Part Time Nebosh Diploma

NEBOSH DIPLOMA

Who is this course for?

The NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an OHASP. The National Diploma is at level 6 in the National Qualification framework, and is accredited by GCA, CEA and ACCAC. The NEBOSH National Diploma is a professional qualification that satisfies the academic requirements for corporate membership of the recognised professional body in the field, The Diploma assumes prior learning that is equivalent to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Holders of the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety may use the designatory letters "DipNEBOSH" after their name.

The syllabus comprises a preparatory unit (Unit CS: Core skills) and three core units:

Unit A: Managing health and safety
Unit B: Hazardous agents in the workplace
Unit C: Workplace and work equipment
Unit D: Workplace Assignment

How long is this course for?
1 year day-release in Portadown

Attendance Part-Time
How will I be assessed?
NEBOSH sets and marks a 3 hour external written examination paper for each of the three core units. Examinations will be held each year in the third full week of January and in the second full week of July. Papers for Units A, B and C will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings respectively.

The assessment component comprises workplace-based assignments externally set by NEBOSH and assessed by appropriately qualified tutors at NEBOSH accredited centres, with final external moderation by NEBOSH.