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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

This Level 6 diploma develops the knowledge, judgement and professional capability required to manage occupational health and safety policy and practice at a senior level. It covers management princip...

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4 months (16 weekends) plus a minimum of 200 hours of occupational health and safety work experience
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Duration 4 months (16 weekends) plus a minimum of 200 hours of occupational health and safety work experience
Language English
Assessments No formal examination is requi...
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Skill Level Advanced - intended for developing or established occupational health and safety practitioners movin
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Quick Summary

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is a comprehensive advanced 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 4 months (16 weekends) plus a minimum of 200 hours of occupational health and safety work experience course offers othm qualifications skills via classroom delivery, culminating in a recognized othm level 6 diploma in occupational health and safety.

Course Overview

This Level 6 diploma develops the knowledge, judgement and professional capability required to manage occupational health and safety policy and practice at a senior level. It covers management principles, workplace risk, law, culture, safe workplaces and professional development.

What You'll Learn

Evaluate occupational health and safety management principles, policies and systems within an organisation.
Apply legal, regulatory and organisational requirements to workplace health and safety practice.
Assess risks, incidents and control strategies across a range of workplace situations.
Develop strategies to strengthen safety culture and maintain a safe working environment.
Demonstrate advanced practitioner capability for progression in occupational health and safety roles.

Who Should Attend?

Health and safety officers, HSE advisers, supervisors, managers and practitioners seeking an advanced regulated qualification in occupational health and safety.

Prerequisites

  • A relevant NQF/QCF/RQF certificate, diploma or equivalent recognised qualification covering core occupational health and safety concepts.
  • Examples include NEBOSH National General Certificate, British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate, British Safety Council International Certificate, NCFE IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Safety and Health for Business, or NCRQ Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety.
  • Mature learners over 21 with at least 2 years of practical experience may be considered.
  • Learners must be at least 18 years old at the beginning of the course.
  • English language competence is required where English is not the learner's first language.

Syllabus

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

Implementing formal OHS management systems across your business?

Turn diploma-level knowledge into robust organisational systems. Kevron Consulting UK provides gap analysis, documentation design, and ISO 45001 alignment.

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)

No formal examination is required on Kevron's course page. Official OTHM specification states assessment is through assignments and portfolio of evidence, internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.

OTHM Level 6 Diploma 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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