NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma
in Occupational Health and Safety Management
The qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals. Build directly on the NEBOSH International General Certificate. Globally recognised – RQF Level 6, 42 credits.
What you will be able to do
- — Understand the role of HS legislation, ILO conventions, enforcement
- — Influence organisational culture, leadership and human factors
- — Manage competence, contractor & supply chain risks
- — Apply advanced risk management techniques (HAZOP, Bowtie, ALARP)
- — Monitor performance and carry out audits
- — Control a full range of workplace health and safety issues
Assessment & Grading
Unit DI1: Assignment (40 hours approx.) – simulation questions + workplace activities, reflective tasks, research project.
Unit DI2: Case study (20 hours) – controlling workplace health issues.
Unit DI3: Case study (20 hours) – controlling workplace safety issues.
5,500 (Save 10% – full Diploma package)
5‑year enrolment period. Resit available – highest mark counts.
Syllabus – Learning outcomes (DI1, DI2, DI3)
Unit DI1: Know – principles
- 1 – Legislation, ILO, non‑governmental bodies
- 2 – Culture, leadership, consultation, behavioural change
- 3 – Competence, training, HROs
- 4 – Risk management (HAZOP, ALARP, risk profiling)
- 5 – Monitoring, auditing, loss causation (Swiss cheese, 5‑Whys)
- 6 – Professional skills, ethics, financial justification
- 7 – Policy, CSR, change management (Kubler‑Ross)
- 8 – Supply chains, contractor management
Unit DI2: Do – health issues
- 9.1 – OH services, vocational rehab, reasonable adjustments
- 9.2 – Mental ill‑health, stress, violence, lone working, wellbeing
- 9.3 – Health surveillance (audiometry, biological monitoring)
- 9.4–9.5 – Hazardous substances (GHS, REACH, COSHH)
- 9.6 – Epidemiology, toxicology (NOAEL, LD50)
- 9.7 – Asbestos and lead management
- 9.8 – LEV, RPE, PPE selection and fit testing
- 9.9 – Exposure monitoring and exposure limits
- 9.10 – Biological agents (zoonotic, control)
- 9.11 – Noise (dB, hearing loss, controls)
- 9.12 – Vibration (HAV, WBV)
- 9.13 – Radiation (ionising and non‑ionising)
- 9.14 – Musculoskeletal, manual handling (MAC, ART)
- 9.15 – Thermal comfort, extreme temperatures, WBGT
Unit DI3: Do – safety issues
- 10.1 – Safe working environment, lighting, signs
- 10.2 – Confined spaces (risk assessment, safe systems)
- 10.3 – Fire & explosion (BLEVE, dust explosions, zoning)
- 10.4 – Fire risk assessment, detection, escape, PEEPs
- 10.5 – Dangerous substances, hazardous areas, emergency plans
- 10.6 – Maintenance strategies (planned, condition‑based)
- 10.7 – Work equipment & pressure systems
- 10.8 – Machinery safety (guards, control systems, AI)
- 10.9 – Mobile & lifting equipment (FLT, cranes, MEWPs)
- 10.10 – Electricity (high voltage, portable, static)
- 10.11 – Construction, work at height, demolition, excavation
- 10.12 – Workplace transport, work‑related driving (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act)
Prior learning: Assumes knowledge equivalent to NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC). IGC content is not repeated – see ‘Prior learning’ section in the guide.
Qualification details
“NEBOSH diploma helped me secure employment with one of the conglomerate company as a HSE Manager.”
— Hammad M., HSE Manager
“I recommend NEBOSH diploma to my colleagues to improve their HS skills and knowledge in handling the organizations responsibilities.”
— John D., HSE Supervisor
Frequently asked questions
1. Do I need to have completed the NEBOSH International General Certificate first?
Strongly recommended – the Diploma assumes prior learning equivalent to the IGC. You can also demonstrate knowledge via a diagnostic test, but most learners take the IGC first.
2. How are the assessments structured?
DI1: written assignment (simulation + workplace activities). DI2 and DI3: case study simulations. All are open‑book and taken online.
3. What is the pass mark?
Provisional 50% for each unit. The qualification grade is based on the combined percentage: Distinction ≥226, Credit 196–225, Pass 150–195.
4. How long does it take to complete?
Full‑time block release: minimum 6 weeks. Part‑time day release: at least 30 weeks. Distance/eLearning: typically 12‑18 months.
5. Can I resit a unit if I fail?
Yes – unlimited resits within the 5‑year enrolment period. You keep the highest mark. You can also resit a successful unit to improve your grade.
6. What is the English language requirement?
Learners: IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. Learning Partner verifies proficiency.
7. Is this qualification recognised internationally?
Yes – RQF Level 6, accepted by employers and professional bodies worldwide. Over 3,000 learners have achieved it since introduction.
8. What support do I get from the Learning Partner?
Tutor‑led sessions, mock assessments, marking feedback, one‑to‑one guidance, and access to NEBOSH resources (tutor references, case studies).
9. Can I use my workplace for the DI1 assignment?
Yes – you must select a suitable workplace (not necessarily your own) to carry out activities like consultation, culture assessment, risk profiling and monitoring.
10. What is the difference between the Diploma and the IGC?
The Diploma is a Level 6 qualification (42 credits) for aspiring professionals. It goes far deeper into risk management, human factors, leadership, and specialist health/safety topics, and it is assessed by assignments rather than exams.
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