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NEBOSH Environmental Certificate (Classroom)
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management knowledge and practice. The environmental management training is designed for managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues as a part of their day-to-day work. The NEBOSH training course focuses on UK environmental laws and International management systems, such as ISO 14001.
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management Course Content
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate course syllabus covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk, taking a risk management approach based on best practices and international standards, including:
- Environmental Management Systems and Impact Assessments
- Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency
- Control of pollution
- Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
What are the Entry Requirements?
No previous environmental knowledge is required to undertake the NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management but students must be able to write short reports.
Examination and Assessment
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate exam paper consists of one long-answer question and ten short-answer questions.
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NEBOSH Environmental Certificate Online Instructor-led Course
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate online course is suitable for anyone that holds responsibilities for managing environmental issues within their workplace. The online instructor-led course is based on a globally relevant approach to environmental management and will benefit organisations in all sectors.
This course is an extremely useful qualification to hold for managers, supervisors, worker representatives and those responsible for environmental strategies and reviews within their organisation. It is ideal for those looking to progress into a career in environmental management as it provides a sound understanding of the principles of environmental management, and creates a solid basis of study on which to build upon to work towards a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma.
The course is also used by many organisations in order to train their managers to assist in the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems such as the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
This course is designed for people throughout the world who understand the growing importance of holding a recognised and respected environmental management qualification.
Course Dates and Fees
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What’s Included in the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate Online Course?
This NEBOSH Environmental Certificate course is delivered online via video conferencing software. The software is really easy to use, more environmentally friendly than face to face training and allows learners to connect to high quality tutor-led training from a location that is convenient to them.
Qualified and Experienced Tutors
Tutors have both practical experience in environmental management and as NEBOSH course tutors use the best materials for the course.
Study Time
5 days + Self-study time + optional exam tutorial
Course Units
This qualification covers the practical issues relating to the management of environmental risks. It takes a proactive, risk management approach which is based around best practice and industry standards.
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 EC2: Assessing environmental aspects and associated impacts:
- A practical assessment carried out at the candidate’s workplace.
NEBOSH recommends a private study commitment based around 25 hours of self-directed further study and background reading in addition to the 5 taught classroom days.
Certification and Assessment
The qualification is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately:
- Unit EMC1 is an Open Book Examination completed online and submitted directly to NEBOSH.
- Unit EMC2 is a Practical application of your learning in the form of an environmental risk assessment carried out based on your workplace.
- You must complete a post-examination interview after completing your open book exam.
- Both units must be successfully completed within 5 years to achieve the full NEBOSH National Environmental Certificate.
Requirements to Attend the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate Course Online
Aside from a suitable standard of English there are no requirements for this course.
Other Requirements
Suitable Device
A tablet, laptop, PC or other suitably sized device that will allow you to view the learning materials, tutor and other delegates. A phone is not a suitable device for Zoom courses as the screens are typically too small to view the slides. Where possible we recommend the use of two screens.
The Zoom video conferencing software works best when it is downloaded to the device that you are using to attend the course.
Microphone & Webcam
Virtual classroom courses require participants to join with both video and audio capabilities. Some suitable devices may have these built in such as laptops and modern tablets, if your device does not have video and audio capacity, please utilise external hardware such as a microphone and webcam.
Where possible webcams should be set to eye level, and microphones should be kept away from audio output devices such as speakers.
Internet
We recommend that you have at least 3MB per second download & upload speed (3MB/s) to ensure a stable and high quality
connection to the video conference.
Suitable Environment
In order to ensure that every delegate can get the most out of the course delegates are required to attend from a quiet room with no distractions. There is an integrated feature in Zoom that allows you to use a simple background such as an office background if you are not able to sit with your back to a plain wall.
Stay Seated and Present
Be prepared to stay present and attentive for the full duration of the course. Whether it is a one day course or a series of taught days make sure that you have everything that you need to attend the full programme of the course.
Study the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate Online
What’s Included in the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate E-learning Course?
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate e-learning course provides a comprehensive introduction to environmental management systems, international standards and current best practice for control of environmental hazards. The course provides a solid introduction to Environmental Management.
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate online course is suitable for managers, supervisors and those with Environmental Management responsibilities within their roles.
Courses and Fees
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Benefits of the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
- Boost your career prospects; NEBOSH Certificates are valued by employers globally
- Eligible for Technician Membership of CIWEM (TechCIWEM)
Course Content
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is based on UK, EU and International Standards. It consists of two Units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management 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
Unit EC2: Environmental Practical Application
Assessment
- Unit EC1 NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is assessed by a two-hour written examination.
- Unit EC2 is assessed by a two-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).
Exams are arranged in March, June, September and December each year.
E-learning Key Facts
- Available 24/7 Worldwide
- Around 70 hours of study + exams (can be completed in 3-9 months)
- Ideal for those whose lifestyle needs a really flexible high quality learning method
Online Learning
- Mobile-friendly, innovative, interactive online study including videos, animations, quizzes, tests and reviews of your progress
- Unlimited tutor support by a team of expert tutors
- Full PDF copy of the study text to download for offline study
- 190 exam centres available throughout the world
- Guaranteed Support
