Level 5
Certificate
OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety
16 credits 96 hrs TQT one month Online
Subject pathway
Health and Safety courses
1 Health and Safety qualifications from OTHM, Level 5 to Level 5, all studied online. Progress one level at a time.
Level 5
1 qualificationsFrequently asked questions
Which Health and Safety qualifications are listed?
HRCourses lists 1 Health and Safety qualifications from OTHM at Level 5, all studied online.
Which Health and Safety level should I start at?
Start at the level matching your current qualifications and experience: Level 3 with GCSEs or equivalent, Level 4 after Level 3 or A-levels, Level 5 after Level 4, Level 6 after Level 5, Level 7 with a degree or senior experience.
Are these Health and Safety qualifications recognised?
Yes. Qualifi and OTHM qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications; EduQual qualifications are credit-rated for the SCQF. Each course page links to the awarding body's own specification.
How are Health and Safety courses assessed?
By written assignments for each unit, set against the awarding body's unit specifications and externally quality-assured by the awarding body; there are no exams.
Can I progress from one Health and Safety level to the next?
Yes. Completing a level gives you the credits to enrol on the next level in Health and Safety, up to Level 5 among the qualifications listed here.
Not sure which level fits?
Tell us your background and we will point you to the right HR qualification and awarding body.
Last reviewed 28 October 2026Source: OTHM qualification specifications