OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, online from 6 months
Awarded by OTHM Qualifications and Ofqual-regulated at RQF Level 3: 34 credits, 3 units, assessed by assignment with no exams. Delivered 100% online by LEAP Education.
£10 to apply · Offer within 24 hours · Apply with qualifications or relevant work experience
Stanmore School of Business Limited — UK registered learning provider since 2017.
- Duration
- 9 months
- Credits
- 34
- Level
- RQF Level 3
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £190 / month
What this qualification is
The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is awarded by OTHM Qualifications and regulated by Ofqual at RQF Level 3. The qualification totals 34 credits across 3 mandatory units. Ofqual register reference 603/5093/6. LEAP Education delivers this programme 100% online with tutor support.
Standard completion is 9 months; accelerated completion in 6 months is offered on this programme where shown below. Fees from £950. Assessment is through coursework and assignments — there is no requirement to attend a UK campus.
Health and safety representatives and coordinators in UK workplaces. Level 6 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Upon completion, you gain the authority to design comprehensive safety management systems, lead statutory inspections, and produce audit-ready documentation that satisfies international compliance bodies. This qualification transforms your role from a generalist supervisor into a certified specialist capable of negotiating with regulators and reducing organizational liability through proactive hazard control.
This path is built for site supervisors, logistics coordinators, and junior operations managers in markets like Nigeria, Kenya, and the Philippines who are currently blocked from HSE specialist titles. You possess the practical field experience, but you lack the formal technical credential that global firms require to promote you into roles with direct responsibility for occupational health strategy and team safety governance.
- Awarding organisation: OTHM Qualifications
- Regulation: Ofqual, RQF Level 3
- Credits: 34
- Units: 3
- Duration: 9 months (accelerated 6 months)
- Ofqual qualification no.: 603/5093/6
- Progression: Level 6 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Awarding organisation:
- OTHM Qualifications
- Qualification number (Ofqual):
- 603/5093/6
- Level:
- RQF Level 3
- Credits:
- 34
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 9 months
- Assessment:
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Fees from:
- £190 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 2 qualification or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Progression:
- Level 6 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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What you'll study
Health and Safety Principles in the Working Environment
10 creditsEstablishes the regulatory literacy needed to interpret and enforce global safety standards across diverse international workplace cultures.
Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Working Environment
14 creditsBuilds the operational discipline to design and sustain proactive safety systems that protect workforce productivity and ensure compliance.
Principles of Risk and Incident Management in the Working Environment
10 creditsDevelops the analytical capability to assess hazards and lead incident response strategies that minimize liability and ensure business continuity.
Every unit is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Two ways in
Qualifications
A Level 2 qualification or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with some relevant work experience or a keen interest in the subject are encouraged to apply. Your practical knowledge counts.
Minimum age 18. International applicants welcome. Send us your certificates and we'll confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
Fully online
No campus visits. Study on any device, in any time zone.
Materials included
Study notes, sample assignments and resources from day one.
24/7 study assistant
Instant explanations and assignment guidance from our AI study assistant.
Tutor feedback
Qualified tutors mark assignments and give feedback by email and chat.
Where this can take you
Office for National Statistics, ASHE Table 14.7a Annual pay - Gross, full-time — Health and safety managers and officers (SOC 3582). Data year: 2025 provisional (released 23 October 2025). Geography: UK. Occupation: Health and safety managers and officers. Data type: Median gross annual earnings of full-time employee jobs. Not a minimum, maximum, or average of a range. https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/datasets/occupation4digitsoc2010ashetable14/2025provisional
This figure is the UK median gross annual earnings of full-time employees in the cited occupation. It is not a minimum or a maximum, and it is not the pay of people who completed this qualification. Actual pay varies by location, hours, experience and employer. Completing this qualification does not guarantee employment or this salary.
Indicative UK salary information for related occupations. Figures reflect the referenced occupation and data source, not guaranteed earnings after completing this qualification.
Progression: Level 6 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Universities that recognise this qualification for progression
- University of Greenwich
- Edith Cowan University (Australia)
Progression routes vary by university and programme. Contact admissions for current entry requirements.
Choose your pace
All plans are interest-free and include every unit, study material and tutor support. A £10 enrolment fee applies.
| This page9 monthsStandard mode | 6 monthsFast-track | |
|---|---|---|
| Total fee | £950 | £1,250 |
| Monthly | £190 × 5 | £416.67 + £416.67 + £416.66 (total £1,250) |
| Quarterly | £475 × 2 | — |
| Pay in full | £902.50 (save 5%) | £1,187.50 (save 5%) |
| Apply | Apply |
- Monthly£190 × 5
- Quarterly£475 × 2
- Pay in full£902.50 (save 5%)
- Monthly£416.67 + £416.67 + £416.66 (total £1,250)
- Pay in full£1,187.50 (save 5%)
* Programme fees shown include online learning, study materials and tutor support for the qualification. A separate £10 enrolment fee is payable when you submit your application. Interest-free instalment plans and a 5% discount for paying the full programme fee upfront are available where shown.
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Talk to an adviser on WhatsApp →Who awards your qualification
This qualification is awarded by OTHM Qualifications, an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation. OTHM qualifications are regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and recognised by employers and universities in the UK and internationally.
Regulation
Ofqual-regulated at RQF Level 3, 34 credits.
View on the Ofqual Register (No. 603/5093/6) →
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235.
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Common questions
Is this qualification regulated by Ofqual?
Yes. This qualification is awarded by OTHM Qualifications at RQF Level 3 and is listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Qualification number: 603/5093/6.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. The programme is 100% online with no campus visits, so you can study from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
Are there any exams?
No. Every unit is assessed through written assignments submitted online. There are no written examinations.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants should hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 Diploma) or an equivalent credential. Candidates with some relevant work experience or a keen interest in the subject are also encouraged to apply. Minimum age 18.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
You can choose 9 months (Standard mode, £950); 6 months (Fast-track, £1,250). Interest-free instalment plans are available on each option.
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time. Once your application is accepted and the first payment is made, you receive access to the learning platform and study materials.
What can I progress to?
Level 6 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Who operates LEAP Education?
LEAP Education is a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited (Company No. 10591140, UKPRN 10085235), a UK learning provider.
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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