NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

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NEBOSH International Diploma

NEBOSH International Diploma: Overview

The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health course focuses on best industry practices for managing and implementing safety management systems, internationally.

Our eLearning NEBOSH Diploma qualification has been designed to give students the confidence to implement the core knowledge and skills they will learn during the course of study. You’ll learn the best de-facto standards for implementing health and safety systems.

Once NEBOSH Diploma qualified, students will be capable of performing the role of a highly skilled Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (OHASP) or safety officer in any industry.

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Key Topics

There are four key topics covered in this NEBOSH Diploma:

Management of health and safety at work.
The identification and control of risk associated with hazardous agents, workplace issues and equipment.
Management of stress at work.
The importance of human factors in reducing incidents.

Course Study Level

Students should be aware this is a Degree level qualification. This means the NEBOSH International Diploma is a demanding qualification to study.

Students may find it difficult to gain a pass mark, if they do not have prior background knowledge as a health & safety practitioner or the ability to study at Degree level.

Who is this NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety for?

The NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety is designed for OSHA & SHE Practitioners with a desire to progress their career and plan to work outside of the United Kingdom.

Supporting students outside of the UK Headquarters, we also have offices based in South Africa and Dubai (UAE) to ensure you can always contact us for your NEBOSH Diploma studies.

NEBOSH International Diploma training is geared towards best international practices for implementing safety systems. This NEBOSH Diploma course will help you become a fully qualified health & safety practitioner or safety officer.

If you intend on working within the United Kingdom, you must study the NEBOSH National Diploma as this covers the requirements of UK Law and Legislation.

What level is the NEBOSH International Diploma?

NEBOSH International Diploma courses are a Level 6 qualification on the NQF, a Level 10 on the SCQF and equivalent to a Bachelors Degree.

To progress further, we suggest moving on to a Level 6 NVQ or NEBOSH Environmental Diploma course.

NEBOSH International Diploma: Costs

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NEBOSH Diploma: Quick Facts

Course Level: Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree.
Time dedication: 226-466 hours
Course duration: 24 Months
Course eLearning access: 24 Months
Average completion time: 12-18 Months
Study method: Online
NEBOSH Training & Support: Yes – ask us anything
NEBOSH Assessment: Three Written Exams + One Project
- Exam: In-person at Exam Centre
- Exam Dates: Jan or July
- Project: Assignment with Tutor Guidance
- Project Dates: Feb, May, Aug or Nov

Exam Fees

Important note: You do not have to pay for NEBOSH exams initially. Exam fees are payable when booking your chosen exam date(s).

NEBOSH registration fee – £60
Written exam fee – £83 per paper
- Note there are 3 written papers.
Written exam venue fee – prices vary on location
Practical Assignment fee – £85

A full breakdown can be seen here.

Exam fees for the NEBOSH International Diploma are calculated as follows:

Step 1: Pay a NEBOSH Registration fee – When you want to take any exams you must register with NEBOSH, at a cost of £60.

Step 2: Register to take your written exam paper(s) at a cost of £83 each, plus the cost of the exam venue fee. Each each venue has different fees, some are even free.

Please note: There are three different written exam papers – Unit IA, Unit IB and Unit IC. You do not have to attempt all exams at the same time. It’s possible to take each written exam separately, i.e. on different exam schedules.

Step 3: Register to take your Practical Assignment (DNI) at a cost of £83, where you must upload your evidence directly to the NEBOSH website.

Please note: You do not have to take the exam & practical assignment at the same time.

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Main Benefits of the NEBOSH International Diploma

This Diploma level course and builds directly upon the knowledge provided by the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Becoming qualified will also benefit your company. Some businesses will only use the services of companies that are compliant with particular recognised standards.

Benefits to Employers

When employees are qualified at the Diploma Level, your company reputation is improved by demonstrating that key social responsibilities and ethical practices are met by employing trained professionals.

In turn this helps to avoid prosecution and other legal issues.

Training Cost Savings

Completing a training course via Online Learning is very cost-effective!

Training costs are often many times less than those associated with classroom training, including:

Travel
Accommodation
Expenses
Employee downtime

Career Progression

Combined with a specialised qualification such as a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH Fire Certificate or a more practical Level 6 NVQ in health & safety, you’ll be qualified to the very highest levels.

Be at the top of the list for job interviews or quickly progress within your organisation as a professional health and safety practitioner.

Entry Requirements & Other Benefits

No formal entry requirements exist to enrol on to this NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice. This NEBOSH Diploma is equivalent to an Honours Degree and candidates must be prepared to study at this level.

However, it will be greatly beneficial for students to have already achieved certification in the NEBOSH International General Certificate before attempting this NEBOSH Diploma level course, as this greatly improves a students’ potential end-result.

The only critical requirement to enrol on this course is that the student must have an appropriate understanding of the English language in order to explain the concepts within the course syllabus.

Questions within NEBOSH examinations are all phrased in English. Your answers are also required to be provided in English.

As long as you meet the required standard of English, you can enrol on the NEBOSH International Diploma.

Study from Anywhere

NEBOSH Diploma candidates can enrol on to this course from anywhere in the world, for example:

MOD bases (great for MOD-ELC students)
Offshore rigs (inc. shipping/supply vessels)
Secure Installations (nuclear plants, government building, etc.)
Isolated locations (desert facilities)
All countries

Professional Membership

Completing the NEBOSH International Diploma, now allows you to apply for Graduate Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). Member status of the Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM) is also available.

There is the potential to become a Registered Membership of the Association for Project Safety (RMaPS), however this involves completing a NEBOSH Construction Certificate in addition to this Diploma.

Once you’ve completed this qualification you’ll be entitled to use the professional post nominals DipNEBOSH after your name, on business cards, letters and emails, etc.

Discounts for MOD personnel

You can enrol on the NEBOSH International Diploma and claim from the ELCAS scheme (or MOD-ELC).

Those eligible can use their Enhanced Learning Credits enabling you to claim up to 80% off the usual costs of this Diploma. You’ll pay only 20%! Ask us to see if you qualify

NEBOSH International Diploma Course Details

The NEBOSH International Diploma consists of 29 study elements, split over 3 Units and 1 assignment.

International Diploma Details & Downloads

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Course Syllabus: NEBOSH International Diploma

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Unit Elements, IA, IB, IC Syllbabus Overview

Study Modules - What you will learn from this course.
Unit IA: Managing health and safety	Unit IB: Hazardous substances / agents	Unit IC: Workplace and work equipment safety
Element IA1: Principles of health and safety management	Element IB1: Managing occupational health	Element IC1: Workplace welfare requirements and specific workplace issues
Element IA2: Regulating health and safety	Element IB2: Identification, assessment and evaluation of hazardous substances	Element IC2: Fire and explosion
Element IA3: Loss causation and incident investigation	Element IB3: The control of hazardous substances	Element IC3: Workplace fire risk assessment
Element IA4: Measuring and reviewing health and safety performance	Element IB4: The monitoring and measuring of hazardous substances	Element IC4: The storage, handling and processing of dangerous substances
Element IA5: The assessment and evaluation of risk	Element IB5: Biological agents	Element IC5: Work equipment
Element IA6: Risk control	Element IB6: Noise and vibration	Element IC6: Workplace machinery
Element IA7: Organisational factors	Element IB7: Radiation	Element IC7: Mobile, lifting, access and work at height equipment
Element IA8: Human Factors	Element IB8: Mental ill-health and dealing with violence and aggression at work	Element IC8: Electrical safety
Element IA9: The role of the health and safety practitioner	Element IB9: Musculoskeletal risks and controls	Element IC9: Construction and works of a temporary nature – hazards and controls
	Element IB10: Work environment risks and controls	Element IC10: Workplace transport and managing work-related road risk

Unit DNI: Assignment

Unit DNI: Application of health and safety management in the workplace

Aim of the DNI Assignment

Students demonstrate their competency and understanding gained from the study of Units IA, IB and IC, based on a practical workplace situation.

Materials Covered

The assignment unit DNI contains no additional content. Important note: Element Unit IA9 will only be assessed in the assignment.

Assignment Brief

Students are required to perform a review of the existing systems for managing health and safety in a workplace. Students will then provide their recommendations to justify proportionate recommendations in an aim to improve performance.

Assignment Location

The assignment must be carried out in the student’s workplace. Where no access to a suitable workplace is available, the accredited course provider should be consulted to assist in this regard. Both the student and the employer should be made aware the report of Unit DNI is for educational purposes only.

Assignment Submission

Students can submit their DNI assignment report in the months of February, May, August and November. The assignment is submitted directly to NEBOSH electronically for marking.

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SHEilds have been an accredited NEBOSH centre for more than 17 years – since 2002. Studying with one of the worlds largest NEBOSH providers, you’re sure to succeed with SHEilds. After 17 years experience, we really know our stuff!

Take a quick look at breakdown of the course details in the next section, you’ll see a brief outline of the steps to pass this NEBOSH Diploma.

Course Details: NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

How the course is graded
Candidates must achieve at least 45% from each of the three written exam papers and 50% from the assignment.

To pass this NEBOSH International Diploma, you’ll need to achieve:
- At least 45% or 54 marks out of 120 from each written exam papers (Unit IA, IB & IC), plus
- A minimum of 50% or 50 marks out of 100 from the DNI Unit Assignment
To pass this qualification you will need to complete the three written exam papers Unit IA, Unit IB & Unit IC and the DNI Assignment (a practical report) before a final overall grade is awarded.

To achieve the minimum pass grade the percentage grade for each unit are added together, where students must score at least: 185-239 to pass, 240-279 for a credit and 280 or more to pass with a distinction!
Awarding Body
NEBOSH est. 1979, has been a UK-recognised awarding body since 2000 and received Approved Awarding Body Status from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation in 2009.
Recommended for
This NEBOSH International Diploma course is designed for individuals with high-level health & safety responsibilities and will help candidates to develop the knowledge and skills in order to become a fully qualified health & safety practitioner.
Course Duration
Approximately 226-466 hours time dedication is required to be completed within a two-year period. On average candidates complete the NEBOSH International Diploma in 12-18 months.

Overview of Time dedication:
- Unit IA: 86 hours tuition plus 68 hours private study.
- Unit IB: 65 hours tuition plus 50 hours private study.
- Unit IC: 70 hours tuition plus 50 hours private study.
- Unit DNI: 5 hours tuition plus 72 hours private study.
- Total: 226 tuition hours, 240 private study hours = 466 hours.
Study Method
Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.
Study Syllabus
With a total of 29 unit elements to study and 1 assignment to submit, you’ll learn how to apply your knowledge of health and safety management in the workplace to the very highest standard.
NEBOSH Training Support
All our NEBOSH Diploma courses include Unlimited Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH International Diploma.
NEBOSH Examinations
Three Written Exams + One Assignment

SHEilds have hundreds of NEBOSH exam centres around the globe, speak to us to find out more.

There are 29 units to study followed by three 3 hour, in-person written exams (Unit IA, IB & IC):
- Unit IA, IB & IC exams are held twice a year in the months of January and July.
You must also submit an 8,000 word, work-place based assignment (Unit DNI), consisting of a report with recommendations.
- DNI assignments are held four times a year in the months of February, May, August and November.
Steps to Pass
There are 6 steps to passing the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
1. Enrol on the NEBOSH International Diploma with SHEilds.
2. Study the 29 elements of the three Units IA, IB & IC.
3. Register for and sit the three written exam papers, in-person at an exam centre.
4. Study the DNI assignment guidance with tutor support.
5. Register for the Assignment (DNI) and submit your report to the NEBOSH website.
6. Once the written exams & assignment are submitted, you’ll receive your final grade.
Once the written exams & assignment are completed, students will receive their final NEBOSH International Diploma grade via post directly from nebosh. Between 8-10 weeks later your certificate of completion will be sent to your course provider (SHEilds). We’ll then contact you and send your certificate to an address of your choosing via post.

NEBOSH International Diploma Exam Dates & Locations

We have hundreds of NEBOSH Diploma examination venues around the Globe!

NEBOSH International Diploma Global Exam Venues

SHEilds operate World-Wide – with hundreds of nebosh examination venues, SHEilds can support your needs. Unlike many other nebosh providers, we have a presence around the Globe! Tell us where you’d like to sit your exam, we’re sure to have an exam venue location in your area.

Sit your NEBOSH exam close to our regional offices: If you’d rather be closer to one of our physical offices, we have NEBOSH exam venues in South Africa and Dubai in addition to our UK headquarters.

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NEBOSH International Diploma Exam Dates

NEBOSH International Diploma examinations for the written papers Unit IA, IB & IC happen twice a year annually in the months of January and July.

NEBOSH International Diploma Exams

NEBOSH International Diploma Examinations
Deadline Date	Event	Event Date	Event Description
4^th November 2019	Exam Paper A	14^th January 2020	Registration Opens
4^th November 2019	Exam Paper B	15^th January 2020	Registration Opens
4^th November 2019	Exam Paper C	16^th January 2020	Registration Opens
29^th November 2019	Late exam registration	14^th – 16^th January 2020	Late exam registration period for new students only: Exam venue limitations apply. Course payment with exam registration fees and venues fees if applicable to be paid in full at time of booking. Late penalty fee incurred for existing student who wish to register.
11^th May 2020	Exam Paper A	21^st July 2020	Registration Opens
11^th May 2020	Exam Paper B	22^nd July 2020	Registration Opens
11^th May 2020	Exam Paper C	23^rd July 2020	Registration Opens
12^th June 2020	Late exam registration	21^st – 23^rd July 2020	Late exam registration period for new students only: Exam venue limitations apply. Course payment with exam registration fees and venues fees if applicable to be paid in full at time of booking. Late penalty fee incurred for existing student who wish to register.

* It’s Important to note: Exam venue limitations apply. Course payment with exam registration fees and venues fees if applicable to be paid in full at time of booking. Late penalty fee incurred for existing student who wish to register.

In addition to the three written exam papers above, you’ll also need to complete the DNI Unit Assignment, consisting of a report with recommendations, you’ll find the submission dates below.

Assignment (DNI) Submission Dates

The Assignment (DNI) report can be attempted four times a year annually in the months of February, May, August and November.

You must register to submit your assignment to NEBOSH within the deadline.

NEBOSH International Diploma Assignment DNI

Unit D Assignment Submissions
Deadline Date	Event	Event Date	Event Description
17^th January 2020	Unit D Assignment Submissions	Feb-20	Registration closes for all students.
6^th April 2020	Unit D Assignment Submissions	May-20	Registration closes for all students.
6^th July 2020	Unit D Assignment Submissions	Aug-20	Registration closes for all students.
5^th October 2020	Unit D Assignment Submissions	Nov-20	Registration closes for all students.

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What is NEBOSH Online Learning?

NEBOSH online learning or e-learning is an electronic means of study or study submission for NEBOSH health & safety qualifications.

For this NEBOSH International Diploma course, you will use a specially designed easy to use online platform, which allows you to study online, attempt practice questions and interact with your tutor and fellow students.

Students studying NEBOSH online, will upload their completed DNI Assignment directly to the nebosh website for marking. The three written exams are taken in-person, rather than online adhering to NEBOSH’s strict examination requirements.

Easy to use NEBOSH eLearning Platform

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Tried and Tested

SHEilds have been delivering world-class eLearning courses since 2002, giving us plenty of time and experience to improve and hone our systems

Simple is Best

All of the complex technical requirements are smoothly placed behind our user-friendly interface. Keeping our portal as simple as possible

Unlimited Tutor Support

Our Tutors use the SHEilds eLearning 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.

Full Tech Support

Our eLearning platform is fully supported by our UK based Technical Support Team. We have many options for you to contact us and speak to a member of our team.

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