Course details

The NEBOSH Environmental Diploma is an equivalent of the level 6 qualification (EQF).Which is equivalent to a University honours degree.

This course is based on international standards and is made up of two units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH International Environmental Diploma qualification.

Unit ED1: Controlling Environmental Aspects
  • 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
Unit IDEM2: Environmental Regulation
  • Enforcement of environmental legislation
  • Pollution prevention and control multilateral treaties
Assessment

Unit ED1 of the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma is assessed by a three hour written exam.

Unit ED1 Exams are held in January and July each year.

Unit IDEM2 is assessed by a work-based project and can be submitted in February, May, August or November each ;
  Updated on 08 February, 2023

Eligibility / Requirements

There are no specific entry requiements fo rthis course in terms of academic qualification. However, this course must be completed in English ;

The assignment part of the assesment requires research into environmental issues in the candidate’s workplace and a report to the top management of the candidate’s workplace.

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