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Overview
Qualification title: Skill Bridge Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level: 5
Accreditation status: Accredited
Credit Equivalency: 240
In Years 2y-2.5y (Fast Track Available)
Qualification number (RQF): 610/6564/X
Progression routes: Skill Bridge Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management HE degree programmes Employment in an associated profession Or employment in an associated profession.
Availability: UK and international
What Will I Learn?
The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is for learners to develop their skills and knowledge in occupational health and safety and how to manage this effectively in the workplace. It is intended to help learners progress in their current role and/or to pursue new opportunities as they develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the health and safety sector.
The qualification covers a range of topics relevant to occupational health and safety such as:
- hazard and risk assessment and control
- monitoring and emergency response systems
- health and safety review and audit.
Learners will also as explore the following in an occupational health and safety context:
- effective communication
- promoting a positive culture
- process management
- people management.
The qualification is suitable for part-time learners in the workplace but equally appropriate for fulltime learners who can also participate in formal work placements or part-time employment.
- Communication Systems for Health and Safety Information
- Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Individual and Organisational Competence in Health and Safety Matters
- Controlling Health and Safety Risks
- People Management for Occupational Health and Safety
- Process Management for Occupational Health and Safety
- Proactive Monitoring Systems for Health and Safety
- Reactive Monitoring Systems for Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Emergency Response Systems and Procedures
- Health and Safety Audit
- Leadership Strategy for Occupational Health and Safety
- Process Management and Review for Occupational Health and Safety
Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
During recruitment, approved centres need to provide learners with accurate information on the title and focus of the qualification for which they are studying.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
Overview
Qualification title: Skill Bridge Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level: 5
Accreditation status: Accredited
Credit Equivalency: 240
In Years 2y-2.5y (Fast Track Available)
Qualification number (RQF): 610/6564/X
Progression routes: Skill Bridge Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management HE degree programmes Employment in an associated profession Or employment in an associated profession.
Availability: UK and international
What Will I Learn?
The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is for learners to develop their skills and knowledge in occupational health and safety and how to manage this effectively in the workplace. It is intended to help learners progress in their current role and/or to pursue new opportunities as they develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the health and safety sector.
The qualification covers a range of topics relevant to occupational health and safety such as:
- hazard and risk assessment and control
- monitoring and emergency response systems
- health and safety review and audit.
Learners will also as explore the following in an occupational health and safety context:
- effective communication
- promoting a positive culture
- process management
- people management.
The qualification is suitable for part-time learners in the workplace but equally appropriate for fulltime learners who can also participate in formal work placements or part-time employment.
- Communication Systems for Health and Safety Information
- Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Individual and Organisational Competence in Health and Safety Matters
- Controlling Health and Safety Risks
- People Management for Occupational Health and Safety
- Process Management for Occupational Health and Safety
- Proactive Monitoring Systems for Health and Safety
- Reactive Monitoring Systems for Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Emergency Response Systems and Procedures
- Health and Safety Audit
- Leadership Strategy for Occupational Health and Safety
- Process Management and Review for Occupational Health and Safety
Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
During recruitment, approved centres need to provide learners with accurate information on the title and focus of the qualification for which they are studying.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.