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NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

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Aim of the Course 
The Course is designed for Managers, supervisors and employees throughout the world, who have responsibility for managing environment issues as part of their day to day duties. The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management is accepted by CIWEM – The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management – to meet the requirements for Technical Membership (TechCIWEM).

Course Content 
The course covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk. The syllabus takes a risk management approach based on the best practice and international industry 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.
The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management consists of two units; each separately assessed.

1. Management and control of environmental hazards (EC1) including:

  • Foundations in environmental management
  • Environmental management systems 
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Control of emissions to air
  • Control of contamination of water resources
  • 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.
2. Environmental practical application (EC2):

  • This is a practical exercise.


Course Duration 
This is a demanding course requiring the student to commit to significant self-study in the evenings and weekends. NEBOSH recommends 33 hours of self-study for this qualification (6 days).

Qualifications Awarded 
Completion of NEBOSH Modules EC1 and EC2 enables the award of the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management. It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 9 SCQF credit points.

The exams consist of 1 written paper and 1 practical based test.

Employment Opportunities 

An employee with a NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern workplace.

Detailed information on NEBOSH Courses can be found at: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/Qualifications/



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