NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
The NEBOSH National Diploma is the “Gold Standard” in health and safety qualifications. Valued by employers, this is an essential qualification for those seeking a senior position in health and safety management. Almost half of health and safety job adverts specify a NEBOSH Diploma and 40% of students that complete the Diploma achieve a salary increase (source: NEBOSH website, May 2019). Holders of the NEBOSH Diploma can apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). Live Online learning now available.
New: Live Online Learning
Get all the benefits of structured classroom learning but with the convenience of the digital world, studying where you like.
Students join remotely using a PC, laptop or tablet and download the relevant software in advance to enable access to the tutor run class. Throughout the course, students can see and interact with the tutor and with each other.
Our National Diploma course focuses on practical health and safety management that can be applied in your workplace and intensive examination preparation. Our pass rates are consistently high which means you have a good chance of passing first time round.
Recent examination pass rates:
January 2019 Unit A – 100%
January 2019 Unit B – 86%
January 2019 Unit C – 86%
Current pass rate on Unit DNI (assignment) – 97%
Select a study option:
Why choose the British Safety Council?
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We are one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations
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Our tutors are experts in health and safety and are excellent teachers
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Learning is student-centred and interactive
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Study skills and examination techniques are embedded throughout
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Pass rates are consistently above the national average
What's in it for me?
The NEBOSH National Diploma is valued by employers. Gaining this qualification will boost your career prospects. Diploma holders can apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). Many then progress to become chartered members (CMIOSH).
If you have any questions about our occupational health and safety training courses, please visit our FAQs
Qualification overview
The qualification is divided into four units:
Unit A – Managing health and safety
- Principles of health and safety management
- Principles of health and safety law
- Criminal law
- Civil law
- Loss causation and incident investigation
- Measuring and reviewing health and safety performance
- Assessment and evaluation of risk
- Risk control
- Organisational factors
- Human factors
- The role of the health and safety practitioner
Unit B – Hazardous substances / agents
- Managing occupational health
- Identification, assessment and evaluation of hazardous substances
- Control of hazardous substances
- Monitoring and measuring of hazardous substances
- Biological agents
- Noise and vibration
- Radiation
- Mental ill-health and dealing with violence and aggression at work
- Musculoskeletal risks and controls
- Work environment risks and controls
Unit C – Workplace and work equipment safety
- Workplace welfare requirements and specific workplace issues
- Fires and explosions
- Workplace fire risk assessment
- Storage, handling and processing of hazardous substances
- Work equipment
- Workplace machinery
- Mobile, lifting, access and work at height equipment
- Electrical safety
- Construction and works of a temporary nature – hazards and controls
- Workplace transport and managing work-related road risk
Unit DNI – Application of Health and Safety Theory and Practice
8,000-word work-based project
Assessment
Three x 3-hour written examinations (Units A, B and C) and an 8,000-word work-based project (Unit DNI).
NEBOSH Examination and Assessment Fees: £600
How can I study?
We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes.
You can attend a course at one of our training centres, complete the course live online, study for the qualification by distance learning or we can deliver the course in your workplace.
New: Live Online
We are pleased to now offer the NEBOSH Diploma Live Online. Students can join remotely and learn ‘live’ with a tutor just as they would in a classroom.
Price
£4,995 full course (exc VAT and exams and assessments)
Please request a call back if you are interested in completing an individual unit.
Upcoming Dates
Unit B1: 19/10/2020 (5 days)
Unit B2: 02/11/2020 (5 days)
Unit C1: 16/11/2020 (5 days)
Unit C2: 30/11/2020 (5 days)
October 2020 course
Unit A1: 12/10/2020 (5 days)
Unit A2: 16/11/2020 (5 days)
Unit B1: 01/03/2021 (5 days)
Unit B2: 22/03/2021 (5 days)
Unit C1: 26/04/2021 (5 days)
Unit C2: 17/05/2021 (5 days)
Note: assignment submissions and exam dates to be confirmed.
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In your workplace
We can visit your workplace and deliver the course on dates of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group of people as it saves on travel costs and allows students to keep in touch with work.
The six-week course can either be delivered as six 1-week blocks or, if you prefer, on separate days over a longer period.
The three sets of written examinations can be taken in January and July and the workplace-based assignment is submitted after the examinations.
Why in your workplace?
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Cost-effective option for a group of learners
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Face-to-face courses have the highest pass rates
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Expert teaching by an experienced tutor
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Class discussions can be company-specific
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Allows students to keep in touch with work
At a training centre
Training centre course dates are subject to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Live Online courses may be added to replace training centre courses if the face to face versions are not able to run.
Our well-equipped training centres allow you to get away from the distractions of the workplace and focus on your qualification.
The six-week course (6 x 1-week blocks) is delivered over a period of nine months by highly qualified and experienced tutors in an interactive and engaging manner which makes learning easier.
The three sets of written examinations can be taken in January and July, and the workplace-based assignment is submitted after the examinations.
Why a training centre?
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Face-to-face courses have the highest pass rates
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Focused study away from workplace distractions
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Expert teaching by an experienced tutor
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Tutor support for individual learners
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An opportunity to interact with and learn from other students
London - Hammersmith
British Safety Council
70 Chancellors Road, London W6 9RS. View in google maps
April 2021 - November 2021
Unit A1: 19/04/2021 (5 days)
Unit A2: 10/05/2021 (5 days)
Unit B1: 06/09/2021 (5 days)
Unit B2: 27/09/2021 (5 days)
Unit C1: 01/11/2021 (5 days)
Unit C2: 22/11/2021 (5 days)
Unit DNI prep day: TBC
Exam and assignment submission recommendations
Unit A exam: TBC
Unit B exam: TBC
Unit C exam: TBC
Unit DNI submission: TBC
Distance Learning
If you can’t find time in your busy schedule to attend a classroom course, then distance learning is the answer.
Our distance learning course comprises:
- Textbooks (posted to you)
- Links to other essential reading
- PowerPoint slides
- Revision sheets
- Past examination questions
- Model answers to select examination questions
- Examiners’ reports
- Advice on studying and examination technique
- Guidance on completing your assignment.
In addition, we hold free examination preparation days and free assignment briefings (twice a year in London).
Tutor support is available by phone, Skype and email. Tutors will mark and provide feedback on answers to practice examination questions.
There are three 3-hour written examinations and a workplace-based assignment. You have up to five years to complete the course and assessments. Most people complete within 18 – 24 months.
Why distance learning?
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Structured and easy to follow programme
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Study wherever and whenever suits you
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Perfect for people with busy lives
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Most cost-effective way to study for this qualification
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Tutor support via e-mail
What's next?
You can start study via distance learning at any time.
Distance Learning | £1495 (exc. VAT) | Register your interest
Already started?
Units A, B and C can be purchased separately
Single unit | £550 (exc. VAT) | Register your interest