NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals - E-Learning
The NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is a globally respected qualification. The course gives learners the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform as leading health and safety professional of the future.
The course builds strategic knowledge and practical skills, helping learners influence health and safety at the highest levels in any industry, anywhere in the world.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for health and safety professionals looking to develop their expertise and progress into senior roles. It is particularly relevant for those who:
- Have completed a NEBOSH Certificate-level qualification (or equivalent)
- Are responsible for developing and implementing health and safety strategy
- Need an advanced qualification recognised by employers and professional bodies worldwide
Pre-requisites
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners should consider that this is a professional-level qualification. Completing the course is a substantial undertaking; therefore, NEBOSH strongly recommends that learners studying the International Diploma have a suitable standard of English to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
Depending on their health and safety management experience, learners may find it beneficial to study the NEBOSH Certificate or similar prior to undertaking the Diploma course. See more about the NEBOSH International General Certificate here.
Course content
The NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma is structured around applied knowledge and strategic health and safety management. The course is equivalent to a UK degree with full honours and consists of three units.
DI1 Know.
Workplace health and safety principles
DI2 Do.
Controlling workplace health issues
DI3 Do.
Controlling workplace safety issues
Each unit focuses on real-world scenarios and professional decision-making, enabling learners to develop the capability to design and implement effective health and safety strategies.
Duration
The course includes 185 taught hours and approximately 144 hours of private study and background reading, with 80 assessment hours. Most learners complete the course within 18 to 24 months.
Assessment
DI1 is an assignment, whilst for DI2 and DI3 learners must complete a case study. Part of the Unit DI1 assessment will require learners to undertake some workplace-based activities. A delegate can receive an overall refer, pass, credit or distinction grade following their open book examination and a pass grade for the practical assessment.
Outcome / Next Steps
Successful delegates will be awarded the NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals.
For those interested in career progression, Make UK tutors are also experienced IOSH mentors who can support learners with their professional development. The NEBOSH Diploma is the first step on the journey to becoming a chartered member of IOSH.
Make UK also offers a range of further learning options to support ongoing development – please contact us for details.
Delivery method
Online, or eLearning, programmes can be studied at any time, from anywhere, from any device. For this course, you will have 3 months to complete the training.
You can register up to 10 people for Learning when you book online. If you have more than 10 delegates to register, please contact us to discuss our multi-delegate eLearning service.
Benefits of the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma
For the learner
- Deepen strategic and practical health and safety expertise
- Advance towards Chartered status and senior roles
- Gain a globally respected qualification
For the business
- Develop in-house competence and leadership in safety
- Reduce risks through effective, strategic safety management
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence in health and safety
More details
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