Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

What is the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management?

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a qualification awarded by Qualifi Ltd, regulated by Ofqual, and studied online through HRCourses.

Who is this qualification for?

This Level 7 diploma suits graduates and experienced managers who want master's-level study in occupational health and safety management with a route to an MBA or MSc top-up.

• Study fully online with tutor support through HRCourses, with no fixed timetable.
• Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.
• Each level carries 120 credits, so you can progress one level at a time.

Entry requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 21 or over.

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification, learners will be expected to possess:

• A minimum of a Level 6 qualification; or
• An honours degree (2.2) with relevant knowledge and experience in the occupational health and safety sector.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Qualification structure and units

The qualification carries 120 credits.

Source: Qualifi qualification specification (PDF) · Ofqual qualification number 610/2295/0.

Duration and delivery

At HRCourses the qualification is delivered online: you receive the unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support through the learning platform and submit assignments when you are ready. There are no fixed lecture times, so you can start in any month.

How you are assessed

All units are assessed through written assignments against Qualifi's unit specifications, internally marked and externally quality-assured by Qualifi. There are no examinations.

Progression and career routes

● Qualifi Level 8 Diploma ● Employment in an associated profession ● Further studies at a university

What is included when you study the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management with HRCourses

Last updated October 2026. Fees and inclusions are confirmed in writing before you pay.

Fees and how to apply

1. Enquire or apply Use the enquiry form (or Apply now, where available) with this qualification pre-selected. Tell us your current qualifications and experience so we can confirm you meet the entry requirements.
2. Confirmation and fee link An adviser replies within one working day with the fee, start date and a secure link to pay in full or on an instalment plan.
3. Start your course As soon as your course fee (or first instalment, if you chose a plan) is paid, you receive your learning-platform login and can begin the first unit. There is no fixed intake date.

Additional requirements

Learning outcomes

1. Understand the factors that influence an organisation’s culture and atmosphere around health and safety.
2. Be able to evaluate organisational practices and structures relating to health and safety.
3. Understand what contributes to being able to present a plan which promotes a health and safety strategy for the organisation.
4. Be able to assess health and safety risks within the organisation.
5. Be able to promote plans and engage all levels of the business so that the strategy is actioned, monitored, and evaluated.
6. Understand the scope for ethical business practices on the part of the health and safety professional and the scope for developing engagement and commitment to ethical behaviours and measures.
7. Be able to plan and prepare a research project.

Qualification type

Vocational Related Qualification

Availability

UK and international

Progression path

1. Level 6 Diploma
2. Level 7 Diploma
3. Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
4. University top-up

Related HR qualifications

• Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Level 7 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Other Occupational Health and Safety Management qualifications

• Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management — 45 credits
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management — 120 credits