Qualification pathways
Choose the next level for your role—not simply the next course.
Start with your responsibility, experience and intended outcome. An advisor can then confirm the awarding body, entry requirements and assessment route.
Career progression
A simple way to frame the journey.
This is a guidance model, not an equivalency chart. Exact levels and progression depend on the named qualification.
- Stage 1
Entry and awareness
Core responsibilities, hazards and safe systems of work.
- Stage 2
Practitioner
Role-specific knowledge for people applying controls day to day.
- Stage 3
Manager and supervisor
Leadership, assurance and operational decision-making.
- Stage 4
Advanced qualification
Deeper professional or regulated study with defined entry and assessment requirements.
Browse by subject
Find the pathway that matches your work.
- Health, Safety & Environment27 recorded programmes
- Food Safety & Hospitality6 recorded programmes
- Fire Safety & Emergency Response4 recorded programmes
- Leadership & Management11 recorded programmes
- Environment & Sustainability1 recorded programmes
- Construction & Site Safety1 recorded programmes
- First Aid & Medical Response2 recorded programmes
Important distinction: an OTHM Level 6 diploma and a Level 6 NVQ are different qualifications with different structures and assessment approaches. They are not presented as interchangeable on this site; confirm the exact title and awarding body before applying.