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Ofqual regulated · Level 6 · L6DIP

IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management

A professional qualification for OSH practitioners who lead — built around the IOSH Competency Framework and mapped to the competencies required for Certified IOSH membership.

Units
3 mandatory
Credits
38
Guided learning
155 hours
Assessment
Assignment based
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Awarded by IOSH · Regulated by Ofqual (England) · QAN 610/2478/8

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Safety engineer conducting an occupational health and safety compliance audit using a digital tablet
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Awarded, regulated and recognised by

IOSH — Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Ofqual — QAN 610/2478/8 The Institute of Leadership — MIoL pathway GradIOSH academic requirement met CertIOSH competency mapping IOSH Student Membership eligible
OSH director presenting strategic risk governance framework to corporate board members
The Diploma is written for practitioners who set OSH policy — not only those who apply it.

About the qualification

Leading health, safety and wellbeing across an organisation

The IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management gives learners the opportunity to develop and apply a broad range of competencies that support effective health, safety and wellbeing practice within workplaces and workplace cultures.

It is designed for OSH professionals who have — or aspire to have — responsibility within their organisation for managing OSH policy, procedures and practice. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual, which regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.

  • Built around the IOSH Competency Framework
  • Mapped to the competencies required for Certified IOSH membership
  • Assessed through workplace-relevant reports and presentations
  • Eligible for IOSH Student Membership while studying

At a glance

Qualification specification

The figures below are taken from the IOSH qualification handbook.

Qualification
IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management
Awarding organisation
IOSH — Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Level
Level 6
IOSH qualification number
L6DIP
QAN
610/2478/8
Mandatory units
3
Credits
38
Guided Learning Hours
155 hours
Total Qualification Time
380 hours
Assessment & regulation
Internally assessed, externally quality assured · Regulated by Ofqual
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What you will study

Three mandatory units

Learners must successfully complete all three units to achieve the IOSH Level 6 Diploma.

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Unit 01 — L6D01

Advanced Occupational Safety and Health Management Principles in Organisations

60 GLH13 credits130 hours total unit time

Develops an advanced understanding of OSH legal frameworks and management principles — including the application, development, appraisal and implications of different approaches within an organisation.

  • OSH legal frameworks
  • OSH management principles
  • Risk management
  • Organisational risk
  • Application of OSH management approaches
  • Development and appraisal of management approaches

Assessed by the IOSH AO-set Technical Evaluation Assignment — report and presentation.

Cross-functional safety management team collaborating on OSH sustainability and culture integration

Unit 02 — L6D02

Occupational Safety and Health Integration Within an Organisation

50 GLH13 credits

Focuses on the integration of occupational safety and health within an organisation, and on the factors that influence OSH performance.

  • OSH integration
  • Organisational performance
  • Organisational factors
  • Strategy
  • Sustainability
  • Organisational change
  • OSH culture

Assessed with L6D03 through the IOSH AO-set OSH Strategic Proposal Assignment.

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Unit 03 — L6D03

Leading and Influencing in Occupational Safety and Health

45 GLH12 credits

Develops leadership and influencing capability in OSH, and asks you to review your own leadership practice against a continuing professional development plan.

  • OSH leadership
  • Influencing people
  • Leadership and management
  • Communication
  • Working with others
  • Managing change
  • Reviewing personal OSH leadership capability
  • Continuing Professional Development

Contributes to the OSH Strategic Proposal and the Self-Reflection Assignment.

Credit framework

Qualification structure

Unit Title GLH Credits Status
L6D01 Advanced OSH Management Principles in Organisations 60 13 Mandatory
L6D02 OSH Integration Within an Organisation 50 13 Mandatory
L6D03 Leading and Influencing in Occupational Safety and Health 45 12 Mandatory
Total Full qualification — 380 hours Total Qualification Time 155 38 3 units

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Guided Learning Hours

The average time a learner spends being taught, instructed or participating in learning under the immediate guidance or supervision of a tutor or other appropriate training provider — classroom learning, supervised work-based learning, live webinars, tutorials and supervised assessment.

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Total Qualification Time

The estimated total time reasonably required to achieve the qualification. It includes guided learning, independent study, preparation, coursework, assessment preparation and other directed learning activities.

Who it is for

Written for practitioners with responsibility for OSH policy

The Diploma is particularly relevant for ambitious OSH professionals who have, or aspire to have, responsibility for managing occupational safety and health policy, procedures and practice within an organisation.

  • HSE Managers
  • Health & Safety Managers
  • Safety Managers
  • HSE Advisors
  • QHSE Professionals
  • Safety Consultants
  • Occupational Safety Professionals
  • Professionals with responsibility for OSH management
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Before you register

Entry and language requirements

Entry requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for the IOSH Level 6 Diploma. IOSH strongly recommends that learners have completed the IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Practice, an equivalent IOSH-accredited qualification and/or have relevant experience, as this level of prior learning is assumed.

Study centres are responsible for ensuring the qualification is appropriate for the learner's age, ability and professional experience, and that learners can meet the learning outcomes and assessment requirements.

English language

The qualification is taught and assessed in English. For learners who are not from a majority English-speaking country, the handbook states that they are expected to demonstrate English language comprehension at a level equivalent to IELTS 7.0.

Study centres must confirm that applicable non-native English-speaking learners meet this requirement before registration.

How you are assessed

Internally assessed, externally quality assured

There is no traditional written examination. Learners must successfully complete three assignment components specified in the IOSH qualification handbook.

01

Technical Evaluation Assignment

Unit L6D01

Learners complete the IOSH AO-set Technical Evaluation Assignment, which includes a report and a presentation.

02

OSH Strategic Proposal Assignment

Units L6D02 & L6D03

Learners complete the IOSH AO-set OSH Strategic Proposal Assignment, including a report and a presentation with assessor questions and answers.

03

Self-Reflection Assignment

All units

Learners complete a Self-Reflection Assignment in report format, reviewing their own OSH leadership capability and continuing professional development.

Professionals engaged in an executive OSH strategy and assessment proposal workshop
Guided learning can include classroom sessions, supervised work-based learning, live webinars, tutorials and assessment under immediate supervision.

After the Diploma

Membership progression

IOSH membership

The Diploma meets the academic requirements for Graduate IOSH membership (GradIOSH) and supports progression towards Certified IOSH membership (CertIOSH). It is also mapped against the IOSH Competency Framework for Certified IOSH Member.

  1. Student

    IOSH Student Membership

    Learners studying an IOSH Level 6 qualification may be eligible during their studies, subject to applicable IOSH eligibility requirements.

  2. Graduate

    GradIOSH

    Academic requirements met on successful completion of the Level 6 Diploma.

  3. Certified

    CertIOSH

    Completion alone does not automatically provide Certified membership. A minimum of two years' relevant full-time experience and mandatory CPD are required in addition to the qualification.

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Structured support from registration to certification

Expert Trainers Academy provides structured learning and assessment support for professionals undertaking the IOSH Level 6 Diploma.

Your route through

From enquiry to professional progression

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Receive information about the qualification, study process and enrolment.

  2. 02

    Registration

    Complete the registration process through the approved study centre.

  3. 03

    Learning

    Study the three mandatory IOSH Level 6 units.

  4. 04

    Assessment

    Complete the required assignments, reports and presentations.

  5. 05

    Completion

    Successfully complete all three mandatory units.

  6. 06

    Progression

    Use the qualification as part of your professional development and, where eligible, progress towards IOSH membership requirements.

Questions

IOSH Level 6 Diploma FAQs

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What is the IOSH Level 6 Diploma?

It is the IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management — a Level 6 professional qualification focused on advanced OSH management, integration, leadership and influencing.

How many units are included?

There are three mandatory units: L6D01, L6D02 and L6D03.

How many GLH does the qualification have?

The qualification has 155 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

What is the TQT?

The Total Qualification Time is 380 hours. This includes guided learning as well as independent study, preparation and assessment-related time.

How many credits is the qualification worth?

The three units carry 38 credits in total: 13 credits for L6D01, 13 for L6D02 and 12 for L6D03.

Is there a traditional written examination?

The handbook specifies assessment through the Technical Evaluation Assignment, the OSH Strategic Proposal Assignment and the Self-Reflection Assignment.

Are there mandatory entry requirements?

No. However, IOSH strongly recommends prior Level 3 OSH study and/or relevant experience.

What English level is expected?

Applicable learners are expected to demonstrate English comprehension equivalent to IELTS 7.0.

Does the Diploma give CertIOSH automatically?

No. Successful completion meets the academic requirements for Graduate and Certified IOSH membership, with additional experience and CPD requirements applying.

Is the qualification regulated?

Yes. The handbook states that the qualification is regulated by Ofqual.