SafeQual Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management
SafeQual Diploma is an internationally recognised professional qualification that gives you the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career in occupational safety and health (OSH). You’ll graduate with a business-focused understanding of how you can use best practice in OSH to bring benefits to any organisation, in any industry. The Diploma prepares you for full responsibility in managing OSH policy, procedures and practice, reporting to (or as a member of) the senior leadership team.
What you will learn
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to take a leading role in the development of health, safety and wellbeing in any workplace. The topics covered by the Diploma directly link to IOSH’s competency framework. The focus is on applying the best OSH practice to improve business performance.
The Diploma equips you to:
- evaluate, advise, develop and manage opportunities to improve OSH performance and culture
- demonstrate a high level of knowledge and capability in technical specialisms
- demonstrate strong core business skills to implement an organisation’s health, safety and wellbeing requirements
- manage and lead internal and external relationships to influence, challenge and drive change in effective OSH practices and culture
- represent OSH to any stakeholder, using information in a commercially astute way to support decision-making.
100% of learners said they would recommend this qualification to colleagues and other OSH professionals, and 98% stated that it enabled them to develop the knowledge and skills they need for their future as OSH professionals.
SafeQual Level 6 Diploma post‑assessment survey (Nov 2025), hosted by the Awarding Organisation.
Assessment methods
There are no written exams. Instead, you complete one assignment for each of the units, made up of a combination of reports and presentations. The tasks are based on the operations of your current workplace. This means that you and your employer will see the benefits of your work on the Diploma from the very first day.
Unit 1 requires you to complete a self-critique of a safety management system. For Units 2 and 3 you must produce an OSH strategic proposal and presentation based on your business, followed by questioning from an assessor. For Unit 3 you will also need to produce a short reflective statement.
If you are not currently working, you can base your studies on an organisation you know well. Alternatively, select one where you can access the necessary information to enable you to complete the assessment tasks. Your study centre might be able to help you find a suitable organisation.
Your future
When you gain your Diploma, you will have a set of transferable skills that equip you to perform effectively in occupational safety in health in a wide range of industries. You will receive recognition for your expertise from your professional peers and employers.
People who are Certified Members of IOSH are in jobs such as:
- Compliance Manager
- Consultant
- Director
- (Group) Health and Safety Advisor/Coordinator/Consultant/ Director/Manager/Officer
- (Group) Health, Safety and Environment Advisor/Engineer/Officer/Consultant/Manager/Director
- (Group) Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality/QHSE/SHEQ Manager
Managing Director - Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Safety Advisor/Manager/Officer
- Trainer
Entry requirements
There are no mandatory requirements for this qualification. But it is strongly recommended that applicants have completed the IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Practice or equivalent IOSH-accredited qualification and/or have relevant experience.
English language requirements
Learners from countries where English is not widely spoken must demonstrate language comprehension at a level equivalent to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7.0.
Before starting your course, you must ensure that you have joined SafeQual as a member.