OHSMS Lead Implementer
In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is essential for organisational success. The LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Implementer course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to implement, manage, and improve an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in line with ISO 45001:2018.
Learners gain a comprehensive understanding of international health and safety standards, including risk identification, hazard assessment, and proactive strategies to prevent workplace injuries and promote employee well-being. The course emphasizes practical application, enabling learners to develop, implement, and maintain effective OHSMS frameworks that enhance compliance, performance, and safety culture within organisations.
Through this qualification, learners are prepared to take a lead role in driving health and safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering safer, more productive workplaces. By completing the course, learners acquire the expertise to strengthen occupational health and safety systems and contribute to long-term organisational resilience and employee well-being.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Implementer
Total Units
5
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200124
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Implementer, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Requirements: A basic understanding of risk management principles is recommended.
- Experience: Previous experience in leadership, management, or project management roles may also be advantageous, but it is not mandatory.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants should have a sufficient level of English language proficiency.
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Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200124-1 |
Occupational Health and Safety Management system |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200124-2 |
ISO 45001:2018 (OHS) |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200124-3 |
Overview of the ISO 45001:2018 standard & Clauses |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200124-4 |
Development of OHSMS standards |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200124-5 |
Structure of Standards of ISO 45001:2018 (OHS) |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200124-6 |
Implementation and Continuous Improvement of OHSMS |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- Understand the key principles of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
- Recognize the role of OHSMS in creating a safer work environment.
- Identify the elements that form an effective OHSMS.
ISO 45001:2018 (OHS)
- Understand the purpose and scope of ISO 45001:2018.
- Recognize the benefits of adopting ISO 45001:2018 within an organisation.
- Identify the key components and principles of ISO 45001:2018.
Overview of the ISO 45001:2018 Standard & Clauses
- Gain knowledge of the clauses in the ISO 45001:2018 standard.
- Understand the requirements of each clause in the standard.
- Identify how the clauses relate to each other and their application in the management of occupational health and safety.
Development of OHSMS Standards
- Understand the development process of Occupational Health and Safety Management System standards.
- Gain insight into how standards like ISO 45001:2018 are created and revised.
- Identify the critical elements of OHSMS standards necessary for compliance and continuous improvement.
Structure of Standards of ISO 45001:2018 (OHS)
- Understand the High-Level Structure (HLS) and how it is applied in ISO 45001:2018.
- Recognize how the structure of ISO 45001:2018 aligns with other ISO management system standards.
- Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model and its integration within ISO 45001:2018.
Implementation and Continuous Improvement of OHSMS
- Learners can plan, implement, and monitor an OHSMS following ISO 45001:2018 standards.
- Learners can assess OHS risks, set performance objectives, and apply corrective actions for improvement.
- Learners can evaluate OHSMS effectiveness, ensure compliance, and promote a strong safety culture.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Health and safety managers or officers
- OHS professionals seeking to gain expertise in ISO 45001:2018
- Quality managers or those responsible for quality management systems
- Individuals involved in the design, development, and implementation of management systems
- Internal auditors who want to specialise in occupational health and safety audits
- Consultants advising organisations on the adoption of OHSMS or ISO 45001
- Senior managers and executives responsible for OHS in their organisation
- Anyone looking to become an internal or lead auditor for ISO 45001:2018
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.