NEBOSH National Diploma

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

To pass this NEBOSH National Diploma, you’ll need to achieve:

• At least 45% or 54 marks out of 120 from each written exam papers (Unit A, B & C), 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 A, Unit B & Unit C 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!

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.

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.

Approximately 250-500 hours time dedication is required to be completed within a two-year period. On average candidates complete the NEBOSH National Diploma in 12-18 months.

Overview of Time dedication:

• Unit A: 103 hours tuition plus 85 hours private study.
• Unit B: 65 hours tuition plus 50 hours private study.
• Unit C: 70 hours tuition plus 50 hours private study.
• Unit DNI: 5 hours tuition plus 72 hours private study.
• Total: 243 tuition hours, 257 private study hours = 500 hours.

Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.

With a total of 31 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.

All our NEBOSH courses include Unlimited Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH National Diploma.

Three Written Exams + One Assignment

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There are 31 units to study followed by three 3 hour, in-person written exams (Unit A, B & C):

• Unit A, B & C 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.

Essentially there are 6 steps to passing the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.

1. Enrol on the National Diploma with SHEilds.
2. Study the 31 elements of the three Units A, B & C.
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 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.