NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals

NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals

The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is an advanced health and safety qualification. 

May 2023 Specification change update: The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma is regulated by Ofqual. The course syllabus and learning outcomes remain the same as the July 2020 specification.

Valued by employers and professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world, the NEBOSH Diploma is an essential qualification for those seeking a senior position in health and safety management. Almost half of health and safety job adverts specify a NEBOSH Diploma and 40% of students that complete the Diploma achieve a salary increase (source: NEBOSH website, May 2019)

Why take the NEBOSH National Diploma Course?

The NEBOSH Diploma is considered the ‘gold standard’ health and safety qualification. It gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to have in order to perform as a leading health and safety professional of the future. You will gain confidence in your capabilities to recognise and solve everyday health and safety issues and take opportunities for improvement.

How to study the NEBOSH Diploma

There are three different ways to take the NEBOSH Diploma. The method you choose will depend on your circumstances and how you prefer to learn. 

E-learning 

Online training is ideal if you are looking to fit your studying around your current lifestyle. It does require a degree of self-motivation and discipline, but it allows you the flexibility to take the course in your own time and at your own pace. All you need is an internet connection and a laptop, and you’re good to go! You’ll also have access to a remote tutor for support whenever you need it, so you’ll never be on your own throughout your training. 

Discover our interactive NEBOSH Diploma online course.  

Blended learning  

If you prefer a more traditional, tutor-led approach to your training and value interaction with fellow health and safety professionals, then, a blended learning course may be the best option for you.  

Be guided through your course by a CMIOSH tutor and collaborate with others in our virtual classrooms.  As well as this, you will get access to our outstanding online learning platform to supplement your learning at your own pace.

Why Study NEBOSH Diploma with Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd?

As a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, we make sure our learners receive the best experience.

Also, our NEBOSH approved, expert tutors have extensive training and industry experience. Secondly, all of our tutors are NEBOSH examiners who hold an education degree as well as a NEBOSH Diploma Certificate. As a result of our excellent learner materials and expert tutors we have a high pass rate on our NEBOSH courses. When you are one of our learners, you will receive the best interactive experience and learner support available. 

What are the entry requirements for the NEBOSH Diploma?

This is an advanced qualification. You should already understand fundamental health and safety principles such as risk assessment, hazard control, accident investigation and key regulations. You will also need to have a good level of communication to critically analyse information and apply it to any given scenario.

We always recommend taking the NEBOSH General Certificate before taking the NEBOSH Diploma course to ensure you can meet the demands of the course.

NEBOSH National Diploma Syllabus Summary

The NEBOSH Diploma has three units:

  • Workplace health and safety principles (DN1)
  • Controlling workplace health issues (DN2)
  • Controlling workplace safety issues (DN3)

How is the NEBOSH National Diploma Assessed?

This NEBOSH qualification takes a hands-on approach to learning. Unit DN1 is assessed with a practical assignment made up of scenario-based questions, workplace activities, reflective tasks, and a short research project. Units DN2 and DN3 are assessed with a case study and scenario-based questions. These are all online open book assessments.

Each assessment is completed electronically and submitted through the NEBOSH exam portal. You’ll have between 2-4 weeks to complete your assessments from your chosen exam date.

You must pass all three units to achieve your full NEBOSH Diploma. Your total number of marks will determine your final qualification grade.

How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH Diploma?

The NEBOSH Diploma requires 415 hours to complete, including taught learning hours, self-study hours, and assessment hours.  

Taught Learning Hours:These are either done through online learning materials or in a tutor-led environment.  

Self-Study Hours:  You’ll need to complete research and additional study to support and consolidate your learning. NEBOSH recommends self-study hours to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.  

Assessment Hours:  There are 80 assessment hours for the NEBOSH Diploma; 40 for DN1, 20 for DN2, and 20 for DN3. You’ll have a 2-4 week window to complete your assessment hours, which equates to around 10 hours of work each week. 

Upcoming Course Dates

Our E-learning course is available now.

Please find the dates for our Blended Learning course below:

Unit Dates
DN1
24 - 28 February 2025
DN3
30 June - 4 July 2025
DN2
13 - 17 October 2025

Upcoming Exam Dates

The full list of upcoming exam dates can be found on the NEBOSH website here>>

Course fee

The course cost for our E-learning is £1660 + VAT plus £532 NEBOSH exam registration fee.

The course cost for our Blended Learning course is £2910 + VAT plus £532 NEBOSH exam registration fee.

The course cost for our Live online course is £4990 + VAT plus £532 NEBOSH exam registration fee.

For more information on how studying a NEBOSH training course can benefit you and your workplace please contact us.

01484 937128

info@horizonriskconsultancy.com

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FAQ

The NEBOSH General Certificate is a great place to start with your health and safety learning. It covers a broad range of topics and is the ideal course for those looking to start their health and safety career. 

The NEBOSH Diploma is a more advanced course aimed at those who are already working in a health and safety role.  

The NEBOSH National Diploma qualification meets the academic requirements to apply for Graduate Membership (Grad IOSH) of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It is the first step to becoming a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner as a chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). The next step is completing a Skills Development Portfolio. Once you have passed all of the units you will also need to maintain your continuing professional development (CPD). You will be asked to attend a peer review interview.

When you pass your first unit, your enrolment period is automatically re-set and you have a further 5 years to pass the remaining two units. In other words, your first unit has a shelf-life of 5 years. If you do not pass the remaining two units within 5 years, your first unit will expire and you will have to retake this unit in order to pass the qualification.

Results will be issued 50 working days from the examination date and sent to the email address registered to your learner record.

Please add info@nebosh.org.uk to your safe-senders list to help your results email reach you. This is particularly important for gmail.com and googlemail.com email addresses as these have previously had problems with rejected emails.

Results are sent out via email in the days leading up to results day. This means that some people may receive theirs early, but everyone will still receive their result on or before results day as planned. The time you receive your result is not a reflection of a pass or refer mark, so please do not worry that you have been referred if you receive your result later than a friend or classmate.  

We recommend that you keep a copy of your original submission until your results are declared should there be any technical difficulties.

Congratulations! If you have passed, NEBOSH will print your certificate within 20 working days of the Result Notification Date.

If you are a UK resident, your certificate and/or parchment will be sent to you directly. If you are based outside the UK, your certificate and/or parchment will be sent to your Learning Partner who will distribute it to you. 

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“The team at Horizon was incredibly supportive and always available to help with any questions I had. Their expert guidance not only deepened my understanding of occupational health and safety but also equipped me with practical skills applicable in the field”

Zee

"I’ve recently achieved my NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals qualification with Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd, after completing the NEBOSH National General Certificate with them, and I’m very happy to have passed both! The online learning platform was excellent – very easy to use, and the electronic textbooks were incredibly helpful. Sandy, my tutor, was fantastic. Her guidance was extremely valuable, and honestly, I don’t think I would have succeeded without her, especially when I found the course challenging. She always offered helpful advice or a bit of encouragement just when I needed it. Many thanks to Sandy and the whole Horizon team – I couldn't have done it without your help! ”

Lei Shi

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