Qualification details

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Environmental Management

Qualification summary

The NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is designed for individuals with responsibilities for the management of environmental risk in relation to damage caused by work activities and/or aiming to develop and implement effective environmental management systems within their organisations. Since its launch in 1992, over 1,300 candidates have achieved the award.

The NEBOSH Environmental Diploma fulfils the academic requirements for both Associate membership (AIEMA) of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Qualification details

500/3824/2
6
HL - Higher Level
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/06/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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Scotland - Trinidad and Tobago
English
The NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is suitable for environmental management specialists, those managers with a foundation health and safety qualification (eg, the NEBOSH National General Certificate a.k.a. the NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) and health and safety practitioners (eg, those with a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety a.k.a. the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety), who wish to effectively manage their environmental responsibilities. The Environmental Diploma provides a sound basis for progression to MSc level: A number of UK universities offer MSc programmes that accept the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma as a full or partial entry requirement.
Environmental Health Practitioner
Environmental Scientist
Health and Safety Inspector
Health and Safety Practitioner
Local Government Regeneration Officer
Manager
  • 03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
    • 03.4  Environmental Conservation
119
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Written Examination
Unit ED1 is assessed by a three-hour written examination. Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.

Unit ED2 is assessed by a workplace-based project, marked by the course provider and moderated by NEBOSH.
The qualification consists of two mandatory units. Once a candidate has been awarded a unit certificate for both units, the overall qualification grade is determined by adding together the weighted marks of the two units. The weighting is 75% for Unit ED1 and 25% for Unit ED2.
  • Y/501/2142 - Management of environmental risk
  • D/501/2143 - Application of environmental risk theory and practice