Level 6 Diploma in Risk Management

1. Principles of Risk Management Explores the foundations of risk management, including definitions, objectives, and the role of risk in organizational success.

2. Risk Management Frameworks and Standards Reviews international frameworks such as ISO 31000, COSO ERM, and industry‑specific standards.

3. Strategic Risk Management Focuses on aligning risk management with organizational strategy, competitive advantage, and long‑term sustainability.

4. Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Covers advanced techniques for identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and treating risks using qualitative and quantitative methods.

5. Governance, Risk and Compliance Explains the integration of risk management with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards.

6. Operational Risk Management Addresses risks in day‑to‑day operations, including supply chain, technology, human resources, and financial processes.

7. Crisis, Incident and Disaster Management Provides tools for preparing, responding, and recovering from crises, incidents, and disasters, with emphasis on resilience.

8. Risk Culture, Leadership and Communication Explores the role of leadership in shaping risk culture, promoting accountability, and ensuring effective communication.

9. Business Continuity and Resilience Planning Covers the design and implementation of business continuity plans, resilience frameworks, and recovery strategies.

• Builds advanced expertise in risk management principles and practices

• Enhances compliance with international standards and governance frameworks

• Strengthens organizational resilience and crisis preparedness

• Equips leaders to embed risk culture and accountability across teams

• Provides a recognized diploma to support career advancement in risk, compliance, and governance

• Senior managers and executives

• Risk and compliance officers

• Business continuity and resilience professionals

• Consultants and advisors in governance and risk

• Professionals preparing for advanced certifications in risk management

• Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + project report

• Format: MCQs, essay questions, and applied risk management project

• Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 case study + 1 project

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 3 hours (written) + 4 weeks (project submission)

• Certification: Level 6 Diploma in Risk Management Certificate

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.