OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Management
Course Overview
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Management is a prestigious postgraduate-level qualification designed for senior health and safety professionals who wish to lead at a strategic level within organisations.
It develops advanced competence in policy formulation, strategic planning, leadership, governance, and global compliance. Learners gain the ability to align health and safety management with wider organisational strategy, enabling them to influence board-level decision-making and foster a culture of safety excellence.
This diploma also serves as a direct pathway to MSc or MBA top-up programmes with UK universities.
Core Modules (6 Units)
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Health and Safety Leadership and Management
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Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
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Advanced Risk Management
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Organisational and Business Strategy in Health and Safety
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The Management of Health and Wellbeing at Work
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Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate organisational health and safety strategies.
- Lead and influence executive-level decision-making on risk and compliance.
- Integrate sustainability, CSR, and wellbeing initiatives into safety strategy.
- Design and implement advanced risk management frameworks.
- Conduct independent research projects and apply evidence-based solutions.
Assessment & Certification
- Assessment: Research projects, strategic reports, case study evaluations (no sit-down exams).
- Certification: Awarded by OTHM Qualifications UK, regulated by Ofqual.
- Provides eligibility for further progression into MSc top-up programmes at recognised UK universities.
Career Benefits
- Prepares learners for executive and leadership roles such as: Prepares learners for executive and leadership roles such as: Director of Health & Safety Head of HSE / EHS Global HSE Governance Manager Risk & Compliance Director
- Enhances eligibility for Chartered Membership routes with IOSH and similar professional bodies (subject to individual application).
- Offers a strategic career advantage for professionals seeking global placements.
Who Should Enroll?
- Experienced HSE Managers aspiring to board-level leadership roles.
- Senior professionals aiming for global health and safety governance positions.
- Organisations seeking to prepare leaders for ISO 45001 and sustainability-driven compliance frameworks.
Program Details
- Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications, United Kingdom (Ofqual-regulated)
- Regulated by:Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), UK
- Duration: 9 – 12 Months
- Mode of Delivery: Classroom / Online / Blended
- Level: RQF Level 7 (equivalent to a Master’s degree level)
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