Technical Certification in Occupational Health & Safety (OTHM LEVEL 3)

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 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 organizations and employer’s demand.
Individuals successfully completing the qualification will be eligible to apply for Associate (AIOSH) / Technical (Tech IOSH) membership.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety consists of 3 mandatory units for a combined total of 34 credits.

Equivalence

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 in the language that the course delivery and assessment will be completed in.

Mandatory Units

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)

Progressions

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.