NEBOSH Exam Calendar
SHEilds students may choose to sit their NEBOSH National Diploma examination(s) at venues and dates listed here.
Course Pricing
Costs for this eLearning NEBOSH Diploma
- NEBOSH Course Fee£1,450
Payments for eLearning courses made within the UK (only) are subject to UK VAT at the prevailing rate.
Course Details
NEBOSH National Diploma (via eLearning)
Diploma Overview
NEBOSH National Diploma
There are no educational prerequisite requirements to enrol on to the NEBOSH National Diploma qualification, however as the qualification is taught and examined in English a good understanding of the English language is highly recommended. Our feedback shows that not only do Students find it helpful to have already achieved certification of the NEBOSH National General Certificate prior to undertaking a NEBOSH Diploma, It also greatly enhances the students’ potential end result.
The NEBOSH National Diploma is a level 6 qualification on the UK qualification framework and level 10 on the Scottish qualification framework this equal to an Honors Degree level qualification in health and safety practice and as such is a demanding qualification.
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£1,450
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Supervisors & Managers
Globally
Any time
250 – 500 Hours (35 Days)
24 Months
eLearning
3 x Written paper(s), 1 x On-going assignment
Available annually in the months of January / July
£388+ exam venue fee (if applicable)
Available at hundreds of locations globally
4
GradIOSH (leading to CMIOSH), MIIRSM
Masters Degree
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Supervisors & Managers
Globally
Any time
250 – 500 Hours (35 Days)
24 Months
eLearning
3 x Written paper(s), 1 x On-going assignment
Available annually in the months of January / July
£388+ exam venue fee (if applicable)
Available at hundreds of locations globally
4
GradIOSH (leading to CMIOSH), MIIRSM
Masters Degree
Standard of English
It is required that you have a good understanding of English, both reading and writing. Should English not your first language, we advise candidates can achieve level 6 on the “International English Language Test” (IELT).
Learning Outcomes
Key Objectives
- Get a balanced perspective of the full scope of occupational safety and health issues.
- Be able to organize and communicate an effective safety program.
- Learn techniques to identify and target hazards, specific to your organization and take actions to prevent incidents and related costs
Examinations & Assessments
Exams and how you’re assessed
Examinable Units
There are four major course Units (A, B, C & D) to successfully complete before you become fully certified with the NEBOSH National Diploma qualification.
Exam Venue
The written examinations are held twice each year and are to be taken on location at a registered NEBOSH examination centre. Additional sitting fees may be applicable based on the exam centre venue.
Exam Schedule
The examinations are scheduled on NEBOSH standard examination dates in the months of January and July.
Written Exam Papers
Examinations comprise of one 3-hour written paper for each of the core unit modules (Unit A, Unit B & Unit C), which means there are three, 3-hour examinations in total for all core units.
Practical Exam Papers
Students must also complete workplace-based assignments for the Unit D module, which also includes an ongoing discussion log between yourself and your tutor.
How your NEBOSH papers are marked
Similar to the International variant of this course, the core Unit exam papers will be marked by approved NEBOSH examiners that provide basic feedback and an overall grade. You need to gain a minimum passing grade of 54 out of 120 marks (that’s 45% to pass) for each of the core Unit exam papers. The Unit D assignments are graded by NEBOSH with an on-going discussion log, which is maintained by your assigned NEBOSH Diploma SHEilds Tutor as evidence for your contribution and understanding of the assignment.
IMPORTANT! Only students who have enrolled with NEBOSH through an accredited NEBOSH Diploma training centre are eligible to register for the examination.
Interactions & Resources
What you get …
Let’s see what resources, tools and technologies are included within this NEBOSH National Diploma course.
What is eLearning?
eLearning is an online classroom, which can be accessed any time/any where, fully supported by SHEilds team of accredited Tutors in the UK.
We have developed a multitude of interactions to nurture your learning style and stretch your abilities, giving you the best prospects for success.
- SHEilds courses have been developed for maximum compatibilities across all device types
- System hardware spec: Web browser with multimedia capabilities
- There are no programs to download
- Your course is completely online, you only download content you choose
SHEilds are a global leader in eLearning NEBOSH National Diploma course training and delivery, specialising in health, safety and environmental qualifications and accredited by the awarding body of the UK’s National Examination Board of Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) centre number 548
Course Syllabus: Unit A Managing health & safety Unit B Hazardous agents in the workplace Unit C Workplace & work equipment Unit D Application of health & safety theory & practice (Assignment)
33 Modules
There are Thirty Three individual Unit Modules within this NEBOSH National Diploma course syllabus via eLearning.
This course is split-up in to 4 core Units, namely Unit A, B, C & D.
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Your Diploma eLearning
what you will learn from this NEBOSH National Diploma
National Diploma – Unit A
Breaking down what you will learn in Unit A:
- Principles of Health and Safety Management
- Loss Causation and Incident Investigation
- Measuring Health and Safety Performance
- Identifying Hazards, Assessing & Evaluating Risk
- Risk Control
- Organisational Factors
- Human Factors
- Principles of Health and Safety Law
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
National Diploma – Unit B
What you will learn in Unit B:
- Principles of Toxicology Epidemiology
- Hazardous Substances & Other Chemicals – Assessment of Risk
- Hazardous Substances and Other Chemicals – Engineering Controls and Personal Protective Equipment
- Monitoring & Measuring
- Biological Agents
- Physical Agents 1 – Noise & Vibration
- Physical Agents 2 – Radiation
- Psycho – Social Agents
- Musculoskeletal Risks & Controls
- Work Environment Risks and Controls
- Managing Occupational Health
National Diploma – Unit C
What you will learn in Unit C:
- General Workplace Issues
- Principles of Fire & Explosion
- Workplace Fire Risk Assessment
- The Storage, Handling & Processing of Dangerous Substances
- Work Equipment (General)
- Work Equipment (Workplace Machinery)
- Work Equipment (Mobile, Lifting & Access)
- Electrical Safety
- Construction Hazards & Controls
- Workplace Transport & Driving for Work
- Pressure System Hazards & Controls
National Diploma – Unit D
The Unit D Assignment
The NEBOSH National Diploma course includes an assignment which is evaluated differently than a paper-based examination. The Unit D assignment allows the student to use the knowledge and theory gained throughout the course in a practical application, to prove to NEBOSH their level of understanding, and ability to use this understanding in a professional capacity.
Your tutors will guide you through the Unit D Assignment for the National Diploma and a log of discussions between yourself and tutor is kept as evidence, which is collated over your study period.
NEBOSH National Diploma | Course Enquiry
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NQF Level
We have created a chart to show the NQF level of each SHEilds Qualification. This Diploma is the equivalent of a Bachelors Degree.
