OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management is to provide learners with the skills and understanding in risk management that align with good strategic decision making to maintain organizations’ competitive advantage.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management programme provides an in-depth understanding of risk and their application in practice both for financial and non-financial organisations. Learners will learn both theoretical and practical understanding of risk including risk
measurement and modelling.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or to work toward a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management qualification, learners must
possess:
✓ An honors degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas
qualification
✓ Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery
center regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
✓ Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course
✓ English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must
provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English
Language Expectations page in this website
MANDATORY UNITS:
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units.
EQUIVALENCES:
The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full master’s
programme.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE:
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
✓ mandatory units
✓ 120 credits
✓ Equivalences to Master’s Degrees
✓ Examination Type – Assignments only.
✓ Progression to relevant Master’s top-up programmers – UK.
✓ Regulated by Ofqual – UK
DURATION AND DELIVERY:
- The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centers only.
ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION:
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the center 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. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall
achievement has been arrived at.
PROGRESSIONS: :
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are
eligible to progress to Master’s top-up at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing. For more information visit University Progressions page in this website.
UNLIMITED TUTOR SUPPORT:
Our Tutors use the Virtual platform to support students around the world. Our messaging system and support forums are an excellent way to engage, where our tutors can provide expert support.
Note:
A certificate in IOSH Managing Safely is given to successful participants.