Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Nationally recognised accredited qualification
- Flexible assessment methods
- Complete it at your pace
- Offers opportunities for progression

Candidates must be aged 18 or above and must be in a role, or have access to an organisational context, that enables them to generate valid evidence for the qualification.
Roles may include:
Mandatory units include:

https://www.cscs.uk.com/card-type/supervisory/
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Information on applying for Certified status
This qualification has been aligned to the IOSH competency framework and supports professional development and progression within occupational Health and Safety practice.
Candidates who successfully complete the qualification and meet IOSH’s experience requirements will be eligible to apply for Technical Membership and use the postnominal letters TechIOSH. It also supports progression to the Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice (OHSP) Qualification (CertIOSH) and ultimately Chartered membership.
Your Level 3 qualification can be used as evidence for your Level 6 OHSP qualification, if completed within 3 years, meaning you streamline the process and cut down the evidence required for your Level 6.

Please note, to apply for Tech status, you also need to be able to demonstrate you have completed this qualification by providing a copy of your certificate, have least one year of professional experience.
https://iosh.com/membership/levels/certified
Whilst undertaking the qualification, you can apply for student membership, if not already an IOSH member. This is approx. £15 (please check with them direct for pricing) and provides resources such as blogs, magazines, webinars, newsletters, mentors, forums etc. which can support you in achieving your qualification.
https://iosh.com/membership/levels/student
This qualification also support career progress and could open doors to additional qualifications, designed to boost career progression:
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (OHSP)
No Exams, based on work based Assessment:You will be assessed based on the work you’re already doing, making it practical and achievable.
Work and Learn at the Same Time – The qualification is flexible and fits around your job, so you don’t have to take time off to complete it.
The CITB offers all CITB registered business across the UK and who are levy paying, access to grants.
The following qualifications are currently NOT funded, however we suggest you discuss this with your local CITB advisor in case there are changes in the future:
See our funding options page for more details
We suggest you discuss this with your local CITB advisor BEFORE you book to ensure you understand whether funding is available.
Need help? Contact your local CITB advisor for support:
https://www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/what-we-do/citb-in-your-local-area/
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Please contact us on 01670 220 796 to discuss what payment options are available if you are a business or individual.
Possible options include:
For Construction and Supervisory NVQ's and Customer Service:
50% paid upfront before registration of the qualification, and 50% on completion. Please note: certificates will not be provided until final payment has been paid.
For all other qualifications and Training Courses:
Full payment required upfront before registration of the qualification and/or training course.
Please note, for on-site assessments in Central London or Ireland, there will be additional charges applicable. Examples may include:
We normally only need to complete one on‑site assessment visit, but we can arrange extra visits if we both agree they’re needed.
If you already hold an NVQ or another recognised qualification that was completed within the last 3 years and is linked to the qualification you want to complete, you may also be able to use this to cut down on the work that is required where applicable.
This is called 'prior learning'.
You Assessor will review your existing qualifications, training, and experience to identify what can be used towards your qualification. Through a detailed gap analysis, we highlight what you’ve already achieved, where criteria has already been covered and and what gaps is still required to be filled to achieve the qualification, ensuring you don’t repeat criteria you’ve already completed.
In many cases, Prior Learning can be recognised and counted towards your new qualification. We’ll liaise directly with the awarding body on your behalf to confirm what can be accepted, giving you a clear, efficient, and streamlined route to achieving the qualification, and if applicable, the CSCS Card you need.
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