BSC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

* * Important notice qualification withdrawal * *

We are writing to inform you that due to a long-term decline in the demand for the International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, the British Safety Council is no longer in a position to offer this qualification. We have set out relevant information on the column to the right in reference to the withdrawal:

For more details, please visit: www.britsafe.org/training-and-learning/deliver-our-qualifications/withdrawn-qualifications/

introduction

Our Diploma course has been designed by a team of experts from health and safety, and education. The focus is on practical health and safety management that can be applied in your workplace and intensive examination preparation.

The Level 6 Diploma is sought-after by employers. Gaining this qualification will boost your career prospects. Diploma holders can apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). Many then progress to become chartered members (CMIOSH).

TARGET AUDIENCE

The Level 6 Diploma is a degree-level qualification for health and safety professionals wishing to progress their careers. Holders of the Level 6 Diploma can apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). Many then progress to become chartered members (CMIOSH).

COURSE DETAILS

COURSE DURATION	LANGUAGE	CERTIFICATE
10 Days (8hrs per day)	ENGLISH	BSC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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COURSE BENEFITS/ PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITY

BSC Diploma in OHS is sought-after by employers.
Gaining this qualification will boost your career prospects.
Diploma holders can apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). Many then progress to become chartered members (CMIOSH)

COURSE OUTLINE

The qualification is divided into three units:

UNIT 1 – PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT	UNIT 2 – SAFEGUARDING PEOPLE’S HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE	UNIT 3 – PROMOTING A POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTURE IN THE WORKPLACE
Element A. Fundamentals of Health and Safety Manage	Element A. Occupational Health	Element A. Developing a Positive Health and Safety Culture
Element B. Applied Health and Safety Management	Element B. Risks to Health at Work	Element B. Developing the Business Case for Health and Safety A consecutive five-week program of study.

Assessment:

UNIT 1 – PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT	UNIT 2 – SAFEGUARDING PEOPLE’S HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE	UNIT 3 – PROMOTING A POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTURE IN THE WORKPLACE
3 hour written examination	2 ½ hour written examination and a workplace-based assignment.	workplace-based assignment

COURSE TYPE: CLASSROOM
Upcoming Course Date

Final Date
(NB these cannot be moved)

Final registrations with BSC for new learner enrolment	31-Mar-21
Final date by which learners must have taken all examinations and assignments	On or before 31 March 2023*
Final date for appeals	5-May-23
Final date for registrations for re-sit examinations and assignments	Registrations for resits available until 14/07/2023- five working days prior to re-sit deadline.
Final date for re-sit examinations and assignments	21-Jul-23
Final date for submission of appeals	1-Sep-23
Qualification certification end date (CED)	24-Nov-23
Replacement certificates *BSC will continue to provide replacement certificates where required for 3 years. A fee will apply*	CED + 3 years