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NEBOSHInternational Diplomain OccupationalHealth and Safety

Globally recognised health, safety

and environmental qualifications

This qualification has been

accredited and credit rated

by the Scottish Qualifications

Authority (SQA) and sits

in the Scottish Credit

and Qualifications

Framework (SCQF).

What to do next . . .

Contact us on +44 (0)116 2634700, email info@nebosh.org.uk

or visit www.nebosh.org.uk to find out more

NEBOSH

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Registered in England and Wales

Company number 2698100

Registered charity number 1010444

NEBOSH, the national Examination Board in Occupational Safety

and Health, is a world leading provider of Health, Safety and

Environmental Qualifications

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What kind of people take the

NEBOSH International Diploma?

Those seeking a successful long-term career

in health and safety and who wish to berecognised as a professional in their fieldanywhere in the world.

What will I gain from the

qualification?

Expertise - It takes your health and safetyknow-how to a higher level, helping youeffectively manage and advise on risks inthe workplace.

Satisfaction - It is both enjoyable andchallenging. It will advance your skills as ahealth and safety practitioner and increase

confidence in your abilities.

Achievement - It is seen throughout theworld as a mark of professionalism and iscomparable to gaining a UK education systemdegree level qualification. It's something tobe proud of.

Recognition - The NEBOSH InternationalDiploma is highly sought after by employers.Like all NEBOSH qualifications, it is held inhigh esteem everywhere.

The International Diploma is recognised bythe Institution of Occupational Safety andHealth (IOSH) - the major UK professionalbody in the field - as fulfilling the academicrequirements for Graduate Membership(Grad IOSH) and as a first step to becominga Chartered Safety and Health Practitioneras a Chartered Member of IOSH(CMIOSH).

Career development The NEBOSHInternational Diploma is an essential platformfor career advancement. It will help take youto the next level and beyond, wherever inthe world you seek your career.

What will my employer gain from

this qualification?

A safer workplace Health and safety isimportant. It protects people from injury

and loss of life. People with the NEBOSHInternational Diploma are highly effectiveat ensuring employers avoid prosecution,litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation.

Assurance An employer whose staff areNEBOSH qualified is an employer committedto health and safety. The NEBOSH InternationalDiploma provides professional-level safetyassurance which can help employersachieve recognised standards and helpwin new business.

Return on investment An employeewith a NEBOSH International Diploma has aset of high level skills that brings real valueto the modern global workplace.

What does the course cover?

The syllabus comprises four core units:

Unit IA - International management ofhealth and safety

Unit IB - International control of hazardousagents in the workplace

Unit IC - International workplace and workequipment safety

Unit ID - International application of healthand safety theory and practice

Although there are no entry requirements forthis qualification, the achievement of the

NEBOSH International General Certificate ordirect equivalent prior to undertaking theDiploma course is recommended.

Further details including a syllabus summarycan be found on our website.

How is the course assessed?

Units IA, IB and IC are by written examination.Unit ID is a workplace-based assignmentrequiring application of learning acrossthe syllabus.

A certificate is issued denoting successfulachievement of each Unit. A Diplomaqualification parchment is presentedon completion of all four Units.

The standard of English required by studentsstudying for the NEBOSH International Diplomamust be such that they can both understand andarticulate the concepts contained in the syllabus further details are on the NEBOSH website.

Where can I take a course leading to

the NEBOSH International Diploma?

Details of NEBOSH training providers operatingin the UK and overseas are on our website.

These training providers offer courses to fitaround your requirements:

Distance or blended learning Day or evening courses over a number

of weeks Block release or modular courses

Sometimes courses can be arranged to takeplace where you work. Employers can alsobecome accredited NEBOSH course providersso that they can provide in-house trainingfor staff.

Take the next step and gain recognition for your

health and safety expertise and professionalism

anywhere in the world, with the NEBOSH International

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Introduction of this

qualification further

enhances NEBOSHs

reputation for

excellence in Health

and Safety within

the International

Environment

Mr Abdul Rahman A. HussainJawaheryPresident of Gulf PetrochemicalIndustries Co. (GPIC)