NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety

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NEBOSH National Diploma

NEBOSH Diploma: Overview

New and improved, the recently released 2023 publication of the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals online course, is for those working within the UK with a high level of health and safety responsibility within their organisation.

Designed as a replacement for the older “NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (2014 specification)”, this new NEBOSH Diploma is easier to digest and more accessible to learners – as course assessment can now be completed remotely via Internet, unlike the older version.

100% aligned with and based on the strict UK standards for managing an organisations legal health and safety requirements. This online NEBOSH National Diploma course provides the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (OHASP).

Upon successful completion, Diploma holders will have the necessary skills to perform and excel within any safety focussed job role.

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Key Topics

There are three units to study in the NEBOSH National Diploma:

Unit DN1: Know – Workplace health and safety principles (UK) – 31 topics
Unit DN2: Do – Controlling workplace health issues (UK) – 15 topics
Unit DN3: Do – Controlling workplace safety issues (UK) – 12 topics

Course Study Level

Students should be mindful this is a Degree level qualification and as such SHEilds classify the NEBOSH National Diploma course as a demanding qualification.

Whilst not mandatory NEBOSH do advise that learners should have studied the NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification) as the diploma starts teaching at a high level.

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

Who is the NEBOSH National Diploma in Health & Safety for?

The NEBOSH National Diploma in Health & Safety is designed for individuals with a desire to progress their career in Occupational Health & Safety and work within the United Kingdom only.

100% aligned with UK standards, our NEBOSH National Diploma course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills in order to become a fully qualified health & safety practitioner or safety officer to the very highest level.

If you reside outside of the United Kingdom, you must study the NEBOSH International Diploma as this covers international best practices. The International Diplomas omits the requirements of UK Law and Legislation. Those holding the National diploma are eligible to work both inside and outside of the UK.

What level is the NEBOSH National Diploma?

A NEBOSH National Diploma is a Level 6 qualification on the NQF, a Level 10 on the SCQF and equivalent to a University Bachelors Degree. To progress further, we suggest moving on to a Level 6 NVQ or NEBOSH Environmental Diploma course.

NEBOSH National Diploma: Costs

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NEBOSH Diploma: Quick Facts

Course Level: Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree
Time dedication: 335 hours minimum
Course duration: 24 Months
Course eLearning access: 24 Months, plus 6 Months Free!
Average completion time: 12-18 Months
Study method: Online
NEBOSH Training & Support: Yes – tutor supported
NEBOSH Assessment: One 4 week project + Two 2 week scenario based projects
- Assessment: Online
- Assessment Dates: 3 assessments, approximately 2 months apart
- Available dates:
  - DN1 – March or September
  - DN2 – May or November
  - DN3 – January or July

Exam Fees

Important note: You do not have to pay for NEBOSH Assessments initially. Assessment fees are payable when booking your chosen Assessment date(s) and are subject to change inline with NEBOSH.

NEBOSH Registration fee = £67
1 x DN1 written assignment fee = £147
2 x DN2/DN3 scenario based case studies fee each = £147
Total fees = £508

Please note: Students do not have to take the assignments and case studies at the same time/date. Students must have a suitable device and access to the Internet to complete the course assessment.

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Main Benefits of the NEBOSH National Diploma

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

Becoming qualified will also benefit your company – employing appropriately qualified professionals enables employers to adhere to the strict UK legislation and management standards, such as achieving ISO 45001:2018.

Some businesses will only use the services of companies that meet 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 Certificate in Construction health and safety, Fire and Risk Management Certificate or a more practical Level 6 NVQ, you’ll be qualified to the very highest levels.

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

Study from Anywhere

NEBOSH Diploma candidates can enrol on to this course from anywhere in the world, for example:
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<li>MOD bases (great for MOD-ELC students)</li>
<li>Offshore rigs (inc. shipping/supply vessels)</li>
<li>Secure Installations (nuclear plants, government building, etc.)</li>
<li>Isolated locations (desert facilities)</li>
<li>All countries

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Entry Requirements & Other Benefits

No formal entry requirements exist to enrol on to this NEBOSH National Diploma Course. This NEBOSH Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and candidates must be prepared to study at this level.

Major update: The new 2023 publication of the NEBOSH National Diploma no longer includes information covered within the level 3 – National General Certificate course. This means, as of July 2023 NEBOSH now strongly recommend learners should complete the General Certificate (or similar qualification) before undertaking this level 6 Diploma.

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

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.

Considering the above, 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.

NEBOSH recommend that students score 7.0 or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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 this NEBOSH Diploma.

Professional Membership

Completing the NEBOSH National 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

If you are eligible you can enrol on the NEBOSH National Diploma and claim from the ELCAS scheme (or UK 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 National Diploma Details

The NEBOSH National Diploma consists of 58 study topics, split over 3 Units

What is the NEBOSH National Diploma equivalent to?

What level is the NEBOSH National Diploma on the NQF?

We have created a chart to show a comparison of Qualification Frameworks for each SHEilds Qualification.

This NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelors Degree on the National Qualification Framework.

Additionally, the NEBOSH National Diploma is a Level 10 on the SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework), where you will earn 51 credit points.

Who should take the NEBOSH National Diploma?

Who is the NEBOSH National Diploma For?

A frequent question we’re often asked is “Who should undertake NEBOSH Diploma training?” or “Who is the NEBOSH Diploma for?”.

Typically, those that enrol on the NEBOSH National Diploma are already working within health and safety and ideally hold the NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).

The NEBOSH National Diploma is best suited for those in the UK who plan on making a long, successful career in occupational health and safety management, where holding an industry recognised professional diploma level qualification is a must.

How is NEBOSH Diploma training conducted?

How do I study the NEBOSH National Diploma?

Training for NEBOSH Diplomas is conducted via the SHEilds e-learning platform, which provides students access to their own individual virtual training area.

The training has been designed to be user friendly, informative and interactive. At every step of the way you have access to our team of highly trained tutors who are on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Tools we have built into our online training platform, aid the learners retention of course information, meaning that not only will you be able to successfully pass the NEBOSH examinations, you will be able to make a difference in your own workplace.

What resources do I have access to?

What training resources are there for the NEBOSH National Diploma?

The training course includes interactive activities and questions, videos and presentations to help aid retention and keep you engaged and focused on your NEBOSH studies.

There is access to a resources area, where you will find downloadable documents and NEBOSH revision aids.

Access to student forums allow our students to network and engage in discussions with their peers. Tutor forums are available, where you can engage in discussion with your tutor, answer sample NEBOSH questions, etc. In addition, students have the option of communicating with tutors on a 1-1 basis.

When can I take my NEBOSH National Diploma examinations?

When are NEBOSH National Diploma Exams?

The 2023 publication of the NEBOSH National Diploma has 1 exam and 2 assessments, which are scheduled in October, December and February each year. The exact date changes, so please check the exam dates section for further information.

Is there a NEBOSH exam centre near me?

NEBOSH National Diploma examinations, as of May 3rd 2023 are now completed remotely, via Internet connection for the 2023 publication of the course.

There’s no longer a need to physically attend an examination venue in-person.

This is a great improvement from the older version of this course, now allowing everyone to stay COVID-safe with SHEilds.

NEBOSH Examination fees are also now greatly reduced!

A result of the changes to the way the NEBOSH National Diploma is examined, it also means there is no longer a requirement to attend an official NEBOSH exam centre. We pass on this large cost-saving to our students, making the whole course cheaper for our customers.

It also means, this Diploma in health and safety is now much more accessible to students around the world.

Do I have to take my NEBOSH Diploma examinations in order?

Should NEBOSH Diploma Exams be taken in any order?

No, there is no mandatory requirement for you to take your NEBOSH Diploma exams in any particular order, however if you ask us it is the best way.

The course has been designed this way for a reason, it makes sense you would follow it. Although, we find many students prefer to focus on areas of study they are most familiar with when they first get started. This can help the learner adopt the right attitude to approach the rest of the NEBOSH learning materials.

NEBOSH Diploma Details & Downloads

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Course Syllabus: NEBOSH National Diploma

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Download NEBOSH National Diploma Complete Syllabus (May 2023)

Unit Elements, DN1, DN2, DN3 Syllabus Overview

Study Modules - What you will learn from this course.
Unit	Learning Outcomes	Study Hours / Assessment
DN1: Know – workplace health and safety principles (UK)	1. You will be able to source, develop, evaluate and interpret relevant health and safety information(such as legislation, guidance, best practice, procedures) and communicate it effectively to thosewho need it (both within your organisation and those affected by your organisation’s activitiessuch as contractors and insurers). 2. You will be able to promote a positive health and safety culture by: Gaining commitment and participation; and Engaging, supporting, and influencing leaders (and others) to change attitudes and behaviour and make health and safety a priority. 3. You will be able to assess, develop and maintain individual and organisational health and safety competence. 4. You will be able to understand risk management including the techniques for identifying hazards, the different types of risk assessment, considerations when implementing sensible and proportionate additional control measures and developing a risk management strategy. 5. You will be able to develop and implement proactive and reactive health and safety monitoring systems and carry out reviews and auditing of such systems. 6. You will be able to continually develop your own professional skills and ethics to actively influence improvements in health and safety by providing persuasive arguments to workers at all levels. 7. You will be able to develop a health and safety policy strategy within your organisation (including proactive safety, Corporate Social Responsibility and the change management process). 8. You will be able to contribute to health and safety legal actions. 9. You will be able to manage contractors and supply chains to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.	77 Taught hours 58 Recommended Self-study hours Assessment: Assignment split over two papers (both papers must be submitted at the same sitting). Paper 1 covers simulation questions. Paper 2 covers workplace activities, reflective tasks, and a research project
DN2: Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK)	10. You will be able to advise the organisation on a range of common workplace health issues / hazards including how these can be assessed and controlled and the legal duties associated with these issues / hazards.	60 Taught hours 45 Recommended Self-study hours Assessment: Unit DN2 case study (simulation only)
DN3: Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK)	11. You will be able to advise the organisation on a range of common workplace safety issues / hazards including how these can be assessed and controlled and the legal duties associated with these issues / hazards.	54 Taught hours 41 Recommended Self-study hours Assessment: Unit DN3 case study (simulation only)

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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.

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Course Details: Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

How the course is graded
One Written Exam + Two Assignments

The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals course (2023 publication) is assessed by three open book assessments:
- Unit DN1*: An assignment split over two papers (both papers must be submitted at the same sitting). Paper 1 covers simulation questions. Paper 2 covers workplace activities, reflective tasks, and a research project. This paper has an approximately 40 hours assessment time.
- Unit DN2: Case study, which is a scenario based, simulation only assessment with an approximately 20 hours assessment time.
- Unit DN3: Case study, which is a scenario based, simulation only assessment with an approximately 20 hours assessment time.
There are 3 units to study with 11 learning outcomes, covering 53 topics:
- Unit DN1: Know – Workplace health and safety principles (UK) – 31 topics
- Unit DN2: Do – Controlling workplace health issues (UK) – 15 topics
- Unit DN3: Do – Controlling workplace safety issues (UK) – 12 topics
How the course is graded

To achieve the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals, students must pass all three assessments and there is a notional pass mark for each paper of 50%.

To achieve the minimum pass grade the percentage grade for each unit are added together and the grading boundaries are as follows:
- 0 – 149 marks: Refer
- 150 – 195 marks: Pass
- 196 – 225 marks: Credit
- 226 marks and above: Distinction
*To complete the Unit DN1 paper 2 assessment, learners need to have access to a suitable workplace/organisation , to undertake some workplace-based activities (see list below). There is no requirement for the workplace to be the learners own, the only requirement is that it is suitable to carry out a range of activities.

The workplace activities will cover the following topics:
- Consultation
- Health and safety culture
- Competence, training, information and supervision
- High reliability organisations
- Sensible risk management / types of risk assessment / implementing risk assessment actions
- Risk profile
- Health and safety monitoring and measuring
- Professional skills
- Societal factors
- Organisation change
- General management of contractors
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 National 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 335 hours time dedication is required (plus assessment time) to complete a NEBOSH National Diploma, within a two-year period. On average candidates complete the qualification between 12-18 months.

The amount of time a student is expected to spend studying the National Diploma can be broken down as follows.

Overview of Time dedication:
- Unit DN1: 77 hours tuition plus 58 hours private study.
- Unit DN2: 60 hours tuition plus 45 hours private study.
- Unit DN3: 54 hours tuition plus 41 hours private study.
- Total: 191 tuition hours, 144 private study hours = 335 hours.
Additionally, there are 80 assessment hours for this course.

Assessment hours, is the time it takes to complete all three assessments, DN1, DN2 and DN3.
Study Method
Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.
Study Syllabus
There are 3 units to study with 11 learning outcomes, covering 58 topics:

Unit DN1: Know – Workplace health and safety principles – 31 topics
Unit DN2: Do – Controlling workplace health issues – 15 topics
Unit DN3: Do – Controlling workplace safety issues – 12 topics
NEBOSH Training Support
All our NEBOSH courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH National Diploma.
Examinations
One Written Assignment + Two Scenario based case studies

Online assessments can be taken from any location i.e. home or workplace.
Steps to Pass
There are 3 steps to passing the NEBOSH National Diploma Qualification.
1. Enrol on the NEBOSH National Diploma training course with SHEilds.
2. Study the topics of the course online.
3. Register for and sit each of the three assessment papers, remotely via Internet connection.
- Once everything is submitted, you’ll receive your final overall grade.
Students will receive their final NEBOSH National 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.

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

For this NEBOSH National 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.

Easy to use eLearning Platform

A benefit of joining a world leading health and safety training company is our world-renowned eLearning platforms

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

Tech Support

Our eLearning platform is 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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