environmental health and safety in the high risk, fast paced pharmaceutical industry. He has a proven ability to deliver excellent safety standards in challenging highly regulated environments. Stephen has an MSc in Environmental Health and Safety, a Level 7 in Occupational Health and Safety, BA in Pharmaceutical Business Operations and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Systems and amongst other higher educational qualifications including ISO certifications. Stephen teaches on the the Tech Cert and Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety with CMI.

Paul Purcell is a highly experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Advisor with several years’ specialist experience across refinery, construction, and industrial environments, currently working with a major Oil Refinery. He holds an MSc in Occupational Health and brings a strong background in safety leadership, auditing, training delivery, and accident investigation, supported by earlier careers in engineering. Paul is a certified IOSH member and is recognised for promoting positive safety culture, compliance, and workforce wellbeing. Paul teaches on the level 3 Technical Certificate in OH&S and level 7 Dip in OH&S Management with CMI.

Sarah is a safety professional with over 15 years of professional experience across private healthcare, medical devices, Tier 1 construction, and the pharmaceutical sector. She brings practical, real‑world expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety leadership. Sarah is passionate about developing competent safety practitioners and teaches Unit 3 on the OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Principles of Occupational Health & Safety with CMI.

Stephen Hardiman is an experience professional with 25+ years’ experience in Operations, L&D, HR, and Health & Safety, supported by a Master’s in Learning and Development and a Certificate in Governance and Compliance. Stephen is currently Health & Safety Manager at Securitas Ireland, and drives compliance and promotes a proactive safety culture. His career blends 23 years of military service with civilian leadership across multiple sectors.

Award: OTHM level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Award Body: OTHM Qualifications

Level 3 (England) comparable to level 5 (Ireland)

Direct progression to level 6 OTHM Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

What Our Students Say About Us

Very enjoyable course and the teacher gave me great knowledge on all aspects of Health and safety . I found the course well structured and the rest of the class were brilliant and I made friends. I would highly recommend this course with CMI.

Peter Davis

21 November 2025

Completing the Technical Certificate in Health and Safety with CMI was a fantastic experience. The course provided a strong foundation in key health and safety principles, and the teachers were knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in our success. It has given me the confidence and competence to progress in my career, and I’ve now been able to move on to the Diploma, which I’ve just started. I highly recommend CMI to anyone looking to build a solid pathway in health and safety.

Helen Ryan

January 7th, 2026

I really enjoyed the Technical Certificate in Health and Safety with CMI. The assignments were practical and engaging, and the course itself was very comprehensive. The skills I gained have already helped me secure a junior safety role at work. I’d highly recommend it to anyone starting out in health and safety.

Marcus Kenna

2nd February 2026

FAQs

Yes this is the best starter course for a career in health and safety. The only foundation course in Ireland designed for those with no prior experience. The course opens pathways to a successful career in health and safety and offers access to Tech IOSH membership level.

As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered Membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help members achieve the highest professional standards and gain
international recognition.

Yes it is well recognised . The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is accredited to level 3 (England) which is comparable to level 5 (Republic of Ireland) and is awarded by OTHM qualifications.

This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Associate (AIOSH) or Technical (Tech IOSH) membership which is the industry standard for health and safety professionals

The course is medium difficulty. 92% of students pass. There are no exams only assignments which makes a huge difference.

Starting out in a health and safety career , starts with gaining experience and a type of apprenticeship although many organisations don’t call it that. Read more about CMI Career guide here

As an entry level foundation course, graduates qualify for Health and Safety assistant and junior roles. A Career badge issued to graduates verifies your current competencies ands skills. To be eligible for Health and Safety officer roles, you would need to progress to the next level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

A Career badge issued to graduates verifies your current competencies ands skills at Tech IOSH level. To be eligible for Health and Safety officer roles, you would need to progress to the next level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

88% of our graduates receive Health and safety job offers or promotions within weeks of finishing the course

When hired as a Occupational Health and Safety trainee/assistant, a large part of the first 6 months involves being assigned a mentor. In the first few months, you will learn from your mentor how health and safety procedures are being carried out. For more information about the Health & Safety Assistant roles click here

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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

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Starts: Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 4 months - 18.30 -21.30 ( every Wednesday)

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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Only 2 spaces available!

Apply by Wednesday September 9th 5.00 pm

The Occupational Health and Safety Technical Certificate course is an excellent foundation course for those with little or no health and safety experience.

Award: OTHM level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Award Body: OTHM Qualifications

Level 3 (England) comparable to level 5 (Ireland)

Direct progression to level 6 OTHM Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

What Our Students Say About Us

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