Advance Your Career. Protect People. Become a Health & Safety Leader.
Gain the knowledge, practical skills and recognised qualification needed to make a real impact in today's workplace.
Health and safety professionals play a critical role in every sector, from construction and manufacturing to healthcare, logistics, pharmaceuticals, public services and technology. As organisations face increasing legislative and compliance requirements, the demand for qualified health and safety practitioners continues to grow.
The Diploma in Health and Safety at Work is a Level 7 qualification designed for professionals who want to develop specialist knowledge in workplace safety, risk management, hazard control, accident prevention and occupational health. The programme provides learners with the skills to identify workplace risks, implement effective safety systems and contribute to creating safer, healthier and more compliant workplaces.
Whether you're looking to progress into a dedicated health and safety role, strengthen your professional credentials, or enhance your value within your current organisation, this diploma provides a practical pathway to career advancement.
Why Choose This Programme?
Develop In-Demand Health & Safety Expertise
Gain practical knowledge in:
Risk assessment and risk management
Hazard identification and control
Workplace safety compliance
Health and safety legislation
Accident investigation and prevention
Emergency planning
Occupational health
Safety management systems
Environmental management
Safety practitioner skills
Study While You Work
Designed for working professionals, this flexible programme allows you to continue building your career while gaining a recognised qualification.
Learn Real-World Skills
Throughout the programme you'll develop the ability to:
Conduct workplace risk assessments
Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions
Develop and review safety management systems
Prepare safety documentation and reports
Deliver health and safety training
Advise management on compliance and best practice
Complete Industry-Relevant Research
Students undertake a substantial workplace-focused research project, allowing them to address real organisational challenges and apply learning directly to their professional environment.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal for:
Health and Safety Representatives
Team Leaders and Supervisors
Operations Managers
Manufacturing Professionals
Construction Personnel
Facilities Managers
Quality and Compliance Professionals
Public Sector Employees
Professionals responsible for workplace safety
Individuals seeking to transition into health and safety careers
No matter what industry you work in, strong health and safety expertise is increasingly recognised as a valuable professional skill.
Career Opportunities
This qualification can support progression into roles such as:
Health & Safety Officer
Health & Safety Coordinator
Safety Advisor
Risk Management Professional
Compliance Officer
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Practitioner
Occupational Safety Specialist
Health & Safety Manager
Training and Compliance Coordinator
Graduates develop the knowledge and confidence to contribute to safety performance, regulatory compliance and organisational wellbeing across a broad range of industries.
What Makes This Diploma Different?
This programme goes beyond theory.
Students learn how to identify hazards, assess risk, investigate accidents, review organisational safety systems and communicate effectively with employees and management. The curriculum combines legislation, management principles, workplace practice and research skills to develop capable and confident safety professionals.
By the end of the programme, you will be equipped to support safer workplaces, reduce organisational risk and contribute meaningfully to health, safety and wellbeing within your organisation.
Take the Next Step
Organisations need people who can recognise risk, improve workplace safety and ensure compliance with increasingly complex regulations.
If you're ready to strengthen your professional credentials and build expertise that is valued across every industry, apply today for the Diploma in Health and Safety at Work.
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.
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.
