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Othm UK Level 6 Diploma in occupational health and safety

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OTHM UK Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Qualification Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (RQF Ref No. 603/5002/7) is a UK Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to develop advanced professional competence in health, safety, and environmental management.

It is equivalent to the final year of a UK bachelor’s degree and aligns with IOSH academic requirements for professional membership.

🧩 Qualification Structure

To be awarded the Diploma, learners must successfully complete 7 mandatory units, achieving a total of 60 credits, 600 Total Qualification Time (TQT) hours, and 220 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Each unit is assessed by written assignments, case studies, reports, and reflective activities — no final examination is required

🎯 Learning Outcomes

Learners who complete the Diploma will be able to:

  • Apply strategic and operational HSE management principles.

  • Lead and influence health & safety culture across organizations.

  • Conduct advanced risk and incident analysis.

  • Evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks nationally and internationally.

  • Demonstrate professional leadership as a qualified safety practitioner.

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

  1. Academic Requirement

    • A Level 3 qualification (e.g., OTHM Level 3 Technical OHS or British safety equivalent).

    • OR a relevant NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or HSE Diploma, or equivalent international qualification.

  2. Work Experience

    • Minimum of two years of relevant industry experience in health & safety, environmental management, or engineering.

  3. Age Requirement

    • Learners must be 18 years or older at the time of enrolment.

  4. Language Proficiency

    • Must have adequate English skills to write assignments at RQF Level 6 (CEFR B2 or IELTS 5.5 equivalent).

Assessment & Evaluation

  • Mode: Assignment-based (case studies, research reports, project plans, policy reviews).

  • Grading: Pass / Fail.

  • Verification: Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) through OTHM Qualifications.

📚 Progression Pathway

After successful completion, learners may progress to:

  • OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management.

  • Work-Based MBA or MSc in Health & Safety Leadership (top-up pathways).

  • Chartered IOSH or Graduate IOSH membership (subject to IOSH approval).

Career Opportunities

The qualification prepares learners for senior roles such as:

  • HSE Manager / Lead Auditor

  • Safety Consultant or Risk Manager

  • Health & Safety Director / Compliance Officer

  • Environmental and Sustainability Manager

 

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What Will You Learn?

  • Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will gain:
  •  A comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety
  • legislation, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks both in the UK
  • and internationally.
  •  The ability to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards using modern
  • risk management principles.
  •  Skills to conduct incident investigations, audits, and inspections, applying
  • root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  •  Proficiency in developing and implementing organizational health and safety
  • policies, systems, and strategies.
  •  Knowledge of environmental sustainability, fire safety, workplace
  • ergonomics, and occupational hygiene practices.
  •  Leadership and communication skills essential for influencing safety culture
  • and managing teams in diverse workplace settings.
  •  Competency in integrating health and safety into broader business
  • operations, ensuring continuous improvement and legal compliance.

Course Content

Othm UK LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
OTHM UK Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an internationally recognised, UK-accredited qualification designed for professionals who manage workplace safety, compliance, and organisational risk. It equips learners with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical understanding to design, implement, and maintain effective occupational health and safety systems aligned with ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH international frameworks. Qualification Overview This qualification is awarded by OTHM (UK) and delivered by Bramosh Global Institute through flexible online and distance-learning modes. The course duration is four months, which includes three months of guided study followed by one month of assessment, internal quality assurance (IQA), and external quality assurance (EQA). Learners complete a total of seven mandatory units, earning 60 credits in total. The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 600 hours, which comprises 220 hours of guided learning (GLH) and approximately 400 hours of self-directed study. The qualification is set at Level 6, equivalent to a bachelor’s-degree standard. Programme Purpose The OTHM Level 6 Diploma prepares learners to lead health and safety functions within any type of organisation. It focuses on developing professional competence, strategic awareness, and leadership capability so that graduates can influence policy, manage risk proactively, and contribute to sustainable organisational growth. It is ideal for safety officers, HSE managers, supervisors, consultants, and aspiring safety professionals seeking international recognition and career progression. Learning Outcomes By the end of the qualification, learners will be able to: Apply advanced principles of occupational health and safety management to design, implement, and evaluate safety systems across diverse workplaces. Develop and review policies and practices that meet moral, legal, and financial obligations in alignment with global standards such as ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH. Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards and incidents using systematic risk-management and preventive-action techniques. Promote and sustain a positive health and safety culture through leadership, employee engagement, motivation, and communication. Maintain a safe and healthy working environment through effective hazard control, workplace design, emergency preparedness, and welfare measures. Interpret and apply national and international health and safety legislation to ensure ethical governance and regulatory compliance. Demonstrate professional competence, effective communication, leadership, and commitment to continuous professional development (CPD). Learning Hours and Delivery Learners spend approximately 220 hours under direct trainer-led instruction, including webinars, lectures, and group discussions. An additional 400 hours of independent research and assignment preparation allows learners to apply theory to practical scenarios. This balance ensures deep conceptual understanding and workplace relevance. Assessment and Quality Assurance All units are assessed through internally set and verified written assignments—there are no final written examinations. Each submission is evaluated against OTHM’s learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Assignments are first reviewed by Bramosh Global’s internal quality assurance (IQA) team and then verified by OTHM’s external quality assurance (EQA) representatives before certification is awarded. This process guarantees academic integrity and consistency with UK standards. Progression Opportunities Upon successful completion, learners can progress to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or pursue postgraduate MBA/DBA programmes in safety, sustainability, or ESG-related disciplines. Graduates are also eligible for professional memberships with organisations such as IOSH, IIRSM, or equivalent international safety bodies, and may continue toward ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Implementer certifications. Career Pathways This qualification opens opportunities for advancement into senior and strategic roles including: Health and Safety Manager / Officer HSE Consultant or Advisor Compliance and Risk Management Specialist Safety Trainer or Auditor ISO 45001 System Implementer Graduates will possess the expertise to manage complex safety systems, ensure legal compliance, and lead continual improvement initiatives in both local and international contexts. Course Duration Summary The complete qualification is designed to be achieved within four months, comprising three months of guided learning and one month of assessment, verification, and certification review. This structured yet flexible approach enables working professionals to complete the diploma without compromising their career commitments. Programme Recognition The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is officially regulated under the Ofqual (UK) framework, ensuring that it meets the highest international academic and professional standards. Completion of this programme demonstrates a learner’s ability to manage occupational risks effectively and contribute to safer, more sustainable workplaces worldwide.

Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy (8 credits)
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the principles of health and safety management and its organisational systems 1.1 Explain the role of performance objectives and targets in effective health and safety management. 1.2 Explain in detail the key aspects of effective health and safety management. 1.3 Evaluate the use of recording and communication systems to identify, manage, and distribute relevant health and safety information. 1.4 Critically evaluate an organisation’s health and safety management system, including integration with other management systems (e.g., quality, HR), and recommend future developments. Learning Outcome 2: Understand the principles of health and safety policy. 2.1 Justify the moral, legal, and financial need for H&S policies. 2.2 Analyse the impacts of H&S policies on stakeholders. 2.3 Explain the information and consultation required for policy development. 2.4 Outline the objectives of an H&S policy document. 2.5 Explain how an H&S policy document drives an organisational management system. Learning Outcome 3: Be able to conduct a critical review of a health and safety policy in an organisation. 3.1 Conduct a critical review of an organisation’s H&S policy. Learning Outcome 4: Be able to assess internal and external factors that influence H&S practice. 4.1 Assess internal and external factors (including change factors) that affect H&S policies and practice. 4.2 Recommend actions for organisational improvement considering those factors.

Health and Safety Management Practice (10 credits)
Unit Reference Number: Y/617/8526 Level: 6 Credits: 10 Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 40 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 100 Grading Structure: Pass / Fail Status: Mandatory Unit Aim This unit equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding required to translate organisational health and safety policy into practical management systems. It covers the planning, organising, leading, controlling, reviewing, and auditing of workplace health and safety performance. The unit also integrates aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical conduct, and occupational health and well-being management. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 1. Understand the process of planning and organising occupational health and safety practices in the workplace. 1.1 Explain the role of the board and/or senior management in planning and organising health and safety practices. 1.2 Explain the importance of planning processes to ensure compliance with evolving policies, regulations, and legal requirements. 1.3 Assess the resources and skills required to effectively plan health and safety practices. 2. Understand the process of leading and controlling health and safety practices in the workplace. 2.1 Explain the role of the board and/or senior management in leading and controlling health and safety practices. 2.2 Evaluate the use of goals and targets in workplace health and safety management. 2.3 Assess the resources and skills necessary to lead and control safety practices effectively. 3. Understand the process of reviewing the performance of health and safety practices in the workplace. 3.1 Explain the role of the board and/or senior management in reviewing performance. 3.2 Assess the resources and skills required for performance review activities. 3.3 Explain and justify the use of performance review results and outputs. 3.4 Assess the advantages and disadvantages of proactive and reactive performance indicators. 4. Understand the process of monitoring and auditing health and safety practices in the workplace. 4.1 Explain the role of senior management in monitoring and auditing health and safety performance. 4.2 Explain a range of health and safety monitoring techniques. 4.3 Assess the resources and skills required to conduct audits. 4.4 Explain the importance and use of audit outputs in continuous improvement. 5. Understand corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical codes of conduct in health and safety management. 5.1 Explain the importance of CSR objectives within health and safety management systems. 5.2 Outline how ethical codes of conduct are applied to H&S management operations. 6. Understand the critical factors in managing occupational health and well-being in the workplace. 6.1 Explain the key principles of occupational health. 6.2 Outline the features of vocational rehabilitation and the role of external support agencies. 6.3 Articulate key aspects of occupational health management, including legal considerations. 6.4 Explain the causes, effects, identification, and control of common types of mental ill-health at work. 6.5 Explain the causes, effects, identification, and control of work-related violence and aggression.

Risk and Incident Management (8 credits)
UNIT TITLE: RISK AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Unit Reference Number: Y/617/7540 Level: 6 Credits: 8 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 80 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 30 hours Mandatory / Optional: Mandatory Grading Structure: Pass / Fail 🎯 Unit Aim This unit enables learners to develop the knowledge and competence to identify, analyse, and manage organisational risks and incidents effectively within the context of occupational health and safety. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of: The strategies for hazard identification and risk evaluation, The principles and techniques of risk control, The causes and analysis of loss events, and The processes and best practices for managing incidents from occurrence to review. Through this unit, learners will be able to apply structured methodologies for risk assessment, control, monitoring, and continuous improvement, in alignment with international standards such as ISO 45001, ISO 31000, and ILO-OSH 2001. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 1. Understand the processes and strategies for identifying hazards and evaluating risk levels when carrying out risk assessments in an organisation. The learner can: 1.1 Outline sources of information to identify hazards and assess risks. 1.2 Explain techniques to identify hazards. 1.3 Explain how to implement a risk assessment system and evaluate risk. 1.4 Explain how to measure, monitor and report hazards. 1.5 Explain how to maintain records of risk assessments to meet regulatory and statutory requirements. 1.6 Explain how to use calculations in the analysis and improvement of system reliability and failure tracing. 2. Understand the strategies and techniques of risk control. The learner can: 2.1 Evaluate the use of common risk management strategies. 2.2 Justify when to use risk avoidance, risk reduction, risk transfer, risk analysis, risk evaluation, and risk review strategies. 2.3 Explain the development and characteristics of safe systems of work and safe operating procedures. 3. Understand the models of loss causation, analysis of loss data, and the importance of incident investigation. The learner can: 3.1 Outline a range of loss causation theories and techniques. 3.2 Justify the use of quantitative methods in analysing loss data. 3.3 Assess the needs and impacts of reporting loss events. 3.4 Explain the importance and impact of incident investigations. 4. Understand processes and strategies to manage health and safety incidents in an organisation. The learner can: 4.1 Outline the critical stages for managing incidents in the organisation. 4.2 Outline organisational policies to identify, investigate, report, and record incidents. 4.3 Explain how to maintain records of incidents to meet regulatory and statutory requirements. 4.4 Evaluate an organisational process for managing health and safety incidents. Professional Context This unit aligns with the competency framework for professional HSE practitioners and supports learners in developing analytical and leadership skills essential for implementing effective risk and incident management systems in diverse industries such as manufacturing, construction, energy, logistics, and corporate sectors. Learners will explore how quantitative data, loss trends, and root cause analysis (RCA) can enhance decision-making and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. Through applied learning, case studies, and simulations, learners will understand how risk control and incident management integrate with corporate governance, legal compliance, and sustainability frameworks. Key Focus Areas Hazard identification and evaluation techniques (HIRA, JSA, HAZOP, FMEA). Hierarchy of control and risk reduction strategies. Reliability analysis and system failure tracing. Loss causation models (Domino Theory, Swiss Cheese Model, Bird’s Triangle). Quantitative and qualitative analysis of loss data. Incident investigation frameworks (5 Whys, Fishbone, Root Cause Analysis). Emergency preparedness and response. Reporting, documentation, and compliance requirements. Continual improvement through audit, review, and performance feedback. Expected Outcomes Upon successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to: ✅ Conduct structured risk assessments and hazard analysis. ✅ Select and implement effective risk control measures. ✅ Analyse loss data to identify trends and systemic weaknesses. ✅ Conduct and document professional incident investigations. ✅ Evaluate and improve organisational risk and incident management systems. “Effective risk and incident management is not about avoiding problems — it is about anticipating them, preparing for them, and learning from them to build a safer, stronger organisation.”

Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture (6 credits)
Unit Reference Number: Y/617/8543 Qualification Level: Level 6 Number of Credits: 6 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 60 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 20 hours Mandatory / Optional: Mandatory Unit Grading Structure: Pass / Fail Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse factors that influence health and safety culture, behaviour, and performance within an organisation. Learners will explore how human, organisational, and leadership factors impact safety outcomes, and how effective communication and consultation can foster positive behaviours and shared ownership of safety responsibilities. The unit further develops learners’ ability to critically evaluate an organisation’s existing safety culture, identify areas for improvement, and design evidence-based strategies and business cases to strengthen safety leadership, worker engagement, and overall health and safety performance. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – The learner will: Assessment Criteria – The learner can: 1. Understand key organisational factors that influence the health and safety culture in the workplace. 1.1 Assess the importance of health and safety culture within an organisation. 1.2 Evaluate the promoting factors and potential barriers to health and safety culture in an organisation. 1.3 Explain how to communicate and engage with staff to promote positive health and safety awareness and behaviour. 1.4 Produce a plan to promote a positive health and safety culture. 2. Understand key human factors that influence health and safety performance and behaviour in the workplace. 2.1 Outline the human factors that contribute to individual behaviour. 2.2 Explain human perception of risk and the classification of human failure. 2.3 Assess the impact of job factors and organisational factors on human reliability. 2.4 Outline methods of improving individual human reliability. 2.5 Evaluate the optimum conditions of behavioural change and behaviour change courses and programmes. 3. Understand the impact of leadership, structure and consultation on the health and safety culture of an organisation. 3.1 Assess the impact of different leadership types on health and safety performance. 3.2 Outline the structure and function of a range of organisation types and the benefits and limitations of each. 3.3 Explain the challenges of third-party management in regards to maintenance of health and safety. 3.4 Explain the nature and importance of formal and informal consultation with workers. 4. Be able to develop a strategy to improve the health and safety culture of an organisation. 4.1 Outline techniques and assessment criteria used to assess the health and safety culture of an organisation. 4.2 Critically evaluate the current health and safety culture of an organisation by analysing assessment data. 4.3 Recommend measures to improve the health and safety culture of an organisation. 4.4 Develop a strategy to implement recommended measures for improving the health and safety culture of an organisation. 4.5 Produce a business case to support the improvement strategy. Unit Overview Total Qualification Time (TQT): 60 Hours This represents the total time required for a learner to achieve the learning outcomes, including guided learning, self-directed study, assessment preparation, research, and practical application. Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 20 Hours These are the hours of direct contact with tutors or assessors, including lectures, tutorials, group discussions, webinars, and feedback sessions. Independent Study: Approximately 40 Hours Learners are expected to engage in additional activities such as reading, online research, workplace case studies, and preparing assessment reports or improvement strategies.

Maintaining a Safe Workplace Environment (12 credits)
Unit Details Unit Title: Maintaining a Safe Working Environment Unit Reference Number: R/617/9092 Qualification Level: Level 6 Credits: 12 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 40 Unit Status: Mandatory Grading Structure: Pass / Fail Unit Aim (Objectives) The aim of this unit is to provide learners with critical technical knowledge required to maintain safe working environments. It covers a broad range of aspects including: Key environmental and welfare factors (temperature, lighting, ergonomics, access, and structure) Risk analysis and control measures in different workplace contexts Fire safety and explosion protection Safe management of hazardous substances and materials Management of workplace equipment and machinery This unit builds upon learners’ previous knowledge of occupational health and safety and equips them with the technical expertise required for managerial roles in ensuring safety, health, and welfare at work. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 1️⃣ Understand the range of factors to consider to maintain a safe work environment 1.1 Outline critical factors such as temperature, light, space, ergonomics, lifts, and access. 1.2 Justify the full range of welfare facilities required in a workplace. 1.3 Explain hazards and risks posed by electricity in an organisation. 1.4 Review and evaluate control measures for electrical safety in relation to legislation. 1.5 Assess hazards and risks associated with structural integrity of buildings. 1.6 Review and evaluate control measures for building integrity in line with legal standards. 2️⃣ Understand the hazards, risks, and controls applicable to various workplace contexts 2.1 Evaluate control measures for risks such as temporary works, workplace transport, confined spaces, working at height, lone working, and manual handling. 2.2 Outline types of noise and vibration, their effects, and controls. 2.3 Explain measurement, assessment, and methods to control exposure to noise and vibration. 2.4 Describe effects of exposure to different types of radiation. 2.5 Explain measurement, assessment, and control of radiation exposure. 3️⃣ Understand the maintenance of fire safety and protection against explosion 3.1 Outline how common flammable and explosive materials can catch fire. 3.2 Describe the behaviour of buildings and contents during a fire. 3.3 Explain hazards, risks, and controls (including detection, alarm, and evacuation systems). 3.4 Outline factors to ensure safe and effective fire-fighting and evacuation for different types of fire. 4️⃣ Understand safe storage, handling, and management of hazardous substances 4.1 Outline classification of hazardous substances and effects on human health. 4.2 Explain standards for safe storage, handling, and transport of hazardous substances. 4.3 Outline risk assessment and control measures aligned with the hierarchy of control. 4.4 Describe control measures for working with asbestos and lead. 4.5 Explain factors for selecting appropriate PPE and organisational PPE requirements. 4.6 Explain how hazardous work environments impact electrical systems and equipment. 5️⃣ Understand safe management of work equipment and machinery 5.1 Explain criteria for selecting safe work equipment for specific tasks. 5.2 Explain key safety features and protective devices of machinery control systems. 5.3 Explain effective risk assessment and control measures for work equipment, including training and supervision. 5.4 Outline hazards and control measures for mobile work equipment. 5.5 Outline hazards and control measures for lifting equipment.

Health and Safety Law, Regulation, and Influence (8 credits)
Unit Details Unit Title: Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence Unit Reference Number: H/617/7542 Qualification Level: Level 6 Credits: 8 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 80 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 35 Unit Status: Mandatory Grading Structure: Pass / Fail Unit Aim (Objectives) The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of international frameworks for health and safety legislation and regulation, and the obligations these place on organisations. Learners will critically explore: The role of international conventions and bodies such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in shaping health and safety law. The effectiveness of national legislation, enforcement practices, and audit techniques in securing workplace safety standards. Statutory and regulatory obligations for organisations across products, services, contractors, employees, and operational activities. Organisational challenges in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The influence of professional bodies, trade associations, media, and community groups in promoting positive health and safety outcomes. Ethical, social, and corporate governance responsibilities in supporting continual improvement of health and safety standards. This unit equips learners with the critical knowledge and evaluative skills required for leadership roles in occupational health and safety, enabling them to navigate complex legal frameworks and influence organisational safety culture. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Understand international frameworks for legislation, regulation, and enforcement Assessment Criteria 1.1 Outline the role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). 1.2 Explain how international conventions can be used to set health and safety legislation and legislative frameworks. 1.3 Evaluate the benefits and limitations of national legislation in securing organisational health and safety standards. 1.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of a range of national and international health and safety bodies to secure standards. 1.5 Explain the purpose and principles of enforcement on health and safety legislation and regulation. 1.6 Review the effectiveness of a range of safety audit techniques against national and international standards. Understand statutory and regulatory obligations for maintaining health and safety in an organisation Assessment Criteria 2.1 Evaluate statutory and regulatory obligations applicable to an organisation. 2.2 Evaluate workplace health and safety requirements relating to input/output of products, services, contractors, visitors, employees, equipment, goods, materials, and other organisational activities. 2.3 Describe in detail the unique organisational challenges to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. Understand the industry and community roles in influencing and promoting health and safety outcomes Assessment Criteria 3.1 Outline the function of professional and employer bodies, trade associations, media, community groups, and organisational partnerships in influencing and promoting positive health and safety outcomes. 3.2 Outline the ethical and social responsibilities of organisations to develop high standards of health and safety. 3.3 Assess the role of corporate governance and self-regulation in supporting continual improvement of organisational health and safety standards.

Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner (8 credits)
Unit Details Unit Title: Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner Unit Reference Number: K/617/7543 Qualification Level: Level 6 Credits: 8 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 80 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 25 Unit Status: Mandatory Grading Structure: Pass / Fail Unit Aim (Objectives) The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of health and safety practitioners, the challenges and conflicts they face, and the skills required to support safe working environments. Learners will: Explore the role, purpose, and obligations of health and safety practitioners in organisations. Analyse the challenges and conflicts practitioners encounter in balancing organisational priorities with safety requirements. Understand the support provided by professional bodies in maintaining an effective workforce of health and safety practitioners. Develop the ability to assess organisational competence and skills requirements, identifying gaps and recommending training or recruitment strategies. Enhance their own personal and professional development through reflective learning, goal setting, and ethical practice. Apply principles of equality, diversity, and inclusivity in their professional role. This unit equips learners with the evaluative, managerial, and reflective skills required for effective practice as health and safety professionals. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Understand roles and responsibilities of health and safety practitioners Assessment Criteria 1.1 Explain the role and purpose of health and safety practitioners. 1.2 Evaluate the potential challenges and conflicts that face health and safety practitioners in the workplace. 1.3 Describe responsibilities and obligations of health and safety practitioners in relation to promoting a safe working environment in an organisation. 1.4 Outline the role professional bodies play in supporting organisations to maintain an effective workforce of health and safety practitioners. Be able to assess organisational competence and skills requirements for health and safety practitioners Assessment Criteria 2.1 Identify skills required to manage health and safety in the organisation. 2.2 Assess the application of different management and leadership styles to address a range of health and safety workplace situations. 2.3 Outline the range of communication skills required by a health and safety professional. 2.4 Assess organisational skills and knowledge gaps. 2.5 Produce a health and safety training plan to meet the requirements of an organisation, legislation, and industry best practice. 2.6 Outline how a health and safety training plan supports an organisation’s legal and moral obligations to health and safety best practices. Be able to produce a personal and professional development plan in own area of responsibility as a health and safety practitioner Assessment Criteria 3.1 Explain the importance of continuous professional development and a reflective learning approach. 3.2 Assess the value of group discussion and shared personal reflections to support professional development within an organisation. 3.3 Evaluate own strengths and weaknesses in relation to an organisational role. 3.4 Set and prioritise goals to improve own performance as a health and safety practitioner. 3.5 Produce and maintain a personal and professional development plan. 3.6 Outline own application of professional ethics in relation to health and safety in an organisation. 3.7 Outline own performance in relation to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusivity.