NEBOSH Int Diploma H&S

About this Diploma Qualification

The NEBOSH International Diploma is designed for individuals who want to progress their career in health & safety and to develop the international knowledge and skills in order to become an international health & safety practitioner.

All occupational health & safety practitioners (OHASPs) need to have a common core of knowledge in order to practice effectively. This common core of knowledge must be transferable between the different occupational sectors in which OHASPs may work, ranging across all parts of industry, commerce and the public sector. The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an OHASP. The full title of this qualification is: "NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health".

There are no prerequisite entry requirements, though students will find it helpful to have completed the International General Certificate first. Students should also be aware that this is a demanding qualification - approximately equivalent to third year degree level - and therefore may find is very difficult if they do not have this background knowledge and/or the ability and application to study at this level.

International Diploma Key facts

• Duration: 250 - 500 hours
• Memberships: GradIOSH, MIIRSM
• Locations: All SHEilds' venues
• Exam Dates: January / July
• Exam Price: £388
• Course Start Dates: Anytime

Payments for eLearning courses made within the UK (only) are subject to UK VAT at the prevailing rate.

Syllabus Summary (August 2011 Specification)

• Unit A:  Managing health and safety
• Unit B:  Hazardous agents in the workplace
• Unit C:  Workplace and work equipment
• Unit D:  Application of health and safety theory and practice (Assignment)

Examination & Assignment details

The examinations are held twice each year, January and July, and comprise of one 3-hour written paper for each of the core units (A, B & C) (three 3-hour examinations in total). Students must complete a workplace based assignments for unit D. Only students who have enrolled with NEBOSH through an accredited centre are eligible to register for the examination.

Exam Sitting Fees: Students not wishing to sit their examinations at a SHEilds Test Centre may incur an additional fee of up to £310, please click here to see a list of venues.

General Exam information

NOTE for NVQ courses: There are no Examinations for NVQ qualifications; NVQ assessment is solely based upon your portfolio (collection of evidence)

NEBOSH eLearning courses

When taking one of our NEBOSH eLearning courses you can take you're exam in one of our worldwide locations, all eLearning courses require an examination to be passed in order to complete the qualification, please see the below dates for your specific course.

NEBOSH eLearning Standard Examination Dates:

NEBOSH Exam Sitting Fees (for eLearning students): Students not wishing to sit their examinations at a SHEilds Test Center may incur an additional fee payable for non SHEilds test centres click here to see a list of venues.

Classroom/Blended Examination (NEBOSH & IOSH courses) Dates:

Our classroom based courses usually include the examination on the last day of the course with no additional fees to pay.

IOSH eLearning examinations/assessment:

Our IOSH eLearning courses are studied entirely on-line, examinations are also taken on-line from your location over the internet, in addition to a work-based project assessment.