About this Level 6 Health and Safety Diploma
- The Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is aimed at candidates who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in their organisation. They may be a staff member, supervisor or manager looking to improve their knowledge and skills.
- Is the academic equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree. See our FAQs for more information about NVQ levels and their equivalents.
- Is accepted by the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) for Graduate Membership (GradIOSH)*.
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- Successful applicants to GradIOSH membership can proceed the formal IOSH procedure for IPD and apply for Chartered Membership (CMIOSH)**.
- *Subject to additional fees and the specific entry requirements of IOSH for this membership grade.
- **Acceptance and progression to Chartered Membership of IOSH is dependent on the individual’s route to qualification, skills, knowledge and experience and may vary by individual. More information about the various routes to CMIOSH can be found on the IOSH website and can be downloaded here.
- Candidates must complete all of the Mandatory Units.
- There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but Positive Safety Solutions will carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.
- This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units.
- Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
- Candidates must be aged 19 or over.