Qualifi qualification in Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM) – Dubai & Abu Dhabi

About the European Safety Council (ESC)

The European Safety Council is a respected international body committed to raising standards in workplace health, safety and environmental management. ESC develops globally benchmarked qualifications, provides robust quality assurance and supports professionals in building advanced technical and managerial capabilities.

Its programmes reflect current global priorities, including sustainability, digital transformation, modern risk management and safety leadership, making them highly relevant to today’s workplaces.

About the QUALIFI qualification

The Qualifi qualification in OHSM is a postgraduate-level programme regulated by Ofqual (UK).

It awards 60 credits and is widely accepted across international markets, including the GCC, UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Professional & academic progression

Successful completion gives learners a strong foundation for progression into senior occupational health and safety management roles and further postgraduate study.

• Recognised by IOSH for the Certified Membership (CertIOSH) academic requirements, subject to IOSH's membership criteria and processes
• Recognised by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), USA, for Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) eligibility, subject to BCSP's requirements
• Supports progression to postgraduate study, subject to each university's admission and recognition-of-prior-learning requirements

Course structure

The programme consists of 4 units, each worth 15 credits:

• Management-Driven, Risk-Based Safety Management Systems
• Globalization, Sustainability, and Safety Culture Performance
• Digitalization and Incident Investigation
• Development as a Strategic Manager

Each unit focuses on strategic thinking, analytical skills and applied leadership, not rote memorisation, giving learners strong capability in high-level HSE decision-making.

Entry criteria

The qualification is open to a wide professional audience, including:

• Holders of an RQF Level 6 or higher qualification in a related field
• Engineering graduates (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Professionals with 3+ years of managerial experience in safety or related sectors
• Holders of an equivalent NEBOSH international qualification
• Holders of ESC’s international qualification in HSE endorsed by Qualifi
• Candidates with relevant experience who demonstrate the capability to undertake study at this level

Learners without formal academic backgrounds may still be accepted based on maturity, workplace exposure and aptitude.

Learning outcomes

By completing this qualification, learners will be able to:

• Evaluate and implement advanced occupational health and safety management systems
• Analyse and apply risk assessment methodologies across complex work environments
• Assess safety culture, performance indicators and organisational behaviour
• Integrate sustainability, digital transformation and globalisation trends into HSE strategy
• Lead investigations using modern tools and digital frameworks
• Demonstrate strategic management capabilities aligned with senior HSE roles

This qualification develops not just knowledge, but leadership, systems thinking and professional judgement.

Assessment process

The assessment model is flexible and designed for working professionals:

• Learners receive unit guidance and questions from the assessor
• Responses may be developed using research, workplace examples and technical references
• Assessors provide detailed feedback
• Learners revise submissions until all criteria are met
• All submissions are checked using strict plagiarism detection tools

Learners have up to 18 months to complete the qualification, with full support from Arbrit and ESC throughout the process.

Benefits of the Qualifi qualification

• Recognised Ofqual-regulated qualification with 60 credits
• Supports progression to postgraduate study, subject to university admission requirements
• Strong career progression, ideal for Safety Officers moving towards Safety Manager or Senior HSE roles
• Widely preferred by organisations seeking strategic HSE leadership
• Curriculum reflects modern challenges, including digitalisation, sustainability and global safety governance
• Enhances professional credibility and opens doors to international roles

A programme at this level demands commitment, and Arbrit makes sure you never face the process alone. With expert support and internationally recognised standards, this qualification is a clear step towards senior HSE leadership.

How you'll train

• Training at our centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and KSA, or on your site
• Hands-on practice on the same equipment your teams use at work
• Certified trainers who bring years of site experience into every course