Part time NEBOSH National Diploma Module A

Course

In Tonbridge

£ 1,800 + VAT

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  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Tonbridge

The NEBOSH National Diploma is the flagship NEBOSH award and is the first UK vocational qualification to be developed specifically for health and safety professionals. Since its introduction in 1988 it has become established as the most popular qualification of its kind, with over 10,000 students having successfully gained the Diploma. The National Diploma is the qualification for aspiring.

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Location

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Tonbridge (Kent)
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Brook Street, TN9 2PW

Start date

On request

About this course

Achievement of the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or a direct equivalent prior to undertaking the Diploma course is highly recommended. Candidates should have access to appropriate health and safety experience and should be prepared for a level of study approximately equivalent to Level 6 of the National Qualification Framework (NQF).

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NEBOSH National Diploma Module A
The NEBOSH National Diploma is the flagship NEBOSH award and is the first UK vocational qualification to be developed specifically for health and safety professionals. Since its introduction in 1988 it has become established as the most popular qualification of its kind, with over 10,000 students having successfully gained the Diploma. The National Diploma is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals, building directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH National General Certificate (also offered by WestKentCollege). It is designed to provide students with the expertise required to undertake a career as a safety and health practitioner and also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study. The qualification meets the academic requirements to apply for Graduate Membership (Grad IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner as a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). It also accepted by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as meeting the academic requirements for full membership (MIIRSM). Holders of the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety may use the designatory letters DipNEBOSH after their name and are invited to the annual NEBOSH Graduation and Awards Ceremony in the year following the successful completion of their award. The NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is accredited at Level 6 within the National Qualification Framework (NQF) by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England. Successful students will be awarded a certificate with the accredited title of the qualification: NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Course Content:
The qualification provides the core health and safety knowledge (transferable across industry, commerce and the public sector) which, combined with understanding and appropriate application, underpins the competent performance of an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. The syllabus comprises a preparatory element (entitled Core Skills) and four units, each of which is assessed separately:

  • Unit A
  • : Managing health and safety
  • Unit B
  • : Hazardous agents in the workplace
  • Unit C
  • : Workplace and work equipment safety
  • Unit D
  • : Application of health and safety theory and practice Students may choose to take individual units in any order over a five year period and will be awarded a unit certificate for each unit passed. Core skills element:
  • Communication skills
  • Training skills

This element of the qualification will consist of approximately 10 hours tuition and 9 hours private study. Each unit is broken down into a number of elements, as described below: Unit A: Managing health and safety

  • Element A1 Principles of health and safety management
  • Element A2 Loss causation and incident investigation
  • Element A3 Identifying hazards, assessing and evaluating risk
  • Element A4 Risk control and emergency planning
  • Element A5 Organisational factors
  • Element A6 Human factors
  • Element A7 Principles of health and safety law
  • Element A8 Criminal law
  • Element A9 Civil law
  • Element A10 Measuring health and safety performance

This unit will consist of approximately 95 hours tuition and 75 hours private study. Unit B: Hazardous agents in the workplace

  • Element B1 General aspects of occupational health and hygiene
  • Element B2 Principles of toxicology and epidemiology
  • Element B3 Chemical agents evaluating risk
  • Element B4 Hazardous substances preventive and protective measures
  • Element B5 Hazardous substances monitoring and maintenance of control measures
  • Element B6 Biological agents
  • Element B7 Physical agents 1 noise and vibration
  • Element B8 Physical agents 2 radiation and thermal environment
  • Element B9 Psycho-social agents
  • Element B10 Ergonomic agents

This unit will consist of approximately 65 hours tuition and 50 hours private study. Unit C: Workplace and work equipment safety

  • Element C1 General workplace issues
  • Element C2 Principles of fire and explosion
  • Element C3 Workplace fire risk assessment
  • Element C4 The storage, handling and processing of dangerous substances
  • Element C5 Work equipment
  • Element C6 Machinery safety
  • Element C7 Mechanical handling
  • Element C8 Electrical safety
  • Element C9 Safety in construction and demolition
  • Element C10 Environmental pollution and waste management

This unit will consist of approximately 65 hours tuition and 50 hours private study. Unit D: Application of health and safety theory and practice For this unit candidates will be required to carry out a detailed review of the health and safety performance of a workplace or organisation and produce a justified action plan to improve performance. The assignment will require the candidate to apply the knowledge and understanding gained from their studies of elements of Units A, B and C in a practical environment and to carry out critical analysis and evaluation of information gathered during the review. The level of work should be that expected of a competent occupational health and safety practitioner working within an organisation.

Entry Requirements:
Achievement of the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or a direct equivalent prior to undertaking the Diploma course is highly recommended. Candidates should have access to appropriate health and safety experience and should be prepared for a level of study approximately equivalent to Level 6 of the National Qualification Framework (NQF).

Entry Process:
All applicants will be contacted for an informal telephone interview, to ensure they are aware of the requirements for study at this level, and that they have access to appropriate health and safety experience. In some instances, applicants will be invited to an informal face-to-face interview with the lead tutor for the course.

Assessment:
Units A, B and C are each assessed by one three-hour written examination. All questions are compulsory. Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. Unit D is assessed by a written assignment of approximately 8,000 words, designed to test knowledge across the syllabus by assessing application of health and safety theory and practice (Unit D).

Progression Routes:
The National Diploma provides a sound basis for progression to MSc level: A number of UK universities offer MSc programs that accept the National Diploma as a full or partial entry requirement.

Career Options:
Adding the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety to your CV may enhance your opportunities of employment at a higher level in the field of health & safety, in positions such as:

  • Environmental Health and Safety Officer
  • Health and safety management


  • Fees

    Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
    09/10 : Tuition : £1,800.00 : £1,800.00 : £1,800.00
    09/10 : Material
    09/10 : Exams
    09/10 : Trips
    09/10 : Kit
    Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

    Sessions

    Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
    09/10 : PT : Further Education : 18/1/2010 : 28/6/2010 : Monday : 09:00 : 17:00

Part time NEBOSH National Diploma Module A

£ 1,800 + VAT