The 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' is a prestigious and professional qualification for people looking to progress their career in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. NEBOSH is firmly established as the UK's leading qualification for health and safety professionals.
The NEBOSH Diploma is quickly becoming recognised internationally as the standard for health and safety professionals.

Although not essential for the 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' it is highly recommended that a 'NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety' or equivalent qualification has been achieved before starting the 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' course.

The New 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' has replaced the Diplomas Part 1 & 2 in line with revised ENTO standards. All aspects of the 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' qualification have been improved to benefit delegates & employers.

Who the 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' Course is For?
The 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' is specifically designed for professionals who want to progress their career in health and safety and develop more in-depth knowledge and skills aiming to become health and safety practitioners.

The learning outcomes of the 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety'
Following the successful completion of the 'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' the course the delegate will:

• GradIOSH designatory letters can be used after enrolment for a period of Initial Professional Development (IPD).
• CMIOSH chartered status is gained after successful completion of a minimum of 2 years Initial Professional Development (IPD) during which they will develop a skills based portfolio in OSH Practice and undertake a professional review interview with the Privy Council.
• Be able to provide detailed advice for health & safety issues in line with current legislation & HSE guidance.
• Be able to assist the organisation in continual health & safety management and control measures.
• Have a wide range of knowledge and the application of key health & safety issues.
  

'NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety' Course Content
The 3 units content is outlined below and these are accompanied with a common skills element:


Common Skills

• Communication Skills
• Training Skills
  
  

Unit A: 'Managing Health & Safety'

• Principles of health and safety management
• Loss causation and incident investigation
• Identifying hazards, assessing and evaluating risk
• Risk control and emergency planning
• Organisational factors
• Human factors
• Principles of health and safety law
• Criminal law
• Civil law
• Measuring health and safety performance

Unit B: 'Hazardous Agents in the Workplace'

• General aspects of occupational health and hygiene
• Principles of Toxicology and Epidemiology
• Chemical Agents – Evaluating Risk
• Hazardous Substances – Preventative and Protective Measures
• Hazardous Substances – Monitoring and Maintenance of Control Measures
• Biological Agents
• Physical Agents (1) – Noise and Vibration
• Physical Agents (2) – Radiation and Thermal environment
• Psycho-social Agents
• Ergonomic agents

Unit C: Workplace & Work Equipment

• General workplace issues
• Principles of fire and explosion
• Workplace fire precautions
• The storage, handling and processing of dangerous substances
• Work equipment
• Machinery safety
• Mechanical handling
• Electrical safety
• Safety in construction and demolition
• Environmental pollution and waste management

Course Examination

• It is balanced between exams and continual assessment.
• Assessments: 3 NEBOSH written assignments, 1 for each unit.
• 3 Exams: there is one 3-hour exam for each unit respectively