OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
The OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a professionally focused qualification designed for individuals seeking advanced knowledge and practical expertise in workplace health and safety management. As an Ofqual-regulated qualification, it provides a structured learning pathway for professionals responsible for managing occupational health and safety, risk, compliance and workplace safety performance.
This Level 6 Diploma develops advanced understanding of occupational health and safety management systems, risk assessment, hazard control, incident prevention, legal compliance and safety leadership. Learners gain the knowledge required to evaluate workplace risks, implement effective control measures and support continuous improvement in organisational safety performance.
The qualification is suitable for health and safety professionals, safety officers, supervisors, managers and experienced practitioners who want to strengthen their professional competence and progress into more senior occupational health and safety roles. It combines management principles with practical workplace safety applications.
Completing the OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management can support career progression into roles such as Health and Safety Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, HSE Manager, Safety Consultant and Compliance Manager. It also provides a strong foundation for further professional development and higher-level qualifications in occupational health and safety management.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
OAL
TQT
510 Hours
Study Mode
Online
Assessment
Assignments Based
Study Units
The OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management consists of 8 units :
- Develop the health and safety policy
- Prepare to implement the health and safety policy
- Manage work-based hazards through control measures
- Manage emergency response procedures
- Manage organisational health and safety competence and training
- Manage proactive health and safety monitoring in the workplace
- Manage reactive health and safety monitoring in the workplace
- Review health and safety management systems
Expand Your Professional Opportunities
OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management can support professional progression and may provide access to further recognition and verification pathways, subject to the requirements of the relevant organisations.
BCSP – TSP® Pathway
The qualification provides a potential pathway towards the Transitional Safety Practitioner® (TSP®) designation through the Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
British Council
The qualification may also be suitable for document attestation, verification and related recognition processes through the British Council, subject to the applicable requirements and verification procedures.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
The qualification may be suitable for document attestation, verification and related recognition processes through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), depending on the purpose and applicable requirements.
Professional & International Recognition
These pathways can support learners seeking professional progression, qualification verification or international documentation. Requirements may vary according to the organisation, country and intended purpose.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18 years or above.
- Educational Background: Learners should preferably hold a Level 5 qualification, diploma, advanced certificate or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, construction, business management or a related discipline.
- Language Proficiency: Basic English reading, writing, and communication skills.
- Work Experience: Previous experience in occupational health and safety, HSE, risk management, construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management or another relevant workplace environment is recommended.
Who Can Enroll
The OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is suitable for learners who want to develop advanced occupational health and safety management knowledge and progress into professional or managerial HSE roles.
- Occupational Health and Safety Professionals
- Health and Safety Officers and Advisors
- HSE Managers and Coordinators
- Safety Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management Professionals
- Construction and Engineering Safety Professionals
- Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Practitioners
- Compliance and Workplace Safety Managers
- Professionals responsible for workplace safety and legal compliance
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Develop the Health and Safety Policy
- Analyse the legal and organisational requirements for a health and safety policy.
- Develop a comprehensive health and safety policy aligned with organisational objectives.
- Define roles, responsibilities, and arrangements within the policy.
- Ensure stakeholder engagement and communication of the policy across the organisation.
2. Prepare to Implement the Health and Safety Policy
- Plan the resources and actions required for effective policy implementation.
- Identify and address barriers to implementation.
- Develop an action plan with defined roles, responsibilities, and timeframes.
- Establish communication strategies to support implementation.
3. Manage Work-Based Hazards Through Control Measures
- Identify and evaluate common workplace hazards across various environments.
- Apply appropriate risk assessment methodologies.
- Recommend and implement suitable control measures in line with the hierarchy of control.
- Monitor the effectiveness of implemented control measures and recommend improvements.
4. Manage Emergency Response Procedures
- Assess organisational requirements for emergency preparedness.
- Develop and document emergency response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and simulations to test response capability.
- Evaluate and revise emergency procedures based on outcomes and feedback.
5. Manage Organisational Health and Safety Competence and Training
- Assess organisational training needs in relation to health and safety.
- Develop a competence and training framework for all staff levels.
- Implement effective training programmes and maintain accurate records.
- Monitor training outcomes and update learning plans accordingly.
6. Manage Proactive Health and Safety Monitoring in the Workplace
- Design and implement proactive monitoring systems and techniques.
- Conduct routine inspections and audits to identify potential risks.
- Analyse monitoring data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Report findings and propose actions to enhance safety performance.
7. Manage Reactive Health and Safety Monitoring in the Workplace
- Respond effectively to health and safety incidents and near misses.
- Lead or support investigations into workplace incidents.
- Identify root causes and contributing factors of incidents.
- Implement corrective actions and update risk controls accordingly.
8. Review Health and Safety Management Systems
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the current health and safety management system.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement using data, audits, and stakeholder feedback.
- Recommend and implement system improvements aligned with recognised standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
- Develop reporting mechanisms to inform strategic decision-making.
