NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

About This Course

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is designed for individuals seeking to develop their expertise in environmental management and make a meaningful contribution to sustainability. This course is suitable for those who wish to understand the principles of environmental management, whether they are starting out in the field or looking to formalise their existing knowledge.

With comprehensive coverage of environmental management systems, environmental aspects and associated impacts, and practical application, this qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges in a professional context.

Learners will benefit from up to twelve months course access and tutor support, allowing them to study flexibly and at their own pace.

Completion of this qualification may support an application for TechCIWEM, subject to CIWEM’s current membership requirements. IEMA is now known as ISEP; learners should check directly with ISEP to determine the appropriate membership grade and current eligibility requirements.

Course Benefits

• Gain an industry-recognised NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate to enhance your professional profile.
• Study flexibly through distance learning with up to twelve months course access and tutor support.
• Develop practical skills in environmental management and the assessment of environmental aspects and associated impacts.
• Build knowledge that may support applications for professional membership with relevant bodies, subject to their current eligibility requirements.
• Enrol without formal qualification entry requirements.
• Study content covering environmental management systems, environmental impacts, pollution control, waste management and energy efficiency.

Course Content

Qualification Title: NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate

Unit EMC1: Environmental management

• Element 1: Foundations in environmental management
• Element 2: Environmental management systems
• Element 3: Assessing environmental aspects and impacts
• Element 4: Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
• Element 5: Control of emissions to air
• Element 6: Control of environmental noise
• Element 7: Control of contamination of water sources
• Element 8: Control of waste and land use
• Element 9: Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency

Unit EMC2: Assessing environmental aspects and associated impacts

This practical assessment requires learners to apply their knowledge by assessing environmental aspects and associated impacts within a suitable workplace.

Assessment

To achieve the qualification, learners must pass both mandatory assessments:

• EMC1 – Online open-book examination: This is a digital, scenario-based assessment. Learners have a 24-hour window in which to download, complete and submit their work. The estimated assessment time is five hours.
• EMC2 – Environmental practical application: Learners assess environmental aspects and associated impacts within a suitable workplace. The estimated assessment time is three hours.

Assessment registration and fees depend on the study package selected. Learners choosing a Course Only package should confirm the applicable assessment fees, registration arrangements and submission deadlines before enrolling.

Learners must undertake the required learning and be registered for the assessments through a NEBOSH-accredited Learning Partner. Where an assessment-inclusive package has been purchased, learners should follow the registration instructions provided with their course.

Both EMC1 and EMC2 must be passed within NEBOSH’s applicable two-year qualifying period. This qualifying period is separate from the twelve months course access and tutor support.

Required Knowledge

There are no formal qualification entry requirements, and learners are not required to manage staff or hold a team leader or manager position.

However, NEBOSH recommends that learners have English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher so that they can understand the course materials and complete the assessments successfully.

Awarding Body

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is the awarding organisation for this qualification.

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is awarded after the learner has achieved a pass in both EMC1 and EMC2.

Support

Learners will receive up to twelve months course access and tutor support, including guidance from experienced tutors and access to comprehensive study materials.

The support team is available to assist with course-related queries throughout the support period, helping learners progress confidently and study at a pace that suits their circumstances.

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