Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, online from 6 months
Studied online with LEAP Education. Each unit is assessed against its learning outcomes. The regulated credit total is confirmed in the offer letter.
£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
- Confirmed in the offer letter
- Level
- RQF Level 6
- Assessment
- Centre-assessed units, externally verified
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £190 / month
What this qualification is
Study the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety online with LEAP Education. LEAP Education delivers the programme. The awarding organisation is named in the qualification details, and the regulated credit total is confirmed in the offer letter.
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.
Every time a multinational board reviews operational continuity, they look for one specific failure point: the absence of a certified safety architect who can translate local hazards into global compliance strategy.
You move from reactive incident management to proactive system design, capable of building ISO 45001-aligned frameworks that satisfy international auditors and protect corporate liability. This qualification equips you to lead high-stakes safety audits, negotiate risk budgets with C-suite executives, and direct crisis response protocols across complex, multi-jurisdictional supply chains. You gain the technical authority to influence executive decision-making and position yourself for roles that require strategic oversight rather than mere regulatory checking.
- Awarding organisation: OTHM Qualifications
- Regulation: Ofqual, RQF Level 6
- Credits: Confirmed in the offer letter
- Units: 9
- Duration: 9 months (accelerated 6 months)
- Progression: Progress toward IOSH membership and Level 7 strategic safety management.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Awarding organisation:
- OTHM Qualifications
- Level:
- RQF Level 6
- Credits:
- Confirmed in the offer letter
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 9 months
- Assessment:
- Centre-assessed units, externally verified
- Fees from:
- £190 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 5 qualification or equivalent (e.g., HND, Level 5 Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Progression:
- Progress toward IOSH membership and Level 7 strategic safety management.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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What you'll study
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Systematically identify operational hazards to mitigate liability and prevent costly downtime in complex, multi-site environments.
Health and Safety Law and Regulations
Interpret and apply varying statutory requirements to ensure legal compliance and protect organizational reputation across different jurisdictions.
Health and Safety Management Systems
Structure and govern integrated safety frameworks that align risk management with executive business strategy and operational continuity.
Occupational Health and Safety Audits
Lead rigorous compliance audits to verify system effectiveness, identify gaps in governance, and drive evidence-based organizational improvement.
Safety and Health at Work Act 1974
Apply the core statutory duties of the Health and Safety at Work Act to establish a robust legal baseline for workplace safety governance.
Safety Procedures and Emergency Response
Design and test critical incident response protocols that minimize human and financial impact during operational emergencies.
Workplace Health and Safety Policy
Formulate high-level safety policies that translate legal obligations into actionable directives, ensuring clear accountability from boardroom to frontline.
Workplace Safety and Health Monitoring
Implement performance monitoring systems that convert safety data into strategic insights for proactive risk reduction and resource allocation.
Workplace Safety and Health Training
Develop targeted competency programs that embed safety accountability into workforce culture and reduce reliance on reactive enforcement.
Every unit is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Two ways in
Qualifications
A Level 5 qualification or equivalent (e.g., HND, Level 5 Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 2–3 years of relevant professional experience 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: Progress toward IOSH membership and Level 7 strategic safety management.
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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LEAP Education delivers this programme online. LEAP Education is the learning provider, not the awarding organisation.
This qualification is recognised within the occupational health and safety profession and can support an application for Certified Membership of IOSH (CertIOSH), subject to IOSH's current membership requirements.
Completing the qualification does not automatically confer IOSH membership or Chartered status (CMIOSH). Additional professional experience and assessment requirements may apply.
Awarding organisation
OTHM Qualifications. The qualification number and regulated credit total are confirmed in the offer letter.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235.
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Insights and Q&A
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Common questions
Is this qualification regulated by Ofqual?
Yes. This qualification is awarded by OTHM Qualifications, and the qualification number is confirmed in the offer letter. LEAP Education delivers the programme and is not the awarding organisation.
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.
How is this qualification assessed?
Each unit is assessed by the centre against its learning outcomes and assessment criteria, and the assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation. Completing the assessment does not by itself grant IOSH membership.
Does this qualification give me IOSH membership?
This qualification is recognised within the occupational health and safety profession and can support an application for Certified Membership of IOSH (CertIOSH), subject to IOSH's current membership requirements. Completing the qualification does not automatically confer IOSH membership or Chartered status (CMIOSH). Additional professional experience and assessment requirements may apply.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants need a relevant occupational health and safety certificate or diploma, or they can apply as a mature learner aged over 21 with at least two years of practical experience. Learners must be 18 or older at the start of the course. Where English is not the learner's first language, English language evidence is required. LEAP Education confirms eligibility in the offer letter. An application does not guarantee a place.
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?
Progress toward IOSH membership and Level 7 strategic safety management.
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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