The NEBOSH Environmental Diploma is designed to equip health and safety practitioners with an appropriate professional level qualification to undertake responsibilities in relation to the risks of damage to the environment posed by work activities.
The intended learning outcomes are that holders of this award should be able to:
There are no formal entry requirements; prospective candidates should be advised that this is a professional level qualification. The NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management is intended primarily for those responsible for environmental management.
The syllabus comprises two core modules:
The examination comprises of one 3-hour written paper where candidates are required to select five from eight questions. There is also a 4,000-word workplace based project to complete. Examinations are held two times a year. In June and December.