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NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals 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 health and safety legal requirements. This online NEBOSH National 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.

National Diploma Course Details

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Quick Course Information

Brand	NEBOSH
Manufacturer	SHEilds Ltd
Study method	eLearning, Online
Course Level	Equivalent to a University Bachelors Degree
Time Dedication	335 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	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 – £215, DN2 assignment fee – £215, DN3 assignment fee – £215

Awarding Body

NEBOSH est. 1979, has been a UK-recognised awarding body since 2000 and received Approved Awarding Body Status from the Qualifications Scottish Authority (QSA) 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 National 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Unit DN1: Know – workplace health and safety principles
Unit DN2: Do – controlling workplace health issues
Unit DN3: Do – controlling workplace safety issues

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 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 = £75
1 x DN1 written exam fee = £215
1 x DN2 assignment fee each = £215
1 x DN3 assignment fee each = £215
Total fees = £720

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.

Syllabus Overview

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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Why study a Diploma 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.

Find out more about the benefits of studying by eLearning, see our examples and learn, what is eLearning?

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Who is the NEBOSH National Diploma 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?

What level is the National 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 National Diploma equivalent to?

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

How do I study the NEBOSH National Diploma?

Training for NEBOSH National 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 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 DN1	March, September
Unit DN2	May, November
Unit DN3	January, July

Where can I take my NEBOSH National Diploma exams?

NEBOSH National 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 can I study after I complete the NEBOSH National 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 or Process Safey Management 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.

Are payment plans available for the NEBOSH National Diploma?

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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