The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an advanced, career-focused qualification designed to develop professional competence in managing workplace health and safety across diverse industries. It provides structured knowledge of occupational health and safety management, risk assessment, hazard control, incident prevention, workplace legislation, safety leadership, and effective health and safety systems. The qualification supports learners in understanding how to identify occupational risks, evaluate control measures, promote safer working practices, and contribute to continuous improvement in organisational safety performance.

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is particularly relevant for health and safety professionals, supervisors, managers, safety practitioners, and individuals seeking progression into senior occupational health and safety roles. Its applied focus helps connect health and safety principles with real workplace challenges across construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, facilities management, energy, and other high-risk sectors.

Professionally, the qualification can strengthen technical knowledge, decision-making, risk management capability, and safety leadership skills, supporting career development in occupational health and safety management. It is also suitable for professionals seeking an internationally recognised qualification aligned with established workplace safety principles and professional practice.

OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and form part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).