The Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety qualification is aimed at candidates who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in any organisation. They are likely to be managers looking to improve their knowledge and skills.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. This qualification is approved for candidates aged 19+

The course is delivered on a 1-2-1 basis and consists of ten units assessed over a flexible time period.

1. Promote a positive health and safety culture.
   
2. Develop and implement the health and safety policy.
   
3. Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information.
   
4. Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters.
   
5. Identify, assess and control health and safety risks.
   
6. Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety.
   
7. Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety.
   
8. Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures.
   
9. Develop and implement health and safety review systems.
   
10. Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice.

This qualification is assessed through completion of a learner portfolio of evidence which is assessed and internally quality assured by the Centre. The portfolio of evidence will include learner evidence that demonstrates knowledge, understanding and application of teaching practices (which can involve observational evidence).