Recognition of Prior Learning Level 7

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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is an advanced professional qualification designed for senior and strategic-level health and safety practitioners. It is suitable for individuals who lead organisational health, safety, and sustainability initiatives and are responsible for shaping policy, governance, and long-term safety performance.

Delivered through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route, this qualification formally recognises existing professional experience and competence. Learners demonstrate their expertise by evidencing alignment with recognised UK and international frameworks, including ISO 45001:2018, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other global best-practice standards.

The programme focuses on strategic leadership in occupational health and safety, organisational risk governance, ethical and sustainable practice, and advanced professional research. It equips learners with the capability to design, implement, and evaluate high-level health and safety management systems that contribute to continuous improvement and organisational resilience.

This qualification supports progression into senior leadership positions, specialist consultancy roles, and further academic study at postgraduate or Master’s degree level within the field of occupational health and safety.

Key Highlights

• Level 7 Qualification
  Equivalent to UK Master’s degree level and suitable for senior and strategic HSE professionals.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  Awarded through assessment of existing workplace experience, professional evidence, and demonstrated competence, without classroom attendance.

• Strategic and Leadership Focus
  Emphasises organisational leadership, sustainability, ethical governance, stakeholder engagement, and global risk management.

• Aligned with International Standards
  Mapped to ISO 45001:2018, UK health and safety legislation, ILO conventions, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Advanced Competency Coverage
  Includes strategic risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, safety culture development, ethical decision-making, and applied professional research.

• Designed for Senior Roles
  Ideal for health and safety managers, auditors, consultants, and professionals aiming for CMIOSH status or MSc-level progression.

• Portfolio-Based Assessment
  Learners submit strategic workplace evidence such as audits, policies, incident investigations, improvement plans, research projects, and stakeholder engagement records.

• Global Recognition
  Recognised internationally and suitable for senior leadership and consultancy roles across diverse industries.