NEBOSH IDip (International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety)
Training Description
NEBOSH Diploma are globally recognized qualifications aimed at professional health and safety advisors and environmental practitioners. There is no prerequisite for this training, however it is highly recommended to have a broad knowledge in the workplace health and safety. An International General Certificate or a National General Certificate is suggested.
Who should attend?
The NEBOSH International Diploma is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals building directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH International General Certificate. It is designed to provide students all over the world with the expertise required to undertake a career as a safety and health practitioner.
Training Duration
25 (Twenty Five) days
Delegate Numbers
Maximum 20 Participants
Training Objective
This qualification provides the core health and safety knowledge which underpins competent performance as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.
Course Contents
The NEBOSH International Diploma is modeled on the NEBOSH National Diploma. The key difference between the two is that instead of referring to UK Laws, the International Diploma takes a risk management approach based on best practice and international standards, such as the International Labor Organization (ILO) codes of practice, with special reference to models such as the ILO's "Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems" (ILO- OSH 2001). Underpinning knowledge of legal frameworks is included and, local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study program, where relevant and appropriate.
The qualification is divided into four units, each of which is assessed separately
UNIT IA- MANAGING HEALTH AND SAFETY
• ELEMENT IA1 : PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
• ELEMENT IA2 : REGULATING HEALTH AND SAFETY
• ELEMANT IA3 : LOSS CAUSATION AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
• ELEMENT IA4 : MEASURING AND REVIEWING HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE
• ELEMENT IA5 : THE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF RISK
• ELEMENT IA6 : RISK CONTROL
• ELEMENT IA7 : ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS
• ELEMENT IA8 : HUMAN FACTORS
• ELEMENT IA9 : THE ROLE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTITIONER
• ELEMENT IA5 : THE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF RISK
UNIT IB- HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES /AGENTS
• ELEMENT IB1 : MANAGING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
• ELEMENT IB2 : IDENTIFICATION ,ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
• ELEMENT IB3 : CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
• ELEMENT IB4 : MONITORING AND MEASURING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
• ELEMENT IB5 : BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
• ELEMENT IB6 : NOISE AND VIBRATION
• ELEMENT IB7 : RADIATION
• ELEMENT IB8 : MENTAL ILL HEALTH AND DEALING WITH VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION AT WORK
• ELEMENT IB9 : MUSCULOSKELETAL RISKS AND CONTROLS
• ELEMENT IB10: WORK ENVIRONMENT RISKS AND CONTROLS
UNIT IC- WORKPLACE AND WORK EQUIPMENT SAFETY
• ELEMENT IC1 : GENERAL WORKPLACE ISSUES
• ELEMENT IC2 : FIRE AND EXPLOSION
• ELEMENT IC3 : WORKPLACE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
• ELEMENT IC4 : THE STORAGE,HANDLING AND PROCESSING OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
• ELEMENT IC5 : WORK EQUIPMENT
• ELEMENT IC6 : WORKPLACE MACHINERY
• ELEMENT IC7 : MOBILE ,LIFTING .ACCESS AND WORK AT HEIGHT EQUIPMENT
• ELEMENT IC8 : ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• ELEMENT IC9 : CONSTRUCTION AND WORKS OF A TEMPORARY NATURE – HAZARDS AND CONTROLS
• ELEMENT IC10: WORKPLACE TRANSPORT AND MANAGING WORK –RELATED ROAD RISK
UNIT DNI - International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Application of health and safety theory and practice
*Students may choose to take individual units in any order over a five year period.
Additional Information
On successful completion of the qualification, the Diploma holder may apply for Graduate membership (Grad IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the major UK professional body in the field (www.iosh.co.uk). This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner as a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
This qualification is also accepted by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (www.iirsm.org) as meeting their requirements for full membership (MIIRSM).
Holders of the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety may use the designatory letters "IDip NEBOSH" after their name.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, though the achievement of the NEBOSH International General Certificate or direct equivalent prior to undertaking the Diploma course is highly recommended.
The standard of English required by students studying for the NEBOSH International Diploma must be such that they can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
Certification
Delegates who attend & successfully complete both the practical & written assessments will be awarded with Certification, issued by Nebosh UK. These certificates, once issued, are valid for life.
Course Language
The program is to be delivered in English. However, should there be a language impediment for the participants, Arbrit does have the ability to provide a translator.
Career Progression:
It also provides a sound basis for progression to an MSc or more specialist study (such as the NEBOSH Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management).
About the Awarding Body:
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. We offer a comprehensive range of globally recognised, qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.
Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract around 50,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 600 course providers, with exams taken in over 110 countries around the world. In 2014, we were delighted to be awarded Britain's highest accolade for trade success, the Queen's Award for Enterprise, for our "outstanding achievement" in International Trade.
Its qualifications are recognized by the relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
To learn more about NEBOSH, kindly click the web link www.nebosh.org.uk
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