NEBOSH Diploma Overview
The NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is the most popular and recognised health and safety qualification of its kind. It’s designed for ambitious health and safety managers and professionals who want to take their knowledge and practical skills to the next step.
This university degree-level qualification assists in the development of professional competence, increasing the learner’s ability to help organisations make key health and safety decisions in order to manage risk, meet business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Over 18,000 safety professionals hold this prestigious and highly respected diploma. The qualification is the first step to becoming a chartered safety and health practitioner.
What is NEBOSH?
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is a globally recognised provider of health, safety, and environmental qualifications. Established in 1979, NEBOSH has set the benchmark for health and safety professionals worldwide. With over 400,000 individuals having earned a NEBOSH qualification, it is a testament to the organisation’s commitment to excellence in occupational safety.
NEBOSH qualifications are meticulously designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding required to manage health and safety effectively in any workplace. These professional qualifications are highly respected and sought after by employers, making them a valuable asset for anyone looking to advance their career in health and safety.
Why choose Make UK to study the NEBOSH Diploma?
As a NEBOSH gold learning partner, Make UK provide excellent teaching and support to students undertaking this qualification.
- 1st ever NEBOSH training partner
- Pass rates regularly exceed the average
- Professional tutors with industry recognised qualifications and years of ‘real-life’ experience
- 96% of students rate their tutor as Very or Extremely Knowledgeable
- 98% of students would consider booking a course with Make UK again
- All fees included
Studying with Make UK gives you access to tutors who are members of IOSH and are able to support with your professional development if you wish to pursue a career in health and safety. Don't just pass, maximise your potential!
Success - Our pass rate is consistently significantly higher than the national average
Quality - We deliver more than 10,000 training days a year and were the first NEBOSH training Partner
Support - All our tutors are registered IOSH Mentors and can help you complete the journey to Chartered Membership
Benefits of NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety
For the learner
- Gain confidence to manage occupational health and safety in your workplace
- Drive company-wide positive health and safety change and keep people safe in dangerous environments
- Boost your career and professional development prospects.
For the business
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the workplace
- Attract and retain talent by supporting academic and career progression of employees
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
Delivery methods
To successfully achieve the NEBOSH for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals, we recommend that you carefully consider which delivery method will suit your learning style best. If you would like any advice regarding this please get in touch, we’d be happy to help.
Classroom
Taught with delegates from other organisations at one of our training centres, this rich learning experience allows you to get away from the distractions of the workplace, learn from your peers and focus on your qualification.
E-learning
E-learning programmes, sometimes called Online, can be studied at any time, from anywhere, from any device. This method provides the flexibility for you to study at your own pace and in your own learning style.
E-learning Extra
Provides all the features and flexibility of an online course, but with the structured support of that a tutor provides via a series of scheduled webinars.
In-Company
The training course is delivered specifically for a group of people at your company - either face-to-face at a time and place to suit you, or via Virtual Classroom. We’ll tailor your course content to your business, bringing it to life.Who should attend?
This course is designed for ambitious health and safety managers and professionals who want to lead their organisation in relation to health and safety.
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 National 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 National General Certificate prior to undertaking the Diploma course. You can find out more about the NEBOSH General Certificate course here
NEBOSH qualification levels
NEBOSH qualifications are structured at different levels to cater to varying degrees of expertise and career aspirations:
NEBOSH Award - A basic level qualification that introduces fundamental health and safety principles.
NEBOSH Certificate - An intermediate level qualification offering a comprehensive understanding of health and safety principles.
NEBOSH Diploma - An advanced level qualification providing an in-depth understanding of health and safety management.
Each level offers a structured progression, allowing learners to develop their knowledge and skills in health and safety management systematically.
NEBOSH Diploma course content
The NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety provides learners with the knowledge and skills to reduce risk, control hazards, and improve health and safety culture.
The syllabus is divided into three units:
- DN1- Know – workplace health and safety principles (UK)
- DN2 - Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK)
- DN3 - Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK)
Through your studies, you will develop the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand how health and safety legislation is applied and possible enforcement actions that could be taken
- Identify and effectively communicate relevant health and safety information –
- Advise on a range of common workplace health and safety issues including how these can be assessed, controlled and monitored
- Develop a health and safety policy strategy (including proactive safety, Corporate Social Responsibility and the change management process)
- Develop a risk management strategy - promote a positive health and safety culture
- Develop and audit health and safety management systems
- Maintain individual and organisational health and safety competence
- Manage contractors and supply chains to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Duration
NEBOSH recommends that learners plan their study around a minimum of 191 taught hours, plus 144 recommended self-study hours and 80 assessment hours.
Assessment
The total assessment time for all 3 units is 80 hours. Learners must complete and pass the following to achieve the NEBOSH National Diploma:
- DN1 - A work-based assignment and research project
- DN2 - An open-book online scenario-based case study
- DN3 - An open-book online scenario-based case study
Outcome / Next Steps
Candidates will need to pass all units to achieve certification. Upon successful completion, delegates will achieve the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management and will be able to use the designatory letters DipNEBOSH after their name.
NEBOSH diploma holders are invited to the annual NEBOSH graduation ceremony in the year following the successful completion of their award.
For those interested in career progression, Make UK tutors are also experienced IOSH mentors who can support learners with their professional development. The NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is the first step on the journey to becoming a chartered member of IOSH.