LICQual UK Graduate Diploma in Safety Management – GradDip Safety
The LICQual UK Graduate Diploma in Safety Management – GradDip Safety is an advanced professional qualification designed for Learners who want to develop high-level knowledge and competence in occupational health and safety management, workplace risk control, safety leadership and organisational compliance. The programme supports professionals in understanding how effective safety management systems can help organisations identify hazards, manage risks, prevent incidents and promote a strong culture of health, safety and continuous improvement.
In today’s increasingly complex working environments, organisations require competent safety professionals who can contribute to strategic decision-making, develop effective safety policies and manage occupational risks across diverse industries. This Graduate Diploma in Safety Management provides Learners with advanced knowledge of safety legislation, risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, safety management systems and leadership practices.
The course is particularly relevant for experienced health and safety professionals seeking to strengthen their professional knowledge and progress towards senior safety management responsibilities. Learners will explore the relationship between effective safety leadership, organisational performance and the protection of employees, contractors and other stakeholders.
By completing the LICQual UK Graduate Diploma in Safety Management – GradDip Safety, Learners can enhance their understanding of modern occupational safety principles and develop the professional knowledge required to contribute confidently to safer, more compliant and resilient workplaces. LICQual offers qualifications across occupational health and safety and related professional sectors through its qualification portfolio and approved learning partners.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual UK Graduate Diploma in Safety Management – GradDip Safety
Total Units
5
Total Credits
50
GLH
200
Qualification #
LICQ2201363
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance and Quality Control QA/QC, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201363-1 |
Advanced Safety Management Systems |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201363-2 |
Occupational Health and Environmental Management |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201363-3 |
Fire Protection and Emergency Response |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201363-4 |
Engineering Controls and Safety Sciences |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201363-5 |
Safety Leadership, Training, and Legal Framework |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Safety Management Systems
Credits: 10
This unit covers key areas of advanced safety management, including:
- ISO 45001 framework, safety culture and management accountability
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and risk matrix implementation
- Incident investigation, root cause analysis, interviewing techniques and reporting protocols
- Audit procedures, system effectiveness and leading safety performance indicators
Unit 2: Occupational Health and Environmental Management
Credits: 10
This unit focuses on occupational health and environmental risk management, including:
- Chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazard recognition
- Hierarchy of controls, ventilation and PPE programme design
- Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)
- Waste management, hazardous materials handling and community safety
Unit 3: Fire Protection and Emergency Response
Credits: 10
This unit develops knowledge of fire safety and emergency preparedness, including:
- Chemistry and classification of fires and fuel hazards
- Extinguisher selection, sprinkler systems and alarm infrastructure
- Means of egress, building codes and evacuation routing
- Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Incident Command System (ICS)
Unit 4: Engineering Controls and Safety Sciences
Credits: 10
This unit explores engineering-based approaches to workplace safety, including:
- Machine guarding, electrical safety and lockout/tag-out (LOTO)
- Fall protection, scaffolding and confined space entry controls
- Powered industrial trucks (PITs) and safe transport operations
- Safety mathematics, including fall clearance, ventilation rates and noise dosimetry
Unit 5: Safety Leadership, Training, and Legal Framework
Credits: 10
This unit focuses on safety leadership, workforce development and legal responsibilities, including:
- Business and training-related safety issues
- Regulatory compliance, recordkeeping and legal liability
- Training needs assessment, curriculum development and delivery methods
- Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) and worker engagement strategies
- Calculating return on investment (ROI) for safety programmes
The LICQual UK Graduate Diploma in Safety Management – GradDip Safety is designed for Learners who want to develop advanced knowledge and professional competence in occupational health and safety management. It is particularly suitable for:
- Health and Safety Professionals seeking to progress towards senior safety management and leadership roles.
- Safety Officers and HSE Practitioners who want to strengthen their knowledge of risk management, safety systems and workplace compliance.
- Managers and Supervisors responsible for maintaining safe working environments and managing workplace risks.
- Engineers and Technical Professionals involved in operational safety, hazard control and risk assessment.
- Risk and Compliance Professionals looking to expand their understanding of occupational safety management.
- Experienced Professionals seeking an advanced qualification to support career progression in health, safety and risk management.
- Career Progression Seekers aiming to develop the knowledge required for higher-level responsibilities in safety leadership and organisational safety management.
This programme is suitable for Learners from a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, engineering, healthcare, logistics and other sectors where effective safety management is essential.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.