NEBOSH National Diploma Unit B – Distance Learning

Why NEBOSH National Diploma in OHS?

The 1st reason:  The NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Dip) is the must have qualification for those whose ambition is to be a “Safety Professional” and have a high level career in HSE management.

The 2nd reason: In the UK – and, increasingly, worldwide, the NEBOSH Diploma is respected by employers in all sectors.

The 3rd reason: Professional body recognition

• Entitled to use the designatory letters DipNEBOSH after your name
• Graduate Membership (GradIOSH) 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) 
• Member status (MIIRSM) of the Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
• Meet the headline entrance criteria requirements for Registered Membership (RMaPS) of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
• Sit directly for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) assessment as long as they meet BCSP’s eligibility criteria.
• Meet entry requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) degrees in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Suitable for:

This qualification is designed for aspiring health and safety professionals and builds directly upon the knowledge provided by the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.  It provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study.

Entrance requirements:

• There no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however learners should consider that this is professional level qualification, equivalent to SCQF Level 10.
• Achievement of the NEBOSH National General Certificate, or direct equivalent, prior to undertaking the Diploma course is highly recommended.

Language requirements:

• In order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus, it is vital that learners have an appropriate standard of English language.
• NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

Course Outline 

Unit B: Hazardous Substances / Agents in the Workplace 

1. Managing Occupational Health
2. Identification, Assessment and Evaluation of Hazardous Substances
3. Control of Hazardous Substances
4. Monitoring and Measuring of Hazardous Substances
5. Biological Agents
6. Noise and Vibration
7. Radiation
8. Mental Ill-Health and Dealing with Violence and Aggression At Work
9. Musculoskeletal Risks and Controls
10. Work Environment Risks and Controls

Assessment:

• A 3-hour written exam of unit B is taken in the British Councils in Ho Chi Minh or Ha Noi. A certificate of Unit B will be awarded to candiates when they pass an exam

Note: Exam registration is usually 12 weeks before your chosen exam date. 

Examination dates:

Examinations Papers are normally held each year in the third full week of January and July for Units B. 

January 2021: Unit B 13th January 2021

July 2021: Unit B 7th July 2021