Environmental Management Certificate

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is a globally relevant qualification. You will be able to help your organisation manage its positive and negative environmental aspects and support the implementation and continuous improvement of effective environmental management systems.

Who is it for?

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is an ideal choice for anyone who has or would like to have environmental management responsibilities at work.

The relevant environmental qualification will help you to:

• justify environmental management in the workplace
• recognise which workplace activities may be subject to environmental legislation or enforcement
• assess environmental aspects and impacts, and evaluate existing controls
• support environmental emergency planning
• understand the importance of reducing environmental harm
• outline the issues associated with waste and its management
• explain the pros and cons of various energy sources and how to use them more efficiently.

Employers

Employers looking for more information on how NEBOSH qualifications can benefit your organisation, can find out more on our NEBOSH Corporate Services page.

Course details

This qualification helps you understand how to manage environmental issues and this knowledge can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world.

On completion of the qualification, you will be able to:

• understand a range of environmental issues so that you can improve environmental performance and reduce harm
• work within an environmental management system and contribute to continual improvement
• recognise environmental aspects and associated impacts, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls
• support decision-making with ethical, legal and financial arguments
• understand the links between your organisation’s activities and wider environmental issues.

Length of the course

For this qualification you should plan your study around 34 taught hours, 25 hours private study and 8 hours on assessments.

Further information on taught hours can be found in the syllabus located in the ‘Resources’ section below.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. 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 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.

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Choose a Learning Partner

Every learner must register with a NEBOSH accredited Learning Partner and undertake the relevant learning before taking an assessment and gaining a qualification. It is not possible to self-study for a NEBOSH qualification.

Our global network of Learning Partners provide excellent learning and support and will help you prepare for your assessments. You can search for Learning Partners in our Where to Study section, and can filter the results by multiple factors, such as location and mode of study.

You should ensure that the Learning Partner you choose offers the qualification in the way you want to study. We recommend that you explore your options before selecting a Learning Partner as it is an important personal choice.

The factors you may wish to consider include:

• Mode of Study – Options available include face to face, distance learning, in-company training and eLearning. Has one method of learning been more effective for you in the past?
• Course Structure – If you opt for classroom training, would you prefer day or evening classes, block release or a modular course?
• Location – Being able to study and sit your examinations locally may be an important consideration for you. NEBOSH examinations are taken in over 130 countries.
• On-going support – Will the support provided during your course and in the run up to your assessments match your expectations?