NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals

Description

The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is a prestigious, degree‑level qualification and globally recognised "gold standard" in health and safety. First introduced in 1980, this advanced diploma has empowered over 18,000 professionals to strengthen organisational risk management and foster safer, healthier workplaces

Developed with extensive input from industry leaders, employers, learning partners, and subject experts, the qualification equips learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel as top-tier health and safety professionals.

It is structured into four integral units—Managing Health and Safety (ND1), Hazardous Agents in the Workplace (ND2), Workplace and Work Equipment Safety (ND3), and Application of Health and Safety Management in the Workplace (DNI)—each assessed individually, offering flexibility and targeted progression

Upon successful completion, graduates earn the academic designation DipNEBOSH, positioning them for membership with professional bodies such as Grad IOSH and MIIRSM, and opening doors to Master’s‑level study

What you will learn

Learning Outcomes

By completing this qualification, learners will be able to:

• Interpret and apply health and safety legislation, understanding potential enforcement actions and effectively contributing to .
• Select and utilise appropriate leadership strategies, guiding organisational culture and influencing health and safety outcomes at all levels
• Identify hazards and control risks, using a range of techniques to manage health, safety, and well‑being concerns in diverse work contexts
• Manage health and safety competence, for oneself and others, to ensure consistent and reliable performance in implementing safety strategies
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement, applying principles like loss causation and performance metrics effectively
• Develop, audit, and sustain health and safety management systems, embedding Corporate Social Responsibility and supporting EBOSH organisational change
• Manage contractors and supply chains, ensuring compliance and reinforcing organisational safety standards throughout external collaborations