
NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management
Course Codes
SHE013 / SHE021
This NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is ideal for anyone with experience of managing environmental risks caused by workplace activity.
- Industry recognised NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management qualification.
- Specialised NEBOSH qualification designed to help individuals to manage environmental risks caused by their workplace.
- Successful students can gain professional membership with the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (SIIRSM).
- Once you have completed the course, you can also add the professional post nominals EnvDipNEBOSH after your name.
- Develop valuable in-depth knowledge and practical skills to support your role!
- Study for your course from home in your own time.
Course overview
This NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is ideal for those who have responsibilities in managing environmental risks as a result of workplace activities and want to progress their career or develop their knowledge further. This NEBOSH qualification will allow you to excel in your environmental management career by developing your knowledge and skills.
During this course, you’ll learn more about how you can have a positive influence on the environmental management standards in your workplace. You will also develop your understanding of the benefits, limitations, and structure of an environmental system, the principles for environmental sustainability, and how you can identify and control various environmental aspects.
Course Duration
Up to one year.
Study Hours
150-190 hours.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of this course and your exams, you will receive your NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
Entry Requirements
You must have previously completed NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate.
Assessment
One written exam and one written project assignment.
Course content
- Key environmental cycles and the effects of human activity on the environment
- Environmental leadership
- Environmental management systems and emergency planning
- Environmental risk evaluation and control
- Environmental performance evaluation
- Sustainability
- Waste management
- Managing emissions to the atmosphere
- Managing emissions to the water environment
- Control of environmental noise
- Hazardous substances and contaminated land
- Energy use
- Enforcement of environmental legislation
- Civil liability
- Pollution prevention and control legislation
Extra info
Course requirements
You must have previously completed NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate.
Course duration
You will have up to one year to complete your course, which is plenty of time to ensure you are able to study for your course at your own pace. The approximate study time is 150-190 hours, but you can take as much or as little time as you need.
Study method
You will study for your course entirely online and receive full tutor support through email. The online portal makes learning more interactive with presentations, audio recordings, and interactive modules. You will also have access to downloadable resources and NEBOSH revision aids, as well as students and tutor forums and one-to-one contact with your tutor.
Course outcome
Once you have successfully completed the assessments involved in this course, you will receive your NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
This NEBOSH qualification is delivered in association with SHEilds, NEBOSH centre 548.
Assessment
You will need to complete three online open book exams. You can find full details of what is included in these assessments below.
ED1 – written exam
This is a three-hour written exam that you will need to complete in person. Exam venues available for this assessment are based in Bolton, Hull, Coventry, London, Bristol, Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen.
If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment with Open Study College, we will book and pay for your assessments for you. If you do not add the exams option to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your assessments if you wish to achieve the qualification.
NDEM2 – written project
You will need to complete a workplace-based project with consideration to environmental regulations. The length of your completed project will be 8,000 words.
Awarding body
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) are a leading organisation whose qualifications cover the health, safety, and environmental sectors. Their qualifications are recognised internationally, helping professionals to demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities, as well as raising the standards in the health and safety industry.
Q&As
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If you add your exams to your enrolment, we will book and pay for these for you. If you chose not to add exams to your enrolment, you will need to book and pay for your assessments directly with a NEBOSH-approved exam centre in addition to the cost of your course.
If you want to achieve your NEBOSH qualification, you will need to complete the assessments detailed above.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
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