Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Advance Your Career with the International Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management.

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Course Level

Level 7

Course Type

Ofqual Regulated

Awarding Body

Qualifi

Duration

600 GLH

Study Mood

Online

Assessment

Assignments Based

Course Overview

What is this course

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is an internationally recognized, industry-standard qualification designed for professionals aiming to lead and implement effective health and safety strategies in diverse work environments. This advanced diploma equips learners with comprehensive knowledge of risk management, workplace safety legislation, accident prevention, and sustainable safety practices. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, candidates develop the expertise to manage complex safety systems, conduct audits, and foster a culture of compliance across organizations.

Ideal for safety managers, supervisors, consultants, and professionals in high-risk industries, this course emphasizes leadership skills, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Learners gain insights into advanced risk assessment techniques, emergency planning, and incident investigation, ensuring they can integrate occupational health and safety effectively with organizational objectives.

Completing this diploma positions candidates as leaders capable of driving safety performance, minimizing workplace hazards, and ensuring adherence to international safety standards. With its global recognition, the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma enhances career prospects, opens pathways to senior managerial roles, and supports continuous professional development in the field of occupational health and safety.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management consists of 5 mandatory units having 1200 TQT and 600 GLH. Candidates must complete all of the following Mandatory units.

Health and Safety Management Practice.
Effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Systems.
Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention.
Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-Being.
Sustainability and Ethics in Health and Safety Practice.
Advanced Research Methods

Learning Outcomes of Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Health and Safety Management Practice

Understand the factors that influence an organization’s culture and atmosphere around health and safety.
Understand the factors that contribute to effective management of health and safety.
Be able to evaluate organisational practices and structures relating to health and safety.

Effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Systems

Understand the relationship between traditional and proactive safety management models
Be able to evaluate the influence on an organization’s safety direction from internal and external factors
Understand what contributes to being able to present a plan which promotes a health and safety strategy for the organisation.

Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention

Understand the fundamentals of setting up and maintaining a responsible risk management program.
Be able to assess health and safety risks within the organisation.
Being able to develop risk control measures.

Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-Being

Be able to evaluate the strategy and policy for a business to develop commitment to an integrated health, well-being and safety strategy
Be able to promote plans and engage all levels of the business so that the strategy is actioned, monitored, and evaluated.
Be able to understand the various occupational health and well-being issues that have an impact on employee safety and welfare, the standing and reputation of the company, and the relative threats.

Sustainability and Ethics in Health and Safety Practice

Be able to ensure the business reflects in all its undertakings a strategy and implementation plan for sustainability alongside its core health and safety objectives.
Be able to demonstrate improvements in behaviors at all levels of the business and all working relationships as a result of developing and implementing improved business sustainability and ethical practices.
Understand the scope for ethical business practices on the part of the health and safety professional and the scope for developing engagement and commitment to ethical behaviours and measures.

Advanced Research Methods

Be able to plan and prepare a research project.
Be able to develop research strategies.
Be able to critically review literature relevant to a Health and Safety topic.
Be able to design research methodologies.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

This advanced diploma is ideal for safety managers, coordinators, consultants, supervisors, HR professionals, and individuals from high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, who are seeking senior roles in occupational health and safety management.

Gain comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety legislation, international standards, and regulatory compliance.
Develop advanced skills in risk assessment, hazard management, emergency planning, and incident investigation.
Learn to implement effective safety strategies and foster a culture of health and safety across organizations.
Enhance leadership capabilities for senior managerial roles in occupational health and safety.
Achieve a globally recognized qualification to boost career prospects and professional credibility.

Career & Learning Benefits

Skills, Knowledge & Opportunities You Will Earn

Achieve an internationally recognized, industry-standard qualification in occupational health and safety.
Open pathways to senior managerial and leadership roles across industries like construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting.
Gain advanced knowledge of workplace safety legislation, international standards, and regulatory compliance.
Develop expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, and incident investigation.
Learn to design and implement effective safety strategies and programs within organizations.
Enhance strategic leadership skills to foster a culture of health and safety compliance.
Prepare for audits, compliance initiatives, and organizational safety management responsibilities.
Combine theoretical understanding with practical application to drive measurable improvements in workplace safety.
Boost career prospects, professional credibility, and global recognition in the field of occupational health and safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions Explained

Yes. The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma is recognized by IOSH as a qualification that supports your journey toward Certified (CertIOSH) and eventually Chartered (CMIOSH) membership.

Yes, successful candidates can often leverage this qualification toward Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) status through the BCSP, which provides a direct pathway toward the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) exam.

The TSP is a designation offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) in the US. By holding the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma, you can apply for TSP status, which grants you a waiver for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) exam. This allows you to sit directly for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) exam, significantly accelerating your path to US-based international safety certification.

The entry requirements are flexible. While a safety-related Level 6 qualification is preferred, many programs accept applicants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or those who can demonstrate at least 3 years of high-level managerial experience in health, safety, or risk management.

The primary difference is the assessment method. The NEBOSH Diploma typically involves rigorous, timed written examinations. The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma is 100% assignment-based, making it better suited for professionals who prefer to demonstrate their competency through research, strategic report writing, and applied project work rather than timed exam conditions.

Enrollment Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment

Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
A basic understanding of workplace safety, risk management, or prior safety certifications.
Relevant industry 3+years experience in health and safety or related fields in (recommended).
Age 25 or above