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?
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 54 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 28
- Assessments Yes
NEBOSH Study Modes
When submitting an application, you will be required to inform us of your chosen study mode and supply the relevant information required to support your application for that mode.
Please see a brief explanation of each mode of study below:
Full Time
- This is a classroom-based course.
- All learners sit in person face to face.
- Ideally be taught as a Mon-Fri block week.
- Learners to be provided with all relevant materials, e.g., course book.
- Recommended maximum Tutor/Learner ratio is 1:20.
(A course timetable is required to be submitted for this study mode using the recommended study hours.)
Part Time
- This is a classroom-based course.
- All learners sit in person face to face.
- Ideally be taught as Half Days/Evenings/Weekends etc.
- Learners to be provided with all relevant materials, e.g., course book.
- Recommended maximum Tutor/Learner ratio is 1:20.
(A course timetable is required to be submitted for this study mode using the recommended study hours.)
Virtual Delivery
- Delivery using technologies such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Learners to be provided with all relevant materials, e.g., course book.
- Interaction between Tutors and Learners for any questions and queries.
- IT Support to be available to help with any technical support needs (such as logging in, etc.).
- Course needs to be engaging.
- We recommend use of cameras for this method and also the use of breakout groups.
- Maximum Tutor/Learner ratio is 1:20.
- Timetable would need to be supplied including regular breaks.
(A course timetable is required to be submitted for this study mode using the recommended study hours.)
E-Learning
- A Learning Management System (LMS) is required.
- Courses must be interactive and engaging.
- Use of technologies such as YouTube, short videos, quizzes, and reflective accounts.
- Asynchronous, meaning Learners can progress and complete the course in their own time.
- Information should be well presented, and the site needs to be user friendly.
- Course information needs to be easily accessible for Learners.
- Contacts for Learners to be available eg: tutor contact section included.
- It is required that you confirm all units and assessments have been completed before the Learner is registered on the examination.
- Uploading face-to-face content (course slides and notes) onto a LMS will not be accepted as an E-Learning mode of study.
(Recommended study hours need to be visible to Learners on the site).
Open/Distance Learning
NEBOSH is no longer accepting applications for this mode of study.
If you need advice or support on how to develop your materials for approval as E-Learning, please contact LPQ@nebosh.org.uk.
