L3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians
The Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians is the only regulated qualification for OHTs, developed in association with the Society of Occupational Medicine (SoM).
Free iOH Membership
Personalised Learning Plans
Support for up to 12 months
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 6 mandatory modules which is taught through a week-long remote classroom followed by eLearning modules, and 1-1 remote sessions to help learners complete their portfolios. Learners can benefit from engaging directly with their tutor and have the opportunity for peer networking during the initial week-long remote classroom.
Following the online classroom dates, learners will then continue to complete their student portfolios online, which consists of online assignment submissions and remote observations, done in the learner’s own time.
The estimated total time to complete this qualification (including time taken to complete portfolios) is 3 months. After your initial assessment, your tutor will develop a personalised learning plan for you, so that you can fit your learning around work and family commitments.
Entry Requirements
Learners should be over the age of 18 and be working as an Occupational Health Technician.
Assessment methods
Learners will complete an online portfolio of evidence, which will include assignments, projects, reflective journals, presentations, written questions, professional discussions and an on-site observation.
Unit 1: The role and responsibilities of the Occupational Health Technician
- Scope of practice
- Code of Conduct
- Duty of Care
- Boundaries & Accountability
- Consent
- Confidentiality
- UK GDPR
- Access to Medical Records Act
- Subject Access Request
Unit 2: Professional behaviour for Occupational Health Technicians
- Organisational policies and procedures
- Safeguarding and mental health
- Equality and diversity
- SEQOHS
- ISO 9001
- Clinical Governance
- Escalation procedures
- Communication skills
- CPD
Unit 3: Risk Management for the Occupational Health Technician
- Role of the HSE
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Management of HS at Work Regulations
- RIDDOR
- COSHH
- Noise at Work Regulations
- Vibration at Work Regulations
- DSE Regulations
- Manual Handling Regulations
- Risk Assessment methodology
- Health Surveillance
- H&S of OHT
- Clinical hygiene
- Infection control
Unit 4: Safe and effective use of screening equipment for occupational health technicians
- Height, weight, BMI, BP and pulse, vision, skin surveillance
- HAVS
- Musculoskeletal assessments
- Audiometry: Preparation for audiometry, calibration, ear exam, contraindications, performing audiometry
- Spirometry: Preparation for spirometry, contraindications, calibration, performing spirometry
Unit 5: • Understanding fitness for role screening
- Importance of fitness for role screening
- Difference between legal requirement, ACoP, guidance, best practice, company policy
- Examples of standards: fire service, police, construction, rail, divers, drivers
- Specific risks: working at height, confined spaces, lone workers
- Health surveillance
- Biological monitoring
Unit 6: Understanding health risk management and health improvement
- Health Risk Management
- Health protection
- Health improvement
Our Standard Route is suitable for all Occupational Health Technicians who want to gain a recognised and regulated qualification to demonstrate their competency.
This route includes:
- Remote classroom learning
- Support from Compass tutors for up to 12 months
- Free student membership to iOH
- A personalised learning plan
To enrol, select your preferred classroom dates below and complete this enrolment form.
The total price for the Standard Route is £1495 + vat. Payment plans are available starting from £250+ vat per month. Speak to a member of our team by emailing info@compass-ms.co.uk to find out more about using payment plans.
Occupational Health Technicians who choose the Health & Safety Diversification Bundle will not only get access to everything on the Standard Route, but will also gain access to the NEBOSH National General Certificate eLearning study materials.
This route is a great option for learners who want to diversify their resumes and are interested in completing this globally recognised Health & Safety qualification while saving money.
The NEBOSH General Certificate covers
- How health and safety can be effectively managed
- Legal requirements for health and safety in the UK
- Identification and control of workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge.
The H&S Diversification Bundle costs £1790 + vat. This option can be selected at the checkout after you have chosen your preferred course start dates for the Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians. Exam fees for the NEBOSH General Certificate cost £184, and are only payable once your exam date has been chosen.
Choose your start dates below for the Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians
Pay in up to 6 monthly instalments when you add your selected course dates to your cart.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians
Whilst eLearning is a sufficient option if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, a blended classroom course whether attended in person or virtually will always be superior for the following reasons.
- Tutor support in real-time. No waiting around for answers to questions, develop a professional relationship with your tutor and get the most from their teaching and experience.
- Peer networking. A classroom course gives you the opportunity to meet and network with occupational health technicians from other backgrounds and industries, which provides added value to broadening your horizons.
- Dedicated learning time. With a structured classroom course, it is easier to manage your schedule and requires less self discipline than self guided eLearning.
ELCAS funding is available to eligible learners.
Yes it is – while other courses may be CPD accredited, this certificate qualification is the only qualification for OHTs regulated by Ofqual, and accredited by Open Awards.
