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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 health and safety legal requirements. This online Diploma course provides the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. Upon successful completion, Diploma holders will have the necessary skills to perform and excel within any safety focussed job role.
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.
Key Topics
Important key topics covered by the NEBOSH National Diploma include:
- Evaluate health and safety legislation
- Identification and control of hazards
- Influence a positive culture to health and safety
- Workplace well-being and mental ill-health
- Monitoring of hazardous substances
- Incident reduction and prevention
This NEBOSH National Diploma is Studied and Assessed Online
Our NEBOSH Diploma courses are studied and examined 100% online. Examinations and assessment for the NEBOSH National Diploma are completed remotely via Internet connection.
Course Details
Quick Course Information
| Brand | NEBOSH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SHEilds Ltd |
| Study method | eLearning, Online |
| Course Level | Equivalent to a University Bachelors Degree |
| Time Dedication | plus 80 hours exam, 335 hours minimum |
| Course duration / eLearning access | 24 months, plus 6 months FREE! |
| Course Start Dates | Any time |
| Average completion time | 12-18 Months |
| NEBOSH Training & Support | Tutor supported, online messaging system, email, telephone |
| Exam Style | Online Assessments, Two scenario based case studies |
| NEBOSH Assessment | DN1 online open book examination, DN2 scenario-based case study, DN3 scenario-based case study |
| Exam Dates | DN1 in September and March, DN2 in November and May, DN3 in January and July |
| Exam Fees | DN1 written exam fee – £159, DN2 assignment fee – £159, DN3 assignment fee – £159, Registration fee – £72, Plus 2% exam booking fee |
| Professional Memberships | NEBOSH anticipate that this qualification, like its forerunners, will meet the academic requirements to apply for membership of many professional bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). |
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. SHEilds accredited centre number is 548.
You can find out more about our awarding body from their official website: www.nebosh.org.uk
Recommended for
The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is aimed at people with health and safety responsibilities with a desire to progress their career, planning to work within the United Kingdom.
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 and safety practitioner. This course is suitable across a wide-range of industries and is considered one of the top qualifications from NEBOSH.
Study Method
Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.
The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals elearning course developed by SHEilds has been designed with the learner experience at heart. Using a range of media and providing tutor support from experienced safety practitioners, learners will develop confidence in implementing their learning into real-life situations.
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Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements exist to enrol on to this NEBOSH International Diploma Course. This NEBOSH Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and candidates must be prepared to study at this level.
Note: The new NEBOSH National Diploma no longer covers information found within the level 3 general certificate.
A major change due to the June 2021 course update, is that, it is now strongly recommended for students to have already achieved certification in the National General Certificate before attempting this nebosh Diploma level 6 course.
Not only does this greatly improve a students’ potential end-result, but students may also be examined on certificate level 3 knowledge covered in the general certificate. For those that are not already certified with the level 3 NEBOSH National General Certificate, this could be a deciding factor if you pass or fail this course.
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.
Though, 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.
Study Syllabus
The NEBOSH National Diploma qualification (2023 publication) is divided into three primary learning units:
- Unit DN1: Know – workplace health and safety principles (UK)
- Unit DN2: Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK)
- Unit DN3: Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK)
With a total of 11 learning outcomes to study, 1 assignment and 2 case studies to submit, you’ll learn how to apply your knowledge of health and safety management in the workplace to the very highest standard.
See further below for a detailed course guide and syllabus information.
NEBOSH Training Support
All our NEBOSH Diploma level courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH National Diploma.
Student support is primarily served from our UK based headquarters, though additional support for students outside of the UK is supplemented from our international offices based in South Africa and Dubai (UAE) This ensures students can always contact us regardless of physical location while studying a Diploma with SHEilds.
Course Assessment
One Written Exam + Two Assignments
The NEBOSH National Diploma course (2021 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 58 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 Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and 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 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
Exam Fees, Dates & Locations
Important note: Students do not have to pay for NEBOSH exams initially. Exam fees are payable when booking your chosen exam date(s) and are subject to change inline with NEBOSH.
NEBOSH Exam / Assignment sitting locations
The written paper in this exam is now an OBE (Open Book Examination), completed Online via the Internet. This means you can sit this at home as opposed to attending a venue.
Exam / Assignment fees
- 1 x registration fee = £72
- 1 x DN1 written exam fee = £159
- 1 x DN2 assignment fee each = £159
- 1 x DN3 assignment fee each = £159
- Total fees = £549 (no VAT applicable)
- Plus 2% booking fee (subject to VAT if applicable)
Exam / Assignment sitting dates overview
| Unit |
Date |
| Unit DN1 | March, September |
| Unit DN2 | May, November |
| Unit DN3 | January, July |
Steps to Pass
There are 3 steps to achieving the NEBOSH National Diploma Qualification.
- Enrol on the NEBOSH National Diploma training course with SHEilds.
- Study the topics of the course online.
- Register for and sit each of the three assessments, remotely via Internet connection.
You will receive your National Diploma results electronically (email), directly from NEBOSH on the results declaration date – information can be found on your booking confirmation slip.
Career Progression
As NEBOSH Diplomas are one of the highest level qualifications in health and safety, and generally regarded as the best by employers. Rather than looking to progress to even higher level qualifications, it’s worthwhile considering branching out into ‘specialisms’. These specialised courses focus much more closely around specific topic areas, i.e. fire, environmental risk, construction or even oil and gas safety.
When combining core knowledge from the Diploma with specialised courses, you’re portfolio becomes more appealing to employers.
For those who prefer a more “on-the-job” approach to training, NVQ Level 6 Diplomas are also available, should learners wish to pursue a less academic route to their training.
Course Guide & Syllabus
NEBOSH National Diploma Syllabus Overview: What you will learn from this course
Unit DN1: Know – workplace health and safety principles (UK)
What you will learn from unit DN1.
- 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 those who need it (both within your organisation and those affected by your organisation’s activities such as contractors and insurers).
- 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. - You will be able to assess, develop and maintain individual and organisational health and safety competence.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- You will be able to contribute to health and safety legal actions.
- You will be able to manage contractors and supply chains to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Unit DN1 Study hours / Assessment
- 77 Taught hours
- 58 Recommended Self-study hours
- Assessment: Scenario based question paper.
Unit DN2: Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK)
What you will learn from unit DN2.
- 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.
Unit DN2 Study hours / Assessment
- 60 Taught hours
- 45 Recommended Self-study hours
- Assessment: Unit DN2 case study (simulation only)
Unit DN3: Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK)
What you will learn from unit DN3.
- 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.
Unit DN3 Study hours / Assessment
- 54 Taught hours
- 41 Recommended Self-study hours
- Assessment: Unit DN3 case study (simulation only)
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 DN1, DN2 and DN3, based on a practical workplace situation.
Materials Covered
The assignment unit DNI contains no additional content.
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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UK Head Office based in Hull, United Kingdom.
Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Phone: +44 (0) 1482 806 805
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South Africa regional head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Open: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Phone: +2711 675 4177
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Phone: +971 4 375 4012
Why study with SHEilds?
Established since 2002, SHEilds are an accredited NEBOSH centre.
SHEilds are one of the worlds largest NEBOSH training providers, become one of the thousands of students studying with us today.
The World’s First Online NEBOSH Provider
Beating the competition since 2005, we’re very proud to claim, SHEilds was the very first provider in the world to offer NEBOSH & IOSH training entirely online!
What is eLearning?
As a SHEilds student, online access to our easy to use NEBOSH eLearning platform is provided. Students use the eLearning platform to study learning materials, receive tutor support and interact with online activities to aid learning.
Find out more about the benefits of studying by eLearning, see our examples and learn, what is eLearning?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this NEBOSH National Diploma in Health & Safety for?
The NEBOSH National Diploma is suitable for those working within the UK, looking to boost their career in Occupational Health and Safety. Understanding of UK health and safety law and learning how to design, manage and implement Safety Management Systems at an organisation competently.
If you intend on working outside the United Kingdom, we recommend studying the International Diploma as this covers the requirements of International standards globally, instead of UK law and legislation.
How difficult is the NEBOSH National Diploma?
Students should be aware this Diploma is equivalent to a level 6 qualification on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) or a Level 10 on the Scottish Qualification Framework (SCQF).
This means the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is a demanding qualification to study, approximately equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (a University level qualification). While the learning is not intended to be easy, it gives greater credence to the value of this qualification to employers.
From 2021, examinations for the National Diploma are in an open book format.
What level is the NEBOSH National Diploma?
All NEBOSH Diploma courses are classed as Level 6 qualifications on the NQF, a Level 10 on the SCQF.
See the Qualification Frameworks below to compare qualifications.
What is the NEBOSH National Diploma equivalent to?
The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelors Degree on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) or a level 10 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
How do I study the NEBOSH National Diploma?
Training for our NEBOSH National Diploma is conducted via the SHEilds e-learning platform, which provides students access to an online 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.
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What training resources are there for the NEBOSH National Diploma?
The NEBOSH National Diploma 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 students will find downloadable supporting documents and revision aids.
In addition, students have the option of communicating with tutors on a 1-1 basis.
When can I take my NEBOSH National Diploma exams?
NEBOSH National Diploma Exam / Assignment sitting dates
| Unit |
Date |
| Unit ND1 | March, September |
| Unit ND2 | May, November |
| Unit ND3 | January, July |
Where can I take my NEBOSH exams?
NEBOSH International Diploma examinations are completed remotely, via Internet connection.
Do I have to take NEBOSH Diploma exam papers in order?
No, there is no mandatory requirement for you to take your NEBOSH Diploma Assessments 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.
How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH National Diploma?
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 140 assessment hours for this course.
Assessment hours, is the time it takes to complete all three assessments, DN1, DN2 and DN3.
What should I study after I compete a NEBOSH Diploma?
After successfully competing a NEBOSH National Diploma, if you want to progress further we suggest studying more topic specific training.
It’s a good idea to consider specialising in an area to further develop your expertise, such as Fire, Construction, Oil & Gas by undertaking a Certificate level course. The summation of skills and breadth of knowledge gained from taking multiple qualifications with SHEilds will setup our students for a very healthy career in OHS.
Alternatively another great option is to undertake a vocational training course, such as NVQ Level 6 Diploma in health and safety.
Vocational training enables learners to base their studies around their current employment, where course evaluation is based on a body of documented evidence to prove the learners competency in their job-role, rather than exam-style assessment.
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Yes, payment options are available through our course advisers. They’ll work with you to find the best plan tailored to your needs. Register your interest and one of our experts will be in contact shortly.
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