ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management

Leading Safety with Strategic Vision and Excellence

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ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management

Course Level

Level 7

Course Type

Ofqual Regulated

Awarding Body

ProQual

Duration

6 to 24 Months

Study Mood

Online

Assessment

Assignments Based

Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management is an advanced qualification designed for senior professionals who are responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating health and safety strategies within their organizations. It focuses on strengthening leadership capabilities and strategic thinking to enhance workplace safety performance and align health and safety goals with broader business objectives.

This diploma provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of risk management frameworks, organizational culture, and effective leadership in health and safety contexts. Participants will explore key topics such as compliance, governance, policy development, and the integration of safety management systems across complex operations. The course encourages critical analysis and practical application, enabling learners to lead confidently and make informed, data-driven decisions.

By completing this qualification, professionals will be equipped to influence organizational direction and promote a culture of safety excellence. It is ideal for health and safety directors, senior managers, and consultants looking to elevate their expertise to a strategic level. Graduates of this course demonstrate the capability to manage complex risks, drive continuous improvement, and deliver sustainable safety outcomes that support organizational success.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management consists of 5 mandatory units. Candidates must complete all of the following Mandatory units.

Sr#Unit TitleUnit LevelGLH
1Risk-based safety systems management 750
2Safety culture, sustainability and the global effect on performance 750
3Digital technologies and incident investigation 750
4Development as a strategic manager 5 50
5Establish business risk management processes 550

Learning Objectives

Risk-based safety management systems

  • Be able to develop and implement current ISO standards for occupational health and safety
  • Be able to evaluate strategic risks to an organisation through the implementation of a quantifiable risk assessment system
  • Be able to articulate risk communication strategies in various situations

Safety culture, sustainability and the global effect on performance

  • Be able to evaluate the effects of global issues on safety culture
  • evaluate the benefits of sustainability in the workplace
  • Be able to measure safety performance and calculate safety return on any investment
  • Understand the effects of psychological health and injury management in the workplace
  • Be able to lead the implementation of a whole-organisation approach to occupational health and safety

Digital technologies and incident investigation

  • Understand the effects of digital technologies on strategic and operational occupational health and safety management
  • Be able to implement a biohazards risk assessment and control measures in the workplace
  • Understand the implementation of ecological risk assessment and control measures
  • Be able to implement engineering solutions for ergonomic hazards and control measures
  • Understand the requirements of the implementation of risk assessment for biological outbreaks and control measures
  • Understand the likely failure scenarios for chemical hazards and control measures
  • Be able to implement an accident causal analysis model for physical hazards

Development as a strategic manager

  • Be able to identify personal skills to achieve strategic ambitions
  • Be able to manage personal leadership/management development to support achievement of strategic organisation and personal ambitions
  • Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership/management development plan
  • Be able to advocate an employee welfare environment that supports organisational values
  • Be able to maintain and record their professional development

Establish business risk management processes

  • Understand business risk management models and techniques
  • Be able to develop business risk management processes
  • Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of business risk management process

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

  • Aspiring Senior Executives: Professionals aiming for C-suite roles (such as Director or Head of Health and Safety) who need to integrate safety into broader business strategies.
  • Current Senior Safety Managers: Individuals already in leadership positions looking to formalize their expertise with a vocational, degree-equivalent qualification (Level 7 is comparable to a Master’s degree).
  • Consultants and Advisors: High-level consultants who provide strategic advice to multiple organizations and need a recognized credential to validate their authority.
  • Operational Leaders: Non-safety managers (such as Operations Directors) who have significant health and safety responsibilities and need to understand the legal and corporate governance implications.
  • Career Changers with Experience: Professionals transitioning from high-risk technical backgrounds into strategic management who require a qualification focused on leadership rather than just technical “boots-on-the-ground” skills.
  • Chartered Membership Seekers: Individuals looking for a robust pathway toward Grad IOSH or Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) status, as this diploma meets the academic requirements for the highest professional tiers.
  • Global Safety Leads: Managers working within multinational corporations who need to develop a unified, strategic safety culture across diverse international sites.
  • Autonomous Learners: Professionals who prefer a performance-based assessment (building a portfolio of evidence) over traditional sit-down exams, allowing them to use their real-world workplace projects for credit.

Career & Learning Benefits

Skills, Knowledge & Opportunities You Will Earn

  • Evidence-Based Assessment: There are no formal written examinations. Instead, you build a portfolio based on your actual workplace activities, ensuring your learning is directly relevant to your daily professional responsibilities.
  • Boardroom-Level Influence: The curriculum equips you with the leadership skills needed to influence senior stakeholders and integrate health and safety into the core strategic goals of the business.
  • Corporate Governance Mastery: You will gain a deep understanding of legal frameworks and corporate responsibility, allowing you to protect the organization and its directors from high-level liability.
  • Flexible Completion Timeline: Since the course is vocational and portfolio-led, you can work at your own pace, making it ideal for full-time executives who need to balance professional development with a heavy workload.
  • Development of Safety Culture: Beyond technical rules, the course focuses on leadership psychology and change management, empowering you to transform the safety culture across an entire global or national workforce.
  • Professional Authority: Holding a Level 7 vocational qualification demonstrates to peers and employers that you possess the highest level of competence in strategic decision-making and risk management.
  • Strategic Risk Management: You will move from reactive management to proactive strategy, learning how to identify emerging risks and implement long-term preventative frameworks that support business continuity.

Need More Information?

Frequently Asked Questions Explained

While lower levels (such as Level 3 or 6) focus on technical compliance and middle-management tasks, Level 7 shifts the focus to strategic influence. You are assessed on your ability to lead culture change, use digital technologies for safety, and align safety objectives with overall business financial goals.

Assessment is conducted through a Criterion-Reference approach. You will build a portfolio of evidence that proves your competence in specific areas. This evidence usually consists of real-world work products like strategic reports, audits you’ve overseen, and policy documents you’ve authored, supplemented by professional discussions with your assessor.

This qualification is a recognized route to achieving Chartered Membership (CMIOSH). Once you have completed the Level 7 Diploma, you meet the academic requirements to move into the Graduate (GradIOSH) category and eventually undergo the Professional Development (IPD) process to reach the status of a Chartered Safety Professional.

The strategic focus means you are looking at health and safety as a business function. Rather than just identifying hazards, you are learning how to integrate safety into the organization’s long-term sustainability goals, how to use digital data to predict risks, and how to manage the financial and legal implications of safety at a board level.

Yes. Because it is regulated by Ofqual, the qualification has international standing. It is widely accepted by global employers and recruitment agencies as proof that a candidate can lead health and safety at an executive level, making it highly valuable for those working in international sectors like oil and gas, construction, or manufacturing.

Enrollment Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment

  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Candidates without a Level 6 may be accepted if they demonstrate equivalent senior professional experience.
  • Must have at least 2–3 years of experience in a strategic or supervisory safety position.
  • Age 18 or above

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