NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
The NEBOSH National Diploma is a prestigious and rigorous professional qualification that is suitable for those who aspire to become a 'Safety Professional' and pursue a high-level career in HSE management. The qualification consists of three units that must be earned within five years.
Body
NEBOSH
Level
Diploma
Category
Diplomas
Delivery
7 options
What you will study
- 01UNIT ND1: Know — Workplace Health and Safety Principles (UK) — Health and safety regulations; Prosecutions; Enforcement; Civil law; Damages and liability; Occupiers liability; Lawful discrimination; Insurers; Organisational structures; Leadership; Consultation; Health and safety culture; Behavioural change programmes; Risk perception; Human failures and factors; Improving human reliability; Competence, training and supervision; Hazard identification techniques; Managing health and safety risks; Loss causation; Quantitative analysis of data; Measuring and monitoring; Professional skills; Societal factors; Corporate social responsibility; Civil proceedings; Coroner's inquests; Criminal proceedings defence; Ethical issues; Contractors and supply chains
- 02UNIT ND2: Do — Controlling Workplace Safety Issues (UK) — Occupational health services; Mental ill-health; Wellbeing; Workplace violence; Lone working; Health surveillance; Hazardous substances; Epidemiology and toxicology; Asbestos and lead; Ventilation and PPE; Biological agents; Noise; Vibration; Radiation; Musculoskeletal issues; Manual handling; Workplace temperature; Welfare arrangements
- 03UNIT ND3: Do — Controlling Workplace Safety Issues (UK) — Safe working environment; Confined spaces; Fire and explosion; Dangerous substances; Work equipment and machinery; Mobile work equipment; Lifting equipment; Electricity; Construction; Working at height; Demolition; Excavation; Workplace transport; Work-related driving
- 04Entry Requirements: The Diploma builds upon knowledge acquired at the NEBOSH Certificate level, which is not taught but is assessed. Completion of the NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is strongly recommended. Available in English only; NEBOSH recommends an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher
Methods of study
- •Online – Flexible, self-paced study, around 475 hours including assessments
- •Live Online – Real-time interactive virtual workshops, 30 days + private study & assessments
- •Classroom – Tutor-led course delivered over 6 weeks + private study & assessments
- •Blended – 3 one-week workshops + directed learning & assessments, Live Online or Classroom
- •Revision Workshops – Live Online, 1 day per unit
- •Publications – Study Texts and Revision Guides
- •In-company – Courses delivered worldwide
Assessment
Unit ND1 is assessed by an assignment (in four parts — simulations, workplace-based activities, reflective tasks, and a research project). Units ND2 & ND3 are assessed by a case study. Assessments are available twice a year for each unit, with around a month allowed to complete the assignment and return it to NEBOSH.
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