Overview
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a UK regulated postgraduate qualification designed for senior health and safety professionals seeking executive leadership roles. This qualification develops strategic expertise covering executive decision-making, systems design, organizational transformation, and advanced health and safety governance. Learners gain mastery in strategic health and safety leadership, organizational culture transformation, executive-level risk management, and global best practices for health and safety excellence.
ZTC's delivery approach combines strategic theoretical knowledge with executive application through strategic case studies, organizational transformation projects, executive leadership development, and strategic safety management simulations to ensure learners can operate effectively at executive HSE levels.
Objectives
- Develop strategic expertise in occupational health and safety management.
- Build executive leadership capabilities for health and safety excellence.
- Master strategic systems design and organizational transformation.
- Implement global best practices and advanced governance frameworks.
Entry Requirements
- OTHM Level 6 Diploma in OHS or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
- Minimum 5 years senior-level experience in health and safety management.
- Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3 years HSE leadership experience.
- Evidence of strategic leadership and organizational impact in HSE.
Who Should Attend?
Senior health and safety managers, HSE directors, chief safety officers, safety consultants, regulatory affairs professionals, and executives seeking strategic leadership roles in occupational health and safety.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate strategic expertise in occupational health and safety management.
- Lead organizational transformation and strategic change initiatives.
- Design and implement strategic health and safety management systems.
- Manage executive-level risks and strategic safety interventions.
- Influence organizational strategy and corporate governance for HSE excellence.
Course Details
Unit 1 – Strategic Health and Safety Leadership
- Strategic leadership theories and application in health and safety.
- Executive decision-making and strategic choice in HSE contexts.
- Organizational culture transformation for safety excellence.
- Stakeholder engagement and communication at executive levels.
Unit 2 – Strategic Health and Safety Management Systems
- Design and implementation of strategic safety management systems.
- Integration with corporate governance and business strategy.
- Global best practices and benchmarking frameworks.
- Audit, review, and continual improvement at strategic level.
Unit 3 – Organizational Risk and Safety Governance
- Strategic risk management and enterprise risk integration.
- Governance frameworks and accountability at board level.
- Regulatory compliance and legal risk management.
- Ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability.
Unit 4 – Health and Safety Performance Excellence
- Strategic performance measurement and analytics.
- Benchmarking and best practice identification globally.
- Continuous improvement and innovation in HSE.
- Reporting and communication to executive stakeholders.
Unit 5 – Research and Professional Practice Development
- Advanced research methodologies and evidence-based practice.
- Literature review and critical analysis at doctoral level.
- Professional development and continuous learning strategies.
- Ethics and professional standards in strategic HSE practice.
Unit 6 – Strategic Project and Change Management
- Strategic project management and implementation.
- Change management and organizational development.
- Resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
- Evaluation and impact measurement of strategic initiatives.
1200 guided learning hours delivered over 18-24 months through executive learning approach. Assessment includes:
- Strategic organizational transformation project with executive presentation.
- Advanced research dissertation on strategic health and safety topic.
- Strategic case study analysis and executive recommendations.
- Professional discussion and portfolio of strategic evidence.
- Upon successful completion, learners receive OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
- Qualification is regulated by Ofqual and equivalent to Master's degree level.
- Provides progression to doctoral studies and advanced research programs.
- Recognized by IOSH for Chartered Member (CMIOSH) status and professional body memberships.
- Certificate valid for 2 years from date of issue.
Support & Resources
Learners receive strategic study materials, access to advanced research databases, virtual executive classroom sessions, strategic leadership development resources, executive mentoring support, and assessment guidance. Additional support includes executive career advancement planning and access to senior professional networks.
FAQs
This qualification provides pathways to HSE director roles, chief safety officer positions, senior safety consultancy roles, regulatory affairs leadership, and executive positions in health and safety across global organizations.
Yes, this Level 7 qualification is equivalent to Master's degree level and provides academic recognition for senior professionals seeking executive leadership roles in occupational health and safety.
Yes, this qualification provides the academic requirement for IOSH Chartered Member (CMIOSH) status and other professional body chartered memberships in occupational health and safety.
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