Qualifi Level 7 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM)

This internationally recognized qualification is designed for health and safety professionals who wish to develop strategic leadership and advanced risk management skills in the occupational health and safety domain.

Qualification Type: Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level: 7
Awarding Body: Qualifi, UK
Regulated by: OfQual, UK
Course Provider: European Safety Council
Credit Equivalency: 60
Qualification Number (RQF): 603/7608/9
Modules: 4

Course Duration

The course validity is 18 months. Learners may submit modules anytime within this period. Each module can be completed and reviewed individually, ensuring flexibility for working professionals.

Unit Details

The Diploma provides a total of 60 credits distributed across four core units:

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Value
R/618/0212	Management-Driven, Risk-Based Safety Management Systems	15
L/618/0211	Globalisation, Sustainability and Safety Culture Performance	15
J/618/0210	Digitalisation and Incident Investigation	15
J/506/9064	Development as a Strategic Manager	15

Learning Outcomes

Apply and critique different standards of occupational health and safety management.
Evaluate the role of strategic leadership in risk management.
Review the impact of globalization on organizational safety culture.
Understand and apply sustainability principles in safety practices.
Analyze problem-solving techniques relevant to risk assessment.
Manage strategic risks in health and safety operations.
Assess the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on occupational safety.
Evaluate risk control measures across various industrial hazards.

Entry Criteria

Candidates should have demonstrable experience or formal qualifications in occupational safety and health. Eligible applicants include:

Minimum Level 6 qualification in a related ESC or equivalent course
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
Minimum of 3 years’ managerial work experience in the safety domain
NVQ Diploma Level 6
European Safety Council’s International Diploma in HSE (Qualifi Endorsed)
NEBOSH International Diploma

In exceptional cases, professionals without formal qualifications but with significant industry experience may be admitted, subject to an interview and assessment of capability.

Assessment Criteria

Modules can be attempted individually from any workstation.
Assessments are submitted electronically via email.
Modules can be completed in any preferred sequence.
Learners must provide original answers and cite references to avoid plagiarism.
Content uniqueness should be at least 85%, verified through tools like Turnitin.
Assessor reviews each submission and provides feedback; the process is cyclic until approved.