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Care homes are owned and managed by a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, the NHS, and organisations from the private and voluntary sectors. They differ from other workplaces because they are not only places of work; they are also homes for their residents. They should be places where the dignity and freedom of the residents is respected, and where everyone’s health and safety is managed effectively. To achieve this, everyone involved must understand their responsibilities. This course discusses the legislation that applies to care homes, the responsibilities of management and employees and looks at developing systems of work. It also covers what to do in some common hazards you might encounter as well as some Emergency situations. It concludes by discussing some aspects of the work environment and staff welfare.

Overview The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a qualification for aspiring senior health and safety professionals. It is aimed at learners who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures on a day-to-day basis in an organisation. They are likely to be managers looking to improve their knowledge and skills. The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification is to develop occupational health and safety management skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in Occupational Health and Safety Management and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of occupational health and safety in the workplace. Individuals successfully completing the diploma qualification will be eligible to apply for the Certified level of membership CertIOSH. Entry requirements For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification, learners will be expected to possess: A minimum of a Level 6 qualification such as the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 qualification; or An honours degree (2.2) with relevant knowledge and experience in the occupational health and safety sector Learners must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course. Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. Delivery This distance learning course is flexible in its delivery and designed for part-time learning. Learners receive two core textbooks and access to our learning management system (LMS) where they can access range of learning resources to support them in their studies. Learners are allocated a tutor to support them in their studies and assess their assignment submissions. Assessment All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

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