NEBOSH qualifications are held in high regard by organisations in all industry and the Nebosh Diploma is a natural progression from the Nebosh General Certificate which provides a level 6 qualification. The General Certificate is now considered prior learning and you must complete it before progressing to the Diploma level.
The Nebosh National Diploma provides the core health and safety knowledge which is transferable across industry, commerce, and the public sector. It is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge essential for a person pursuing a professional career in the health and safety sector.
The qualification is divided into two parts and three units, each of which is assessed separately.
Part 1 – Knowledge/thinking/planning
- DN1 – Know workplace health and safety principles – Assignment
Part 2 – DO - Health
- DN2 Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK) – Case study open book exam
Part 3 – DO - Safety
- DN3 Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK) - Case study open book exam
Delegates can choose to complete individual units in any order over a five-year period will be awarded a certificate for each unit passed.