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NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

This course provides the underpinning knowledge enabling Environmental Duties in the workplace to be undertaken more effectively. Relevant for managers, supervisors and employee representatives and other duty holders with responsibility for environmental issues in the workplace. This comprehensive course gives an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of Environmental Management and is a valuable addition to the NEBOSH National or International General Certificate.

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Certification:

NEBOSH

Study Mode:

  • Part-time (day release)

Location:

  • Other

Start Date:

12 Mar 2025

Duration:

  • Day Release or Block Release
  • Day Release: One day a week over a period of seven weeks
  • Block Release: Five days attendance over a one week period.


Who is this course for?

This course is for managers, supervisors and employee representatives and other duty holders with responsibility for environmental issues in the workplace.

What qualifications will I gain?

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

What will I learn on the course?

The qualification comprises of two separately assessed units:

  • Management and Control of Environmental Hazards (EC1)
  • Environmental Practical Application (EC2)


Unit EC1 is a taught unit, assessed by one two-hour written examination. Each written examination consists of ten 'short answer' questions and one 'long answer' question. All questions are compulsory. Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.

The elements covered are:

  • Foundations in Environmental Management
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Control of Emissions to Air
  • Control of Contamination of Water Recourses
  • Control of Waste and Land Use
  • Sources and use of Energy and Energy Efficiency
  • Control of Environmental Noise
  • Planning for and Dealing with Environmental Emergencies


Unit EC2 is assessed by a practical inspection report undertaken in the candidates own workplace which should take approximately 3 hours and must be presented to the course provider within 14 days of a written examination. The practical examination is internally assessed and externally moderated by NEBOSH.


Exams:

The exam is held on a day outwith the classroom days.

Examinations are held at the course providers premises, the practical element is carried out by the student at their own work premises.

The examinations are held 4 times per year in March, June, September and December.

Support is provided throughout the course in assessment, study and examination techniques.

Application Information

What further course options are available?

Please explore our range of training courses available on our website.

How will this help my career?

This course provides the underpinning knowledge enabling Environmental Duties in the workplace to be undertaken more effectively. This can enhance practice of managers within the field or be the gateway to entry for those outside.

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