Level – 6 Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment (Eduqual)
Course Overview
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
NAME OF PROGRAMME:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA- HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Philosophy
The Graduate Diploma- Health, Safety & Environment programme’s objective is to provide students with a high quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), enabling students to take on managerial responsibilities within industry, or work with a regulatory agency or consultancy. The programme has been designed for practitioners and non-practitioners and to provide them with up to date and marketable skills and knowledge that are relevant to a broad spectrum of industries and work environments. This programme is designed to meet the professional development needs of safety and health professionals by providing the latest HSE knowledge, techniques, and skills with an understanding that occupational safety and health is an integral part of doing business in the global competitive world of today. Students in this program will develop the skills and knowledge needed in the field of safety and health management that will allow them to develop, implement, and maintain an effective safety and health program in today’s business and bottom-line oriented companies.
Information on Award
| Final Award | Graduate Diploma- Health, Safety & Environment |
| Programme Title | Graduate Diploma- Health, Safety & Environment |
| LEVEL | 6 |
| Duration of Course | Suggested Time 18 Months.
Can be completed in less time. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must:
· Possess at minimum any related Associate Degree in the relevant field. · EDUQUAL Level 5 Diploma · RQF/QCF/NQF Level 5 Diploma · SCQF Level 8 Diploma · EQF/FHEQ Level 5 Diploma * Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered |
| CREDITS | 240 |
| Major pathways within the course – Where course can lead to different areas of emphasis | Completion of the course can encourage participants to pursue further studies into:
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| Targeted occupations for graduates | After completion of the course, graduates can serve in organizations in positions as:
· Health & Safety Manager · Health & Safety Consultant · Off-Shore HSE Advisor · Health & Safety Specialist |
Programme Aims
| The main aims of the Graduate Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment are to: | · Develop individual skills and prepare participants for management progression in occupational safety and health in their chosen industry sector, mainly through development of both their technical knowledge and skills, and their conceptual, research and analytical abilities.
· Enhance the career development and employability of participants. · Encourage participants to pursue personal development and lifelong learning skills and be self-motivating. |
The Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this program, participants should be able to:
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· Apply discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical occupational health and Safety (OHS)/ workplace health and safety (WHS) situations.
· Think critically to analyses, interpret and conceptualize complex OHS and WHS problems. · Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate OHS and WHS specific solutions and responses. · Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources. · Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts. · Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. · Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values. · Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice. |
Programme Structure and Requirements
| L6-HSE | Unit Title | Unit Level 1 | Unit Credits |
| 1. | Developing and Implementing Health & Safety Policies | 6 | 20 |
| 2. | Development of the Health & Safety Practitioner | 6 | 20 |
| 3. | Health & Safety Compliance | 6 | 20 |
| 4. | Health & Safety Culture | 6 | 20 |
| 5. | Health & Safety Management System | 6 | 20 |
| 6. | Health & Safety Laws and Regulations | 6 | 20 |
| 7. | Project Management | 6 | 20 |
| 8. | Risk Assessment Management | 6 | 20 |
| 9. | Strategic Leadership | 6 | 20 |
| 10. | End-Point Assessment | 6 | 60 |
| Total: | 240 |
Information about Assessment Regulations
Participation and completion of all assessments are mandatory in order to obtain an overall final grade for the unit.
The use of any of the following Assessment Methods may be utilized in the individual assessments
- Course Assignments
- Self-study assignments
- Online Quizzes