OAL Level 6 Diploma in
Occupational Health and
Safety Management
Advance Your Expertise. Create Safer, Healthier Work Environments.
Build the Knowledge and Skills to Lead Safer Workplaces
The OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management provides a structured approach to occupational health and safety management in workplace settings.
Rather than focusing only on individual hazards, the qualification covers how organisations can establish, implement, monitor and review health and safety management arrangements.
Learners study policy development, hazard control, emergency response, organisational competence, monitoring and management system reviews.
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Qualification at a Glance
Course Units
The qualification contains eight mandatory units. Each unit contributes towards the overall 52-credit diploma.
Key Benefits
Develop advanced professional knowledge
Enhance career opportunities
Gain IOSH-accredited qualification
Build practical management skills
Strengthen organisational safety performance
Who Is This Course For?
Health and safety professionals
Managers and supervisors
Individuals with relevant occupational experience
Those responsible for workplace safety systems
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 19
Relevant occupational experience (recommended)
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Commitment to complete the programme
Access to required resources
Centre requirements may apply
Career Opportunities
Completing the OAL Level 6 Diploma can support progression into a range of roles across different sectors, including:
“Safer Workplaces
Stronger People
Brighter Futures”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management? +
The OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a Level 6 qualification designed to develop occupational health and safety knowledge and skills at a senior or strategic level. OAL states that it is intended for professionals who already manage, or plan to manage, occupational health and safety within an organisation.
Is this OAL Level 6 qualification suitable for HSE professionals? +
Yes. The qualification is specifically focused on occupational health and safety management at senior or strategic level. Its content covers policy, hazard control, emergency response, competence and training, monitoring and health and safety management systems.
How is the OAL Level 6 Diploma assessed? +
The qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence. Assessment is internally set and marked by the centre and externally quality assured by OAL.
What can be included in the assessment portfolio? +
The portfolio may contain different forms of evidence, including:
- Work-based projects
- Observation of Learner performance
- Questions and answers
- Written records
- Assignments
- Projects
- Other appropriate assessment evidence
The precise evidence requirements depend on the relevant unit assessment criteria.
Is the OAL Level 6 Diploma IOSH accredited? +
Yes. The OAL Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is accredited by IOSH. Eligible enrolled Learners can access IOSH Student Membership during their studies, and successful completion meets the academic requirements for Certified Membership, subject to the applicable experience and membership requirements.
What industries can the OAL Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification be relevant to? +
The management principles covered can be relevant to industries where organisations have formal occupational health and safety responsibilities, including:
- Construction
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Oil and gas
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Transport
- Facilities management
- Industrial operations
Course Enrolment
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