Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
A nationally recognised qualification for experienced health and safety professionals assessed through real workplace evidence.
- Portfolio route — no exams
- Flexible workplace assessment
- Dedicated assessor support
- Nationally recognised qualification
Qualification Summary
Who Is This Qualification For?
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals responsible for managing health and safety systems within organisations.
- Health and Safety Managers
- Senior Safety Advisors
- Site Safety Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Supervisors responsible for H&S systems
No prior academic study needed
Your existing experience and responsibilities are the foundation of this qualification. Assessment is built around documenting what you already do.
Already responsible for health and safety management? Turn your experience into a nationally recognised qualification.
About the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
The Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a competence-based qualification designed for professionals responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace health and safety systems.
Assessment is based on real workplace activities rather than classroom exams, allowing experienced professionals to gain recognition for the work they already carry out.
Candidates demonstrate competence through documented workplace evidence supported by assessor review and professional discussion.
Competence-Based
Qualification is awarded based on demonstrated competence in real work settings, not theoretical exams.
Workplace Evidence
Documentation from your existing responsibilities — policies, risk assessments, audits, reports — forms the basis of your portfolio.
Assessor-Led
A dedicated assessor reviews your portfolio and conducts professional discussions to confirm your competence.
How It Works
This qualification is completed through a workplace portfolio. Candidates gather evidence from their day-to-day responsibilities to demonstrate competence against the required standards.
Enrolment & Induction
Registration with the awarding body and introduction to the assessment process. Your assessor will outline the evidence requirements and portfolio structure.
Evidence Gathering
Candidates provide workplace documentation such as risk assessments, policies, audits, reports, training records, and safety management documentation.
Assessor Review & Professional Discussion
Your assessor reviews submitted evidence and conducts professional discussions where required to confirm knowledge and competence.
Certification
Once all criteria are met, the qualification is awarded and officially recognised.
Completion Time & Support
Assessment works around your existing work schedule. Most candidates complete without disruption to their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Typical completion time — 8–12 weeks
- Flexible assessment — Around your work schedule
- Dedicated assessor guidance — From enrolment to completion
- Fast-track completion possible — For experienced candidates with strong evidence
Typical Completion
Most candidates complete the qualification within 8–12 weeks depending on evidence availability and engagement.
Dedicated Support
Each candidate is assigned an assessor who supports them throughout the process.
Funding & Payment Options
Flexible options for individuals and employers to make this qualification accessible.
Monthly Instalments
Spread the cost with 4 monthly payments of £350 + VAT.
Employer Sponsorship
Many candidates complete the qualification through employer funding.
Company Enrolments
We support organisations enrolling multiple staff members.
Funding availability may vary and should be confirmed with your employer or relevant funding body.
Ready to Get Started?
Gain a recognised Level 6 qualification and demonstrate your competence in occupational health and safety management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Typically between 8–12 weeks depending on evidence availability.
No. This qualification is assessed through workplace evidence. No classroom attendance required.
No written exams are required. Assessment is through a portfolio of workplace evidence and professional discussion.
Evidence can include risk assessments, safety policies, inspection reports, audits, training documentation, and other workplace safety records. Your assessor will provide a clear evidence plan.
Yes. Many candidates are sponsored by their employer. We also support payment in 4 monthly instalments.
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