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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

This technical certificate introduces essential health and safety concepts for the workplace. It covers health and safety responsibilities, maintaining a safe work environment, risk assessment, hazard...

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Skill Level Beginner - ideal for learners entering occupational health and safety roles or needing a structured
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Quick Summary

OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a comprehensive beginner training program delivered by Kevron Group and accredited by OTHM Qualifications (regulated by Ofqual); IOSH-accredited qualification in Nigeria and across West Africa. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their HSE expertise, this 2 weeks course offers othm qualifications skills via classroom delivery, culminating in a recognized othm level 3 technical certificate in occupational health and safety.

Course Overview

This technical certificate introduces essential health and safety concepts for the workplace. It covers health and safety responsibilities, maintaining a safe work environment, risk assessment, hazard control and incident management.

What You'll Learn

Explain roles, responsibilities and welfare requirements for health and safety in the workplace.
Apply principles for maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
Identify common workplace hazards and suitable control measures.
Use basic risk and incident management principles in workplace situations.
Prepare for progression into employment or higher-level occupational health and safety study.

Who Should Attend?

Entry-level health and safety personnel, supervisors, team leaders, workplace safety representatives and learners seeking an IOSH-accredited route into occupational health and safety.

Prerequisites

  • OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16.
  • OTHM does not specify formal prior qualifications for this certificate.
  • Some working knowledge of health and safety in the work environment would be advantageous.
  • English language competence is required where English is not the learner's first language.

Syllabus

Legal duties, safety culture, hazard identification, and basic principles of workplace welfare.

Physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazard controls, workplace inspections, and emergency readiness.

5-step risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, accident reporting (RIDDOR), root cause analysis, and remedial action tracking.

Delivery Modes & Upcoming Schedules

No classroom sessions currently scheduled for this intake term.

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Instructor-Led Online Learning

This course is delivered online via our LMS with live instructor sessions, structured timelines, and guided learning. Check above for scheduled dates.

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Organisational Implementation Support
ISO Consultancy — Kevron Consulting
Kevron Consultancy Chartered H&S Advisory

Need organisational support with ISO Consultancy?

Implementation guidance, internal audits, gap analysis, and certification readiness support for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.

Gap Assessment Report
Management System Documentation Pack
Internal Audit Report
Management Review Record

Delivered by IOSH, CQI/IRCA & OTHM-aligned chartered health, safety & risk practitioners.

Frequently Asked Questions

<p>Kevron Consulting UK delivers consultancy through structured diagnostics, gap analyses, and embedded technical advisory. We operate across the UK from our London base, supporting clients with risk assessments, ISO management systems development, statutory compliance reviews, and executive safety governance.</p>

<p>Yes. Our qualified lead auditors design, implement, and audit Integrated Management Systems (IMS) fully aligned with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 9001 (Quality). We guide organisations through initial gap analysis, process documentation, internal auditing, and stage 1 & 2 UKAS certification body audits.</p>

<p>You can request a tailored proposal via our online Request a Quote wizard or by contacting our London advisory team directly. We typically schedule a preliminary technical scoping call within 24 hours, followed by a formal written proposal and delivery schedule within 2–3 business days.</p>

<p>Yes. Under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, UK employers must appoint one or more competent persons to assist in undertaking health and safety measures. Kevron Consulting UK Limited provides retained advisory packages that formally satisfy this statutory requirement, providing continuous access to chartered safety practitioners (CMIOSH).</p>

<p>Retained advisory support typically includes: formal certificate of competent person appointment, annual H&S policy review, baseline workplace compliance audit, scheduled site inspections, ongoing telephone and email advice desk, incident investigation guidance, and regulatory liaison during HSE or Local Authority inspector enquiries.</p>

<p>We provide comprehensive CDM compliance support across all project stages. Our services include: advising Commercial Clients on their statutory duties, assisting Principal Designers with pre-construction information (PCI) compilation and design risk management, reviewing Construction Phase Plans (CPP) and RAMS for Principal Contractors, and conducting independent site safety compliance audits.</p>

<p>Yes. Our construction safety specialists evaluate CPPs, RAMS, temporary works arrangements, and high-risk activity permits before site work commences, ensuring strict alignment with CDM 2015 standards, HSE guidance, and client project specifications.</p>

<p>We deliver corporate training through three flexible formats: live virtual instructor-led cohorts (timed for London / Europe timezones), on-site classroom sessions at your premises across the UK, and self-paced digital learning through the Kevron Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).</p>

<p>Yes. Our instructional designers and chartered practitioners create tailored training programmes incorporating your organisation’s specific operational risk profiles, policies, site rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), complete with branded learner materials and assessment frameworks.</p>

<p>You can browse upcoming cohorts and enrol directly through our Course Catalogue. Select your desired course, choose an open cohort or self-paced option, and complete registration online. Corporate buyers can also reserve multiple seats with invoice billing.</p>

What's Included

  • Course materials & textbooks
  • Registration fees
  • Tea/coffee breaks & lunch
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Post-course support

Certification & Awarding Body

OTHM
Awarding Organisation OTHM Qualifications (Ofqual Regulated)

Official OTHM specification states the qualification is internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM through criterion-referenced coursework. On successful completion, eligible learners may meet academic requirements for Associate / Technical IOSH membership subject to current experiential criteria.

OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

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Regulatory Compliance Standards

This programme aligns with the following frameworks

ISO 14001:2015 ??? Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for environmental management systems, enabling organisations to improve environmental performance, achieve compliance, and fulfil environmental objectives. Kevron Group provides full ISO 14001 gap analysis, implementation support, and pre-certification audit services.

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UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)

The UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the cornerstone of UK HSE legislation, placing general duties on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees. Our Ipswich office supports UK-registered clients in compliance reviews, COSHH, RIDDOR, and CDM management.

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Ghana EPA Environmental Assessment Regulations (LI 1652)

LI 1652 governs the environmental impact assessment process in Ghana, requiring project proponents to obtain environmental permits and submit EIA reports. Kevron Group facilitates EIA documentation, site assessments, and EPA liaison for clients in Ghana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our Lagos headquarters is located at 4C Akinola Cole Crescent, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. We offer full-service HSE consultancy, training, and business assurance solutions.
Yes. Operating from our office at 32, Wopara Street, Rumuobiakani, Port Harcourt, we support clients across Rivers State with on-site HSE personnel, safety audits, and offshore compliance management.
Our Ghana team is based at 5 Suhum Street, Kokomlemle, Accra. We support corporate safety, environmental compliance, and ISO systems implementation across Accra, Tema, Takoradi, and Kumasi.
Yes, our UK presence at 17 Washington Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8TF, UK coordinates ESG corporate assurance, UK regulatory audits (COSHH, RIDDOR, CDM), and virtual competence training.
While we do not maintain a physical commercial office in South Africa, we provide remote and virtual business assurance, risk audits, mining safety advisory, and self-paced safety courses across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and the SADC region.

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