Occupational Health and Safety Practice
The LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is designed to provide the learner with advanced knowledge and strategic skills to lead and manage health and safety at senior levels. This qualification equips the learner to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive health and safety policies, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety within complex organisational environments.
The learner gains expertise in risk management, legislative frameworks, and strategic leadership, preparing them for senior roles such as health and safety manager, advisor, or consultant. This course is ideal for learners with existing health and safety experience or those in management positions responsible for organisational safety.
Through the LICQual Level 5 Diploma, the learner develops the competence to influence workplace culture, shape policies, and manage health and safety systems effectively. Completing this qualification positions the learner as a recognised expert capable of leading initiatives, improving compliance, and fostering safer, healthier work environments across industries.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
360
Qualification #
LICQ2200037
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Requirement: Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Educational Requirements: Applicant should hold a Level 4 Health and Safety qualification or equivalent knowledge.
- Experience: Applicant should have substantial workplace experience in supervisory, managerial, or health and safety roles.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicant should have competent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200037-1 |
Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200037-2 |
Strategic Risk Management |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200037-3 |
Developing Health and Safety Systems |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200037-4 |
Leadership and Culture in Health and Safety |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200037-5 LICQ2200037-6 |
Accident Investigation and Reporting Emergency Planning and Response |
10 10 |
60 60 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations
- Understand the key health and safety laws and regulations applicable to the workplace, both nationally and internationally.
- Apply health and safety legislation to ensure organisational compliance and reduce legal risks.
- Recognise the roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and safety professionals in adhering to safety regulations.
Strategic Risk Management
- Conduct advanced risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies at an organisational level.
- Apply strategic thinking to mitigate risks and protect employees, the environment, and the organisation’s assets.
Developing Health and Safety Systems
- Design and implement effective health and safety management systems within an organisation.
- Monitor and evaluate health and safety performance and make recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure continuous improvement of safety systems in line with evolving regulations and workplace risks.
Leadership and Culture in Health and Safety
- Lead and influence the development of a positive health and safety culture within an organisation.
- Develop and communicate health and safety policies and initiatives to engage employees at all levels.
- Create strategies to promote safety as a core organisational value and a shared responsibility.
Accident Investigation and Reporting
- Investigate workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Develop action plans to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
- Prepare detailed accident reports, ensuring legal compliance and the sharing of lessons learned across the organisation.
Emergency Planning and Response
- Develop, implement, and test emergency preparedness plans tailored to organisational needs.
- Identify potential emergency scenarios and prepare appropriate response strategies.
- Train employees on their roles and responsibilities during an emergency, ensuring effective and coordinated responses.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Health and Safety Managers aiming to advance strategic leadership skills.
- Safety Advisors responsible for developing and implementing OHS policies.
- Senior Safety Consultants providing organisational risk management solutions.
- Operations Managers overseeing workplace safety across multiple sites.
- Compliance Officers ensuring adherence to national and international safety standards.
- Risk Management Professionals managing organisational health and safety programs.
- Project Managers responsible for safety in high-risk industries such as construction, oil, gas, and manufacturing.
- Facility Managers overseeing safety, health, and environmental compliance.
- Professionals seeking to formalise extensive OHS experience with a recognised qualification.
- Learners aspiring to leadership roles in occupational health and safety.
- Corporate executives looking to embed safety culture in organisational practices.
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) coordinators managing workplace hazards and compliance.
- Professionals aiming to influence health and safety policy at strategic organisational levels.
- Learners preparing for internationally recognised senior health and safety roles.
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.