The Diploma in Health and Safety at Work is a Level 7 qualification designed for professionals who wish to develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in workplace health and safety management.
The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, legislation and practices that underpin safe and healthy workplaces. Learners develop the ability to identify hazards, assess and manage risk, implement safety management systems and support compliance with health and safety requirements across a range of industries.
Suitable for professionals working in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, public services and other sectors, the programme supports those seeking to enhance their existing role or progress into dedicated health and safety positions.
What you will learn
This programme explores the key principles and practices of workplace health and safety management.
You will examine the legal and regulatory framework governing health and safety, while developing an understanding of organisational responsibilities, duty of care and compliance requirements. The programme focuses on the identification and control of workplace hazards and the application of risk assessment techniques to support safer working environments.
Learners will develop knowledge of accident prevention and investigation, emergency planning, occupational health and safety management systems. The programme also explores approaches to safety communication, training and the promotion of positive safety cultures within organisations.
A significant feature of the programme is the application of health and safety principles to workplace challenges. Learners will develop practical skills in preparing safety documentation, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents and advising on risk control measures. The programme also includes a workplace-focused research project, enabling learners to apply their knowledge to a real organisational issue.
Delivery
This course is delivered fully online.
Risk Management,
Hazard Control,
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Safety Practitioner Skills
Researching Health Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
The Diploma in Health and Safety at Work supports professional development for those with responsibility for workplace health, safety, compliance and risk management.
The knowledge and skills gained are relevant to roles such as Health and Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, Safety Advisor, Compliance Officer, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Practitioner, Risk Management Professional and Health and Safety Manager. The qualification is also valuable for supervisors, managers and professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Graduates will be equipped to contribute to safer workplaces, improved organisational performance and effective risk management across a wide range of sectors. The programme also provides a foundation for further study in health and safety, occupational health, environmental management, risk management and related disciplines.
Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.
