NEBOSH International Diploma Course

The “NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals” course is created around ILO, OSHA and best industry practices, for managing and implementing safety management systems internationally.

This is the number one globally recognised health and safety qualification for professionals in the industry.

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Commonly specified as a requirement for employers
Route to become CMIOSH
Become a leading safety officer in health & safety

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£1,750 Exc VAT

SKU: INTDIP20 Categories: Diplomas in Health & Safety, NEBOSH Courses

NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals Overview

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The Level 6 NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals course 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 manager.

This qualification replaces the following older versions:

NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (old version 2021 specification)
NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (old version 2014 specification)

The new NEBOSH International Diploma qualification is aimed at persons with a high level of health and safety responsibility within their organisation. Students will learn how to implement the best quality standards for health and safety management systems within any industry, ensuring ILO requirements are met or exceeded.

This updated qualification is suitable for those working outside the UK. However, if you intend to work within the UK, the NEBOSH National Diploma is recommended.

Key Topics

Important key topics covered by the NEBOSH International Diploma include:

Health and safety management in the workplace
Occupational health management
Identification and control of hazardous agents
The effects of noise and vibration and their control
Management of mental ill-health and work aggressors
Workplace welfare and reduction of incidents

This NEBOSH International Diploma is Studied and Assessed Online

Our NEBOSH Diploma courses are studied and examined 100% online. Examinations and assessment for the NEBOSH International Diploma are completed remotely via Internet connection.

Quick Facts

Quick Course Information

Brand	NEBOSH
Manufacturer	SHEilds Ltd
Study method	eLearning, Online
Course Level	Equivalent to a University Bachelors Degree
Time Dedication	329 hours minimum, plus 80 assessment hours
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	DI1 online open book examination, DI2 scenario based case study, DI3 scenario based case study
Exam Dates	DI1 in September and March, DI2 in November and May, DI3 in January and July
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).
Exam Fees	DI1 written exam fee – £154, DI2 assignment fee – £154, DI3 assignment fee – £154, Registration fee – £70, Plus 2% exam booking fee

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Course Cost

£1,750 Exc VAT

SKU: INTDIP20 Categories: Diplomas in Health & Safety, NEBOSH Courses

Exam fees apply – You do not have to pay for exams initially. Exam fees are payable when booking your chosen exam date(s).

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UK Head Office based in Hull, United Kingdom.

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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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SHEilds Middle East regional office, based in Dubai, UAE.

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Phone: +971 4 375 4012

Course Details

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 International Diploma in Health & Safety is aimed at OSHA & SHE Practitioners with a desire to progress their career and plan to work outside of the United Kingdom.

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.

Study Method

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

The NEBOSH International 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 International 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 International 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 International 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 International Diploma qualification is divided into three primary learning units:

Unit DI1: Know – workplace health and safety principles (International)
Unit DI2: Do – controlling workplace health issues (International)
Unit DI3: Do – controlling workplace safety issues (International)

With a total of 10 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 International 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 scenario based case studies

The NEBOSH International Diploma course is assessed by three open book assessments:

Unit DI1*: 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 DI2: Case study, which is a scenario based, simulation only assessment with an approximately 20 hours assessment time.
Unit DI3: Case study, which is a scenario based, simulation only assessment with an approximately 20 hours assessment time.

There are 3 units to study with 10 learning outcomes, covering 52 topics:

Unit DI1: Know – Workplace health and safety principles – 25 topics
Unit DI2: Do – Controlling workplace health issues – 15 topics
Unit DI3: Do – Controlling workplace safety issues – 12 topics

How the course is graded

To achieve the NEBOSH International 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 DI1 assessment, learners need to have access to a suitable workplace, 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.

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 exam and assignments are 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 = £70
1 x DI1 written exam fee = £154
1 x DI2 assignment fee each = £154
1 x DI3 assignment fee each = £154
Total fees = £532 (No VAT applicable)
Plus 2% booking fee (subject to VAT if applicable)

Exam / Assignment sitting dates overview

Unit	Date
Unit DI1	March, September
Unit DI2	May, November
Unit DI3	January, July

Steps to Pass

There are 3 steps to achieving the NEBOSH International Diploma Qualification.

Enrol on the NEBOSH International 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 International 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 an 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, we suggest undertaking a NVQ Level 6 Diploma, should learners wish to pursue a less academic route to their training.

Course Guide & Syllabus

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NEBOSH International Diploma Syllabus Overview: What you will learn from this course

Unit DI1: Know – workplace health and safety principles (International)

What you will learn from unit DI1.

You will be able to advise your organisation on the types of legislation likely to apply to the organisation and how enforcement actions could apply; the relevance of the International Labour Organization’s conventions / recommendations to the organisation; how non-government bodies and standards could influence health and safety in the organisation.
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 manage contractors and supply chains to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Unit DI1 Study hours / Assessment

71 Taught hours
58 Recommended Self-study hours
Assessment: Scenario based question paper.

Unit DI2 Do – controlling workplace health issues (International)

What you will learn from unit DI2.

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.

Unit DI2 Study hours / Assessment

60 Taught hours
45 Recommended Self-study hours
Assessment: Unit DI2 case study (simulation only)

Unit DI3: Do – controlling workplace safety issues (International)

What you will learn from unit DI3.

You will be able to advise the organisation on a range of common workplace safety issues / hazards including how these can be assessed.

Unit DI3 Study hours / Assessment

54 Taught hours
41 Recommended Self-study hours
Assessment: Unit DI3 case study (simulation only)

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 are 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the NEBOSH International Diploma for?

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

The NEBOSH International Diploma is best suited for those outside 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 for their role.

The NEBOSH International Diploma is designed for those looking to boost their career in Occupational Health and Safety, increasing ones knowledge and competence in order to successfully design, manage and implement safety management systems in a wide range of sectors, working outside the United Kingdom.

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

How difficult is the NEBOSH International Diploma?

Students should be aware this Diploma is a level 6 qualification. This means the NEBOSH International Diploma is a demanding qualification to study, approximately equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (or UK University level qualification). Learning is not intended to be easy, which increases the value of this qualification to employers, meaning qualified individuals are highly sought after.

What level is the NEBOSH International Diploma?

All NEBOSH Diploma courses are classed as Level 6 qualifications on the NQF, a Level 10 on the SCQF.

NFQ = National Qualification Framework
SCQF = Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (worth 48 credits).

To progress further, we suggest moving on to a more practical, Level 6 NVQ or further expanding your existing knowledge by undertaking a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma course.

See the National Qualification Framework below to compare qualifications.

What is the NEBOSH International Diploma equivalent to?

The NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelors Degree on the National Qualification Framework and a level 10 on the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

How do I study the NEBOSH International Diploma?

Training for NEBOSH International Diploma is conducted via the SHEilds e-learning platform, which provides students access to an online training area.

SHEilds online 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 assessment / exams, you will be able to make a difference in your own workplace.

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What training resources are there for the NEBOSH International Diploma?

The NEBOSH International 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 International Diploma exams?

NEBOSH International Diploma Exam / Assignment sitting dates

Unit	Date
Unit DI1	March, September
Unit DI2	May, November
Unit DI3	January, July

Where can I take my NEBOSH International Diploma 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 International Diploma?

Approximately 329 hours time dedication is required, (plus assessment time) to complete a NEBOSH International 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 International Diploma can be broken down as follows.

Overview of Time dedication:

Unit DI1: 71 hours tuition plus 58 hours private study.
Unit DI2: 60 hours tuition plus 45 hours private study.
Unit DI3: 54 hours tuition plus 41 hours private study.
Total: 185 tuition hours, 144 private study hours = 329 hours.

Additionally, there are 140 assessment hours for this course.

Assessment hours, is the time it takes to complete all three assessments, DI1, DI2 and DI3.

What can I study after I complete the NEBOSH Diploma?

After successfully competing a NEBOSH 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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