NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
The new NEBOSH National Diploma training course has replaced the Diplomas Part 1 & 2 in line with revised ENTO standards. All aspects of the qualification have been improved to benefit delegates & employers.
Who the NEBOSH Diploma Training Course is For
The NEBOSH National Diploma training course is designed for individuals who want to progress their career in health & safety & develop more in-depth knowledge & skills aiming to become health & safety practitioners.
NEBOSH Diploma Training Course Entry Requirements
The NEBOSH National Diploma training course assumes prior learning that is equivalent to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Entry requirements are strict and students embarking on a course leading to the NEBOSH National Diploma training course must hold an approved qualification in health and safety that is accredited at level 3 or above. Students whose qualification is not recent will be required to demonstrate that their knowledge has been kept up-to-date, for instance by extensive involvement in, or study of, health and safety.
NEBOSH Diploma Training Course Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the NEBOSH National Diploma training course the delegate will:
- GradIOSH designatory letters can be used after enrolment for a period of Initial Professional Development (IPD).
- CMIOSH chartered status is gained after successful completion of a minimum of 2 years Initial Professional Development (IPD) during which they will develop a skills based portfolio in OSH Practice and undertake a professional review interview with the Privy Council.
- Be able to provide detailed advice for health & safety issues in line with current legislation & HSE guidance.
- Be able to assist the organisation in continual health & safety management and control measures.
- Have a broad range of detailed knowledge & the application of key health & safety issues.
NEBOSH Diploma Training Course Content
The 3 units' content is outlined below & these are accompanied with a common skills element:
Common Skills:
Communication Skills
Training Skills
Unit A: Managing Health & Safety
A1 Principles of health and safety management
A2 Loss causation and incident investigation
A3 Identifying hazards, assessing and evaluating risk
A4 Risk control and emergency planning
A5 Organisational factors
A6 Human factors
A7 Principles of health and safety law
A8 Criminal law
A9 Civil law
A10 Measuring health and safety performance
Unit B: Hazardous Agents in the Workplace
B1 General aspects of occupational health and hygiene
B2 Principles of Toxicology and Epidemiology
B3 Chemical Agents – Evaluating Risk
B4 Hazardous Substances – Preventative and Protective Measures
B5 Hazardous Substances – Monitoring and Maintenance of Control Measures
B6 Biological Agents
B7 Physical Agents (1) – Noise and Vibration
B8 Physical Agents (2) – Radiation and Thermal environment
B9 Psycho-social Agents
B10 Ergonomic agents
Unit C: Workplace & Work Equipment
C1 General workplace issues
C2 Principles of fire and explosion
C3 Workplace fire precautions
C4 The storage, handling and processing of dangerous substances
C5 Work equipment
C6 Machinery safety
C7 Mechanical handling
C8 Electrical safety
C9 Safety in construction and demolition
C10 Environmental pollution and waste management
NEBOSH Diploma Training Course Examination
It is balanced between exams and continual assessment. Assessments: 3 written assignments, 1 for each unit. 3 Exams: there is one 3-hour exam for each unit respectively
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