Programmes and frameworks are delivered through BOCAQ-approved training providers.

Please note: BOCAQ does not deliver training directly.

Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management

Foundations (L3)

Designed for entry-level staff, safety assistants, and individuals new to the field. This classroom-based programme builds a solid foundation by teaching trainees how to identify basic workplace hazards—such as fire safety and manual handling—and conduct basic risk assessments. It also provides a vital introduction to key UK compliance frameworks, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, and RIDDOR, preparing trainees for further, higher-level studies.

Delivery Mode Classroom-based instruction
Pathway Role Safety Assistant / Entry level staff

Level 4 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management

Supervisory (L4)

Targets supervisors, team leaders, and junior safety officers through a blended learning model of case studies and site-based audits. This curriculum focuses on active safety leadership, safety culture development, and practical site audits, alongside compliance with ISO 45001 and UK CDM Regulations. Graduates gain the practical skills needed to implement HSE-aligned policies, preparing them directly for roles like Safety Officer or Site Supervisor.

Delivery Mode Blended learning (Case studies & Site audits)
Pathway Role Safety Officer / Site Supervisor

Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management

Advanced (L5)

Tailored for mid-level managers, such as OSH advisors and facility managers, aiming to transition into OSH Manager or Compliance Officer roles. Delivered through online modules and hands-on workplace projects, the training covers strategic safety management systems and CDM auditing. It also expands into broader occupational health concerns, such as managing mental health and ergonomics in the workplace.

Delivery Mode Online modules & Workplace projects
Pathway Role OSH Manager / Compliance Officer

Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management

Advanced (L6)

Equivalent to the final year of a bachelor’s degree and is aimed at senior managers, consultants, and HSE leads. This level dives into organizational risk governance, crisis management, and complex UK/EU regulatory frameworks like REACH and PUWER. Through executive workshops and mentorship, trainees learn how to lead cultural change and engage corporate stakeholders, establishing a clear pathway to roles like Head of HSE or postgraduate MSc programmes.

Delivery Mode Executive workshops & Mentorship
Pathway Role Head of HSE / MSc Entry Pathway

Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management

Executive Strategy (L7)

Represents the pinnacle of the pathway, designed specifically for executive-level leaders, directors, and policymakers. Equivalent to postgraduate study, this program focuses on global OSH strategy, board-level decision-making, corporate governance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration. It also explores cutting-edge innovations, showing leaders how to leverage modern technology like AI and IoT for predictive hazard monitoring.

Delivery Mode Executive-level research & Board briefings
Pathway Role Executive Leader / OSH Director / Policymaker