Standard mode
Study at your own pace with full tutor support
£950
Complete fee
- Duration: 9 months
- Start dates: Flexible start dates
Undergraduate diplomaOfqual UK recognised body
Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management
- Duration
- 9 Months, 6 Months
- Credits
- 120 credits
- Level
- Level 6
- Awarding body
- Ofqual UK recognised body
Tuition from £950£1050(fast track £1250)
Duration
9 Months, 6 Months
Credits
120 credits
Awarding body
Ofqual UK recognised body
Level
Level 6
Programme overview
The aim of the qualification is to provide learners who have or are looking to develop into a senior role in an organisation with responsibilities for managing health and safety policy and practice.
The qualification gives learners the opportunity to advance their understanding of Occupational Health and Safety management. Learners will gain the skills and knowledge to understand the legal and regulatory background to occupational health and safety policy, to be able to assess policies, as well as to recommend and implement policy changes. Learners will develop knowledge and skills relevant to putting policy into practice, utilising management systems, resources, risk and incident management, leadership, management and skills development.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Assess knowledge and practice related to health and safety management principles and policy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice related to risk and incident management.
- Implement knowledge and practice related to promoting a positive health and safety culture.
- Evaluate knowledge and practice related to maintaining a safe workplace environment.
- Apply knowledge and practice related to health and safety law, regulation and influence.
- Analyse knowledge and practice related to development of the health and safety practitioner.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for: Health and Safety Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Senior Health and Safety Advisor. This qualification supports progression to Occupational Health and Safety Manager and meets UK employers and professional bodies's training recommendations for occupational health and safety workers.
What you'll study
- Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy
- Risk and Incident Management
- Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Maintaining a Safe Workplace Environment
- Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence
- Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner
Learners who complete this qualification often progress to the Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Career outcomes
Graduates progress into roles such as Health and Safety Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Senior Health and Safety Advisor, and Health and Safety Consultant. Health and Safety Manager Occupational Health and Safety Manager Senior Health and Safety Advisor Health and Safety Consultant Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager Workplace Safety Manager Risk Management Specialist Health and Safety Auditor Compliance Manager Occupational Health Coordinator Construction Health and Safety Manager Industrial Safety Manager Fire Safety Manager
Entry requirements
- Previous Qualification: Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 5 qualification (e.g., Level 5 Diploma, Certificate, Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree) or hold an equivalent credential such as a Bachelor's degree or higher. OR
- Relevant Experience: Candidates with over 5 years of professional experience in their respective industry are encouraged to apply, as their practical knowledge is highly valued.
- Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older . This program is designed to support both recent graduates and experienced professionals in advancing their careers.
Assessment
The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management is assessed through assignment and coursework submission. You complete set tasks online, submit your work for marking, and build evidence of learning without sitting written exams.
- Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online.
- There are no written examinations.
- You receive tutor feedback on your submissions as you progress through the programme.
Awarding body
Ofqual UK recognised body
Fee and payment plans
Duration & course fee
Choose the study mode that fits your schedule and career goals.
Fast track
Intensive schedule, ideal for working professionals
£1250
Complete fee
- Duration: 6 months
- Start dates: Fixed cohort intakes
Fees quoted above represent the full programme cost. There are no additional or hidden charges.
Payment plans
9 months @ GBP £950
- •Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
- •Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
- •Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
6 months @ GBP £1250
- •Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
- •Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Frequently asked questions
Is this qualification recognised by UK employers?
Yes. The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management is quality-assured through Ofqual UK recognised body and is designed for recognition by UK employers, recruiters, and professional bodies. Qualifications on regulated pathways appear on the Ofqual register where applicable.
Can I study while working full-time?
Yes. Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management is delivered fully online with flexible scheduling, assignment-based assessment, and tutor support — making it suitable for learners who are employed full-time.
How is this course assessed?
Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online. There are no written exams. You complete set tasks, submit your work for marking, and receive tutor feedback as you progress.
What are the entry requirements?
Previous Qualification: Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 5 qualification (e.g., Level 5 Diploma, Certificate, Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree) or hold an equivalent credential such as a Bachelor's degree or higher. OR Relevant Experience: Candidates with over 5 years of professional experience in their respective industry are encouraged to apply, as their practical knowledge is highly valued. Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older . This program is designed to support both recent graduates and experienced professionals in advancing their careers.
How long does the course take to complete?
Most learners complete the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management in 9 Months, 6 Months. UKSM offers standard and, where available, fast-track study modes so you can choose a pace that fits your schedule.
Who accredits this qualification?
This programme is awarded or validated through Ofqual UK recognised body. UK School of Management (UKSM) delivers the qualification as an approved learning provider listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN: 10101873).