The NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is respected by employers and is ideal for those wanting a high level career in Environmental Management, and for safety professionals looking to expand their knowledge and competence.
The NEBOSH Environmental Diploma teaches how to develop and implement effective environmental management systems. It focuses on the main elements of UK and EC legislation for environmental protection and general principles of the management of environmental and pollution control.
Click here for information on the NEBOSH International Environmental Diploma.
For those looking for ultimate flexibility with their studies, RRC's Online courses are the ideal choice. Accessed via our Learning Centre, our online courses are structured to allow you to work through the materials at a time and pace that suits you. So whether you're juggling work and training, or a busy home life, RRC's Online courses will allow you to learn whenever, wherever you choose.
Courses are available to access 24/7, and support is available from our expert tutors, customer service and exams team whenever you need it.
Education Level: Level 6 | Hours of Study: 235 + Assessment | Tuition Period: 24 months
The NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is based on UK legislation and is made up of two units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma qualification:
There are no specific barriers, in terms of academic qualifications, skills or experience for entry to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management programme.
Both parts of the assessments must be answered in English.
The assignment part of the assessment requires research into environmental issues in the candidate’s workplace and the completion of a report to top management.
If you have any concerns as to your suitability for the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma, call us today for advice on +44 (0)20 8944 3100 or send us your questions here.
Unit ED1 of the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma is assessed by a three hour paper-based invigilated exam. Unit ED1 Exams are held in January and July each year.
Exams can be sat at one of RRC's UK exam centres or in one of our network of 190+ exam centres throughout the world.
Unit NDEM2 is assessed by a work-based project and can be submitted in February, May, August or November each year.
View all upcoming NEBOSH Assessment Dates here.
You can access a range of finance options when you book a course with RRC. All customers can access RRC's own payment plans, where you can split your course fee in up to 4 payments (including initial deposit).
UK-based customers can also pay for their course with Klarna or can apply for interest-free finance plans through our partnership with Omni Financial. This option is subject to status and traditional credit checks. T&Cs apply.
You can find out more about the payment plan options available here.
Exams can be sat at one of RRC's UK exam centres or in one of our network of 190+ exam centres throughout the world.
The Classroom and Live Online courses are delivered over 3 weeks (15 days). The course dates are scheduled to align best with upcoming exam sittings, ensuring you have the best chance of success with your assessment while still giving you time to study.
The Online course takes around 190 hours of study time (on average 6-12 months). Once you are ready to book your assessment, please contact the Exams Team, who will be happy to help you.
The Unit ED1 exam is three-hours long and must be taken in person with an examiner present.Â
The Unit NDEM assignment is a work-based assignment that you can complete in your workplace. This is submitted to NEBOSH for marking.
RRC are delighted to have been evaluated as a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, the highest level in the NEBOSH Learning Partner programme.
In September 2019 NEBOSH introduced a Learning Partner Programme which recognises those Learning Partners that provide learners with the best possible learning experience. The programme categorises Learning partners based on the level at which they meet or exceed their Learning Excellence Principles.
By holding Gold Learning Partner status, RRC has demonstrated that we greatly exceed the principles in our development and delivery of our courses, as well as our customer service.
You can find our more about principles and scheme here.
Live Online is delivered in real time through Zoom and is very similar to a classroom course. The tutor will deliver the course with breaks to allow time for group work, exercises, and private study.
Online & elearning are just different words for the same thing, and mean a flexible, self study course delivery with tutor support that can be accessed via email. Distance Learning, means learning at a distance but is commonly used to describe the more traditional paper based study, RRC do provide the complete study text which you can download and study off line thus giving you the option of how you study the course
The National Diploma is based on UK legislation and is recognised worldwide. The International Diploma is based on International Standards and Best Practice and is recognised by employers outside of the UK.
If you are planning to work in the UK, or might want to work in the UK in the future, we would highly recommend you complete the NEBOSH National Environmental Diploma. This will provide you with the specific knowledge of UK legislation, while still covering the International Standards and Best practice needed to work outside of the UK.
If you have no intention of working in the UK, we would recommend you complete the NEBOSH International Environmental Diploma, which does not include any UK-specific content.
If you're not sure whether you should take the National or International version, please talk to a member of the Customer Advisory Team who would be happy to help.
No, no matter what learning method you choose for your studies, you will receive the same Certificates when you complete a unit or the full qualification.
The NEBOSH Environmental Diploma is the equivalent of a level 6 qualifications (EQF), which is equivalent to a university undergraduate honours degree.
Please note, you will need to pay the NEBOSH assessment fee again along with a small RRC administration fee.
You can find more advice on what to do if you're referred and the options available here, including accessing support, booking your resit and challenging your result.
Yes, all students who complete the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management are invited to attend the Graduation Ceremony. The NEBOSH Graduation is normally held in September at Warwick University.
Please visit our Professional Recognition page for the full list of recognitions you are eligible for with the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma.
The results for the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma are released around 10 weeks after the exam date. Once the results have been declared, your certificate will be dispatched within 6-8 weeks.Â
For UK-based learners, you will receive your certificate from NEBOSH directly.
For non-UK learners, you certificate will first be sent to the RRC UK offices. Once we have received your certificate, we will be in touch to confirm your address and send out your certificate to you.
If you need to update you address at any point, you can either contact the Customer Services Team, or contact NEBOSH directly.
Yes, you can access a past paper and examiners feedback on expected answers from the NEBOSH website. Course providers are not allowed to sell/give past papers to learners.
Yes, when you study the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma with RRC you are eligible to sign up for TOTUM Pro. This is a discount scheme that gives you access to exclusive discounts, offers and vouchers from hundreds of retailers. You can find out more about the scheme here.