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Duration: 12-16 weeks
Credits : 34
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1200* (+20% VAT)
*VAT applicable in UK
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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study time depends on the credit size of each qualification. See Key Facts below for this course.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Regulated Qualifications
Access to HE Diplomas are regulated by QAA. All other qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded
Overview
The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been developed to enable learners to gain an understanding of health and safety practices within a working environment. The course provides an insight into how to manage workplace issues and covers the areas you would encounter in a health and safety role.
The aims of this programme will allow learners to :
• Understand the different roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the working environment
• Be aware of safety and welfare rules in the working environment
• Understand the elements of a health and social policy
• Understand the benefits of safety management systems in organisations
• Be able to review health and safety procedures across an organisation
• Be able to communicate effectively when contributing to the maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment
• Understand the importance of working with others to maintain a healthy and safe workplace.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment
• Understand about risks and control methods for workplace hazards
• Know how to manage the effects of accidents and incidents
• Be able to monitor risks and incident management
The qualification is suitable for those wishing to work in health and safety positions in a variety of sectors and will provide the real-world knowledge and skills that organisations and employer’s demand. Individuals successfully completing the qualification will be eligible to apply for Associate (AIOSH) / Technical (Tech IOSH) membership.
Modules
• Health and Safety Principles in the Working Environment (10 credits)
• Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Working Environment (14 credits)
• Principles of Risk and Incident Management in the Working Environment (10 credits)
Entry Requirements
• The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can be offered to learners from age 16.
• There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, However, it is important that learners are able to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus
• Some working knowledge of health and safety in the work environment would be advantageous.
• UK Versity will determine language proficiency in English if English is not your native language
Progressions
Learners achieving the OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can aspire to progress towards the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety qualification with appropriate experience.
Furthermore, learners can progress to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification with an appropriate qualification, and progress to an MSc with UK universities and our sister company London Graduate School.
Certification
The Diploma is issued by the OTHM Qualification- Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number DC1506132) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Course Duration: 6 months
Method of study: Distance Learning / Full Time / Part Time
Qualification Level: 3
Qualification Number: 603/7346/5
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