An advanced Level 7 qualification that develops strategic knowledge and practical competence in process safety management, hazard control, compliance, emergency planning, and environmental protecti...
This postgraduate-level qualification develops advanced knowledge and applied competence in process safety management for high-hazard industries through a structured programme of six mandatory units.
Awarded by OTHM
Level 7 international diploma
6 mandatory units
120 total credits
600 guided learning hours
Assignment-based qualification structure
The OTHM Level 7 International Diploma in Process Safety Management is designed for learners who need advanced knowledge and practical capability in managing process safety risks in complex and high-risk industrial environments. The qualification focuses on the prevention of major incidents, the control of hazardous processes, and the development of effective safety systems, response arrangements, and compliance practices.
Develop advanced competence in process safety management
Build strategic understanding of hazard and risk control
Strengthen knowledge of safety systems and engineering controls
Improve emergency planning and incident response capability
Enhance legal and regulatory compliance understanding
Support environmental protection in high-risk operations
This qualification enables learners to build advanced knowledge, analytical ability, and professional competence across the core principles and systems used in effective process safety management.
Understand the principles and importance of process safety management in high-risk industries
Identify, evaluate, and control process hazards using structured risk management approaches
Understand process safety management systems and safety instrumented systems
Apply process safety engineering concepts to prevent major incidents
Develop and evaluate emergency planning and response arrangements
Understand legal, regulatory, and environmental responsibilities in process safety
This qualification is intended for experienced and aspiring professionals who need advanced process safety knowledge for leadership, technical, compliance, or operational roles in high-hazard industries.
Process safety managers and engineers
Health, safety, and environment professionals
Risk managers and compliance professionals
Operations and plant managers in hazardous industries
Technical professionals in oil, gas, chemical, and manufacturing sectors
Learners seeking senior roles in process safety and industrial risk management
Applicants are normally expected to have a relevant Level 6 qualification or equivalent background, together with suitable knowledge, experience, and English language ability for advanced study.
A relevant Level 6 qualification, degree, or equivalent professional background
Appropriate industry experience and English language competence for Level 7 study
The qualification is assessed through coursework-based methods designed to evaluate learners’ knowledge, understanding, and application of process safety management principles in professional contexts.
Assignment-based assessment
Coursework submission for each unit
Written analytical and applied tasks
Pass or fail unit achievement structure
Successful completion can support progression into senior employment roles in process safety and related functions, as well as further postgraduate study or university top-up routes, subject to entry requirements.
Progress to senior process safety or HSE management roles
Progress to specialist roles in risk, compliance, and industrial safety
Progress to further Level 7 or postgraduate study
Progress toward relevant master’s or top-up pathways
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