NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate

The NEBOSH National General Certificate qualification has been recognised for many years as an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of occupational health and safety. The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management is designed to provide a similarly sound foundation in environmental management.

What are the benefits for the organisation?

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management will benefit companies who are seeking to implement effective environmental management systems, ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of managing environmental risk. This qualification is relevant to all industry sectors. NEBOSH accredited course providers offer a variety of course formats enabling candidates and employers to arrange training around the needs of the business. Many NEBOSH training providers will offer in company courses, to allow the inclusion of material specifically relevant to the organisation’s workplace.

Who Should Attend?

Managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues, as part of their day to day duties. The qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems. It also provides a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental management.

Course Contents:

The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is based on UK law and International Standards. It consists of two Units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate qualification:

Unit EC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards

- Foundations in Environmental Management
- Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Control of Emissions to Air
- Control of Contamination of Water Sources
- 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

Assessed by a two hour written exam.

Unit EC2: Environmental Practical Application:

Assessed by a two hour work based practical assessment.