Who is it for?
The course is designed for managers, supervisors and employees who have responsibility for managing environmental issues as part of their work. A role often undertaken by Quality Managers or Health and Safety Managers.
No previous environmental management knowledge is required.
What are the benefits?
Individuals gain a valuable qualification for their CVs. Many individuals take the NEBOSH National Environmental Management Certificate as a means of gaining employment in the Environment Industry or as an additional qualification to enhance quality or health and safety qualifications.
Organisations of all types and sizes ensure that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of environmental management they can use to build an effective green culture in the company. This helps to meet the increasingly stringent environmental protection laws and to enhance their reputation as a responsible organisation.
Recognition?
The NEBOSH National Environmental Certificate has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 9 SCQF credit points.
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Course content
It 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.
Further development
The National Certificate in Environmental Management is a valuable introduction to those wishing to progress to the NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management.
How is the course assessed?
Candidates are assessed by a written examination for the single taught unit and a practical exercise conducted in a workplace.
How are the courses delivered?
There are two options:
- Day course (one day per week) over 6 weeks (including exam).
- Block delivery over one week. Exam is on the last day of the following week. There are 6 teaching days including exam.