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TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Engineering

Successfully completing this qualification will grant learner 1 CPD hour in Accounting and Finance

The TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE) is a premier professional qualification designed for individuals seeking to demonstrate advanced expertise in managing health, safety, and environmental systems at a strategic and organisational level. The qualification equips learners with the knowledge, analytical skills, and professional competence required to lead and oversee integrated HSE frameworks within complex and high-risk organisational environments.

Recognised internationally, this diploma is ideal for senior managers, directors, HSE leaders, and consultants who are responsible for setting safety strategy, ensuring legal and standards compliance, and influencing organisational safety culture. The programme emphasises leadership, governance, and management capability, enabling learners to design, implement, and continually improve health, safety, and environmental management systems aligned with international best practice.

The curriculum focuses on advanced topics including risk management and engineering-based decision-making, legislative and regulatory frameworks, environmental management, organisational leadership, and strategic safety planning. Learners develop the ability to identify hazards, evaluate complex risks, design preventative and control measures, and establish policies that protect people, assets, and the environment while supporting business objectives.

A key feature of the TQual Level 7 IDHSEE is its applied and practice-focused assessment approach. Learners are assessed through scenario-based assignments, analytical tasks, and professional evaluation, enabling them to demonstrate how theoretical principles are applied in real organisational contexts. This ensures that graduates are not only knowledgeable but also capable of making informed, defensible decisions at a senior management level.

Achievement of this qualification significantly enhances career prospects and professional credibility. It is highly valued across a wide range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, healthcare, logistics, and process industries. Graduates are well prepared for senior roles such as Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, HSE Director, Compliance Manager, Risk Manager, or Safety Consultant.

The TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE) also supports lifelong professional development, encouraging continuous improvement, ethical practice, and strategic leadership in health, safety, and environmental management. It provides a strong foundation for further professional recognition and advanced career progression within the global health and safety profession.

 

This qualification represents a significant step for professionals committed to achieving excellence in health, safety, and environmental leadership and to making a meaningful contribution to safer, more sustainable workplaces worldwide.

Course overview

TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE)

To enrol in the TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE), candidates are expected to meet the following entry requirements:

Professional Experience

Candidates should have relevant professional experience in roles involving health, safety, and/or environmental responsibilities. This may include managing safety systems, overseeing risk management activities, contributing to compliance initiatives, or supporting organisational health and safety performance. Experience at a supervisory, managerial, or advisory level is advantageous.

Educational Background

There are no mandatory academic prerequisites; however, candidates will normally benefit from holding a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, or a related discipline. Applicants without formal qualifications but with substantial industry experience may also be considered, subject to initial assessment by the centre.

Current or Relevant Role

Candidates should be working in, or have access to, a role or organisational context where health, safety, and environmental management principles can be applied and evaluated. This may include positions involving decision-making, policy implementation, risk assessment, or leadership of HSE-related activities.

Skills and Knowledge

Learners are expected to have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management concepts, and management system principles. The ability to analyse organisational issues, interpret standards, and apply professional judgement is important for successful progression at Level 7.

Assessment Readiness

As this qualification uses scenario-based and analytical assessment methods, candidates must be capable of producing structured written responses, critical evaluations, and evidence-based solutions aligned with real-world organisational challenges.

Commitment to Professional Development

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to independent learning, reflective practice, and continuous professional development, as the programme is designed to develop strategic-level competence and leadership capability in health, safety, and environmental management.

Book A : Advanced Safety & Engineering Principles

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Safety Engineering

Chapter 2 – Advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Engineering

Chapter 3 – Mechanical and Electrical Safety Engineering

Chapter 4 – Human Factors Engineering

Chapter 5 – Safety Management Systems and Engineering Leadership

Chapter 6 – Accident Investigation and Forensic Engineering

Chapter 7 – Reliability Engineering and System Safety

Chapter 8 – Legal, Ethical and International Standards

Book B : Process Safety, Fire, Explosion & Environmental Engineering

Chapter 1 – Process Safety Management (PSM)

Chapter 2 – HAZOP, HAZID & Advanced Hazard Analysis

Chapter 3 – Fire Engineering & Fire Dynamics

Chapter 4 – Explosion Science & Mitigation Engineering

Chapter 5 – Environmental Engineering ControlsChapter 6 – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) &
Sustainability

Chapter 7 – Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) & Functional Safety

Chapter 8 – Engineering Case Studies (High-Hazard Industries)

 

BOOK A – Advanced Safety & Engineering Principles

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Safety Engineering

  1. Analyse the principles and scope of safety engineering and distinguish it from traditional occupational safety practice.

  2. Evaluate systems engineering concepts and their role in identifying and controlling hazards within complex socio-technical systems.

  3. Assess the professional responsibilities and global role of Safety Engineers across high-risk industries.

Chapter 2 – Advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Engineering

  1. Apply advanced risk assessment methodologies including QRA, ALARP, and consequence modelling to complex industrial scenarios.

  2. Evaluate barrier-based risk models to identify threats, control effectiveness, and escalation pathways.

  3. Analyse the reliability and performance of risk reduction measures using leading and lagging indicators.

Chapter 3 – Mechanical and Electrical Safety Engineering

  1. Analyse mechanical and electrical hazards and evaluate engineered controls to prevent high-energy failures.

  2. Assess risks associated with rotating machinery, electrical systems, arc flash, and energy isolation.

  3. Evaluate the integration of mechanical and electrical safety controls within engineered system architectures.

Chapter 4 – Human Factors Engineering

  1. Analyse human reliability and error mechanisms using recognised human factors methodologies.

  2. Evaluate the influence of human–machine interaction, control room design, and communication on safety performance.

  3. Assess the impact of fatigue, workload, and organisational factors on human performance and system safety.

Chapter 5 – Safety Management Systems and Engineering Leadership

  1. Evaluate the integration of Safety Management Systems with engineering design, operations, and risk governance.

  2. Analyse leadership behaviours, safety culture, and organisational structures influencing risk management.

  3. Apply High Reliability Organisation principles to improve operational resilience and safety performance.

Chapter 6 – Accident Investigation and Forensic Engineering

  1. Analyse engineering failure mechanisms and their contribution to major industrial accidents.

  2. Apply structured investigation and root cause analysis techniques to identify systemic and technical causes.

  3. Evaluate lessons learned from historical disasters to improve future safety and engineering controls.

Chapter 7 – Reliability Engineering and System Safety

  1. Apply reliability engineering concepts to assess system performance and failure behaviour.

  2. Evaluate functional safety principles, SIL requirements, and safety-critical system integrity.

  3. Analyse the effectiveness of redundancy, diversity, and defence-in-depth strategies in risk reduction.

Chapter 8 – Legal, Ethical and International Standards

  1. Analyse legal and ethical obligations of Safety Engineers within international regulatory frameworks.

  2. Evaluate the application of global safety standards and codes across engineering disciplines.

  3. Assess corporate governance and ethical decision-making in managing safety and environmental risks.

BOOK B – Process Safety, Fire, Explosion & Environmental Engineering

Chapter 1 – Process Safety Management (PSM)

  1. Analyse Process Safety Management frameworks and their role in controlling major accident hazards.

  2. Evaluate process deviations, upset conditions, and chemical hazards within complex operations.

  3. Assess the integration of PSM principles into organisational safety governance and operations.

Chapter 2 – HAZOP, HAZID & Advanced Hazard Analysis

  1. Apply HAZOP and HAZID techniques to systematically identify process hazards and deviations.

  2. Evaluate Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and SIL requirements to assess risk tolerability.

  3. Analyse risk acceptance criteria and the effectiveness of independent protection layers.

Chapter 3 – Fire Engineering & Fire Dynamics

  1. Analyse fire chemistry, heat transfer, and fire development mechanisms in industrial environments.

  2. Evaluate fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems using engineering principles.

  3. Assess fire risk scenarios to inform effective prevention and mitigation strategies.

Chapter 4 – Explosion Science & Mitigation Engineering

  1. Analyse explosion mechanisms including VCEs, dust explosions, and runaway reactions.

  2. Evaluate explosion modelling, overpressure effects, and escalation potential.

  3. Assess engineering mitigation measures such as venting, suppression, and isolation.

Chapter 5 – Environmental Engineering Controls

  1. Analyse environmental hazards and evaluate engineering controls for air, water, and soil protection.

  2. Assess pollution control technologies and emission management strategies.

  3. Evaluate noise, vibration, and ventilation engineering measures to reduce environmental impact.

Chapter 6 – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Sustainability

  1. Apply Environmental Impact Assessment methodologies to evaluate project-related risks.

  2. Analyse sustainability principles, lifecycle impacts, and environmental risk management.

  3. Evaluate the integration of ISO 14001 within organisational environmental management systems.

Chapter 7 – Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) & Functional Safety

  1. Analyse the SIS lifecycle and functional safety requirements for high-hazard operations.

  2. Evaluate PFD calculations, instrumentation reliability, and diagnostic coverage.

  3. Assess compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards in system design and operation.

Chapter 8 – Engineering Case Studies (High-Hazard Industries)

  1. Analyse real-world engineering failures across high-hazard industries.

  2. Evaluate causal factors, control failures, and organisational weaknesses in major accidents.

  3. Apply lessons learned to improve future engineering design, risk control, and safety management.

Graduates of the TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE) gain access to a wide range of professional and academic progression opportunities. The qualification provides a strong foundation for individuals seeking senior management, leadership, advisory, and consultancy roles in health, safety, and environmental management, as well as progression into further professional development.

Professional Progression

Successful completion of the IDHSEE prepares learners for senior and strategic roles such as:

  • Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager / Senior HSE Manager – leading organisational HSE strategies and management systems.

  • Head of Health and Safety / HSE Lead – overseeing enterprise-wide safety governance and compliance frameworks.

  • Risk Manager / HSE Risk Advisor – managing organisational risk profiles and safety performance at a strategic level.

  • Health and Safety Consultant – providing professional advisory services across multiple industries.

  • Compliance and Governance Manager – ensuring alignment with international standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Safety and Environmental Advisor (Senior Level) – supporting complex projects and high-risk operations.

These roles are commonly found across sectors including construction, oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, utilities, and process industries, where effective health, safety, and environmental management is critical to organisational success.

Academic and Professional Development Progression

The TQual Level 7 IDHSEE supports continued learning and professional development, including:

  • Progression to postgraduate-level qualifications or specialist diplomas in health, safety, environmental management, risk management, or leadership (subject to provider entry criteria).

  • Entry into research-informed or advanced professional programmes, where applicable, building on strategic and analytical skills developed at Level 7.

  • Enhanced eligibility for professional development pathways with recognised health and safety bodies.

Professional Recognition and Memberships

Graduates of the IDHSEE may be eligible to apply for membership or advancement within recognised professional organisations, subject to individual entry requirements and experience, including:

  • International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) – membership or fellowship routes.

Membership eligibility is subject to each organisation’s independent assessment criteria.

Broader Career Opportunities

Completion of the IDHSEE enables graduates to:

  • Contribute to organisational policy development in health, safety, and environmental management.

  • Participate as speakers or contributors at professional conferences, seminars, and industry forums.

  • Support the implementation of innovative safety systems, risk management tools, and sustainable practices.

  • Act as professional mentors, internal auditors, or subject matter experts within their organisations.

frequently asked questions

Who should enroll in this course?

This course is designed for experienced professionals operating at a senior or strategic level, including managers, directors, consultants, and health, safety, and environmental leaders who are responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing organisational HSE strategies. It is particularly suited to individuals involved in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, and the leadership of health, safety, and environmental systems across a range of industries. The programme is intended for professionals in decision-making and advisory roles who wish to enhance their strategic capability, demonstrate advanced competence, and strengthen their professional credibility in health, safety, and environmental management.

 

Candidates for this course are expected to have relevant professional experience in roles involving health, safety, and environmental management responsibilities. Applicants should be working in, or have access to, positions where they contribute to risk management, regulatory compliance, policy implementation, or the leadership of health, safety and environmental activities within an organisation.

While holding a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in health and safety, environmental management, engineering, or a related discipline is advantageous, it is not mandatory. Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered based on the breadth and relevance of their professional experience, subject to an initial assessment by the approved centre.

 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate applied competence through structured analysis, scenario-based assessment, and professional discussion. The qualification does not rely solely on portfolio evidence; however, learners should be capable of drawing upon real organisational contexts and professional experience to support their assessments and demonstrate leadership-level understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.

The TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE) is a comprehensive Level 7 training and assessment programme, designed to develop advanced professional competence in health, safety, and environmental management.

The qualification carries a total of 180 credits, reflecting the academic depth and professional complexity expected at Level 7.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

  • TQT: 1,200 hours

Total Qualification Time includes all learning activities required to achieve the qualification, including guided learning, independent study, research, assessment preparation, and completion of assessments.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

  • GLH: 480 hours

 

Guided Learning Hours include tutor-led sessions, workshops, seminars, structured learning activities, and supervised academic or professional support delivered by TQUAL AB Approved Training Centres (ATCs).

 

No, this qualification is not equivalent to a PhD. However, the credits earned from this diploma can be considered for further academic pursuits, including doctoral programs in related fields.

 
 

The TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE) may be delivered through a range of approved learning formats, including online delivery, face-to-face sessions, or blended learning. The specific mode of delivery is determined by the TQUAL AB Approved Training Centre (ATC) in accordance with awarding body requirements, learner needs, and available learning resources.

All delivery formats must meet TQUAL AB quality assurance standards, ensure adequate guided learning, and support learners in achieving the required learning outcomes and assessment standards.

The TQual Level 7 International Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management (IDHSEE) is assessed through a rigorous three-part assessment framework, consisting of two written examination papers and one professional interview. This assessment structure is designed to evaluate learners’ advanced knowledge, analytical ability, and strategic application of health, safety, and environmental management principles.

  • Paper A focuses on advanced safety engineering, risk management, leadership, and management system application, using scenario-based and analytical questions.

  • Paper B assesses process safety, fire and explosion engineering, environmental management, and quantitative risk and reliability calculations, including applied problem-solving tasks.

  • The Professional Interview is conducted to confirm the authenticity of the submitted work, assess the learner’s depth of understanding, and evaluate their ability to defend professional judgments and decisions made within the written assessments.

All assessment components must be successfully completed and passed to achieve the qualification. The interview forms a mandatory part of the assessment process and ensures that the qualification maintains academic integrity, professional credibility, and awarding body standards in line with TQUAL AB quality assurance requirements.

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