This OTHM Level 3 qualification develops practical knowledge of workplace health and safety, including legal responsibilities, safety management, risk assessment, incident management, communication...
This Ofqual regulated and IOSH accredited Level 3 qualification provides practical workplace health and safety knowledge through three mandatory units, coursework assessment, and progression opportunities for employment and higher study.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
IOSH accredited programme
3 mandatory units
34 credits, 340 TQT, 220 GLH
Coursework-based assessment
English language assessment
The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been developed to enable learners to gain an understanding of health and safety practices within a working environment. It gives insight into managing workplace issues and covers areas commonly encountered in a health and safety role.
Developed for workplace health and safety practice
Suitable across a wide range of sectors
Builds practical and academic progression knowledge
Supports development for health and safety roles
Accredited by IOSH
Can support AIOSH or Tech IOSH membership eligibility
By completing this qualification, learners develop the knowledge and understanding required to manage health and safety responsibilities, support safe working practices, and contribute to risk and incident management.
Understand requirements for health, safety and welfare in the working environment
Understand roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace
Understand the advantages of a safety management system
Understand the need for health and safety management and contribute to its application
Understand how to review health and safety across an organisation and communicate effectively to maintain a healthy and safe work environment
Understand the principles of risk assessment, workplace hazards, accident and incident management, and monitoring of risk and incident procedures
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop occupational health and safety knowledge for workplace practice, employment, or further professional and academic progression.
Learners preparing for health and safety roles
Staff with workplace safety responsibilities
Supervisors and team leaders needing formal health and safety knowledge
Individuals seeking IOSH-accredited occupational safety learning
Learners progressing toward higher OTHM occupational health and safety qualifications
People from a wide range of sectors who need practical workplace safety understanding
OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification, but centres must ensure learners can meet the learning and assessment demands of the programme.
Learners can be offered this qualification from age 16
Some working knowledge of health and safety in the work environment would be advantageous, and learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
Assessment is based on coursework and achievement of all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
All units are assessed through coursework
Assessment is criterion referenced against all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Units are internally assessed by the centre
Assessment is externally verified by OTHM
Successful completion of this qualification supports progression into employment and further study in occupational health and safety and related professional pathways.
Progress to employment in health and safety related roles
Progress to further study
Progress towards the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with appropriate experience
Progress towards the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management and onward MSc progression opportunities with UK universities and London Graduate School
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