Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

1. Strategic Risk Management in Occupational Safety Explores advanced approaches to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating strategic risks in occupational safety.

2. Advanced Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Provides tools and methodologies for conducting complex investigations and identifying systemic causes of incidents.

3. Leadership in Health & Safety Culture Examines the role of leadership in shaping organizational safety culture, accountability, and employee engagement.

4. International Health & Safety Legislation & Compliance Reviews global OHS legislation, standards, and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

5. Organizational Safety Performance Measurement Introduces advanced metrics, KPIs, and benchmarking techniques for evaluating safety performance.

6. Crisis & Emergency Management Planning Focuses on developing, testing, and implementing crisis response and emergency management frameworks.

7. Advanced Occupational Hygiene & Hazard Control Covers advanced hazard recognition, exposure assessment, and control strategies for chemical, physical, and biological risks.

8. Safety Governance, Auditing & Ethical Practices Explains governance structures, auditing methodologies, and ethical considerations in OHS management.

9. Research Methods in Safety Management Provides academic and applied research skills for investigating safety issues and contributing to evidence‑based practice.

10. Final Project in OHS Management A capstone project requiring learners to apply advanced knowledge and skills to a real‑world occupational safety challenge.

• Builds advanced expertise in occupational health and safety leadership

• Enhances compliance with international OHS legislation and standards

• Strengthens organizational resilience and crisis preparedness

• Equips leaders to embed safety culture and governance across organizations

• Provides a recognized postgraduate diploma to support career advancement at senior levels

• Senior health and safety managers and directors

• Risk and compliance leaders

• Business continuity and resilience professionals

• Consultants and advisors in OHS governance

• Professionals preparing for chartered or postgraduate recognition in safety management

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

• Format: MCQs, essay questions, applied case study, and final project submission

• Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 case study + 1 final project

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 3 hours (written) + 6 weeks (project submission)

• Certification: Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety 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.