OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Overview

OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been developed to enable learners to gain an understanding of health and safety practices within a working environment. It provides insight into how to manage workplace issues and covers the areas you would encounter in a health and safety role.

This programme will allow learners to :

• Firstly, Understand the different roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the working environment
• Be aware of safety and welfare rules in the working environment
• Understand the elements of a health and social policy
• Understand the benefits of safety management systems in organisations
• Be able to review health and safety procedures across an organisation
• Be able to communicate effectively when contributing to the maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment
• Understand the importance of working with others to maintain a healthy and safe workplace.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment
• Understand risks and control methods for workplace hazards
• Know how to manage the effects of accidents and incidents
• And lastly, Be able to monitor risks and incident management

Finally, this course is suitable for those wishing to work in health and safety positions in a variety of sectors and will provide the real-world knowledge and skills that organisations and employers demand.

Individuals successfully completing the qualification will be eligible to apply for Associate (AIOSH) / Technical (Tech IOSH) membership.

Delivery Methods

To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a range of flexible delivery methods, allowing learners to study in a way that suits their needs and schedules.

Learners will be able to:

•  Access all course materials – including online modules, study guides, and written assignments.
•  Receive expert tutor support throughout the course.
•  Use the LCPS Online Learning Portal – available 24/7, providing a user-friendly platform for all study resources.
•  Obtain detailed assignment briefings to guide assessment preparation.
•  Access high-quality study notes designed to support learning and understanding.
•  Receive assignment feedback and marks to monitor progress and improvement.
•  Earn a fully accredited UK qualification upon successful completion.
•  Get dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, or email (Monday to Friday).
•  Enjoy full academic and administrative support from enrolment to course completion.

Duration

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety in available in two modes:

• 03 Months
• 06 Months

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by Ofqual-regulated qualification.

Course Delivery

• Online

Entry Requirements

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can be offered to learners from age 16.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, However, it is important that learners are able to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus in the language that the course delivery and assessment will be completed in.

We will work with centres to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria. Some working knowledge of health and safety in the work environment would be advantageous.