NEBOSH International Diploma

Benefits for Learners  

• Completing the NEBOSH International Diploma entitles you to the use of “DipNEBOSH” after your name, evidencing your accredited education and expertise to employer's across the globe.    

• The course allows full membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) upon completion, giving you access to the recognition and support this body provides.    

• Through further professional development, the NEBOSH International Diploma meets the standards required to achieve IOSH Certified membership (CertIOSH) status. This IOSH Membership is further evidence of your position as a health and safety professional.  

Benefits for Employers  

• Develop your workplace’s health and safety culture  

• Have confidence that someone with the appropriate expertise is managing the safety of your employees  

• Raise productivity through reduced time off as a result of workplace accident and injury   

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Student support 

Through student groups, study guides and learning materials of the highest quality, Phoenix are committed to making your learning experience the best it can possibly be. 

Many learners find our Facebook community group particularly helpful while they are studying, as it enables them to compare notes with fellow students and ask questions. 

The Phoenix Pass Pledge 

Every Phoenix NEBOSH course entitles you to continue studying free of charge if you fail to meet the required standard in examinations. However, this is rarely necessary. Our pass rate for NEBOSH courses is above industry average, with a high number of credits and distinctions. 

Accredited Partner  

Phoenix Health and Safety is a NEBOSH Gold Partner. This accreditation means our NEBOSH course materials, tutors, and learning environments are all stamped with excellence.

The NEBOSH International Diploma is ideal for health and safety professionals outside the UK wishing to advance their career. This includes safety managers, advisors and consultants. 

If you currently work or intend to base your career in the UK, the NEBOSH National Diploma may be a more suitable qualification. 

There are no formal entry requirements for the NEBOSH International Diploma. However, we recommend first completing the NEBOSH International General Certificate or NEBOSH International Construction Certificate, as the Diploma syllabus assumes that learners will have this level of prior learning. 

A basic level of English, equivalent to International English Language Testing System 6.0 or higher, is also recommended so that students can understand course content, which is all delivered in English.

The qualification requires a minimum of 185 taught hours plus 144 recommended self-study hours and 80 assessment hours. 

When studied through distance learning Phoenix recommends spending a total of 400-450 hours on the course. Studying the Diploma through distance learning lets you work at your own pace, with the course materials sent directly to you. You'll be able to pause and resume you're learning whenever and wherever, offering you complete flexibility.

The online exams are run by NEBOSH every two months. Follow this link to book your NEBOSH exam.  

Study for your NEBOSH International Diploma online with Phoenix. Our e-Learning NEBOSH Diploma courses come with the Phoenix pass pledge which means that candidates are entitled to continue studying (free of charge) if they fail to meet the required standard in the examinations. 

When studying the NEBOSH International Diploma online via e-Learning, students gain access to our specially designed, interactive diploma course. E-Learning students can study wherever and whenever they please, pausing and resuming their course as they need, allowing them maximum flexibility with their studies.

You can also book each unit individually, allowing you to study them when it suits you and in any order with our NEBOSH Diploma International Units.

The NEBOSH International Diploma course consists of three units. Each one can be completed separately and is assessed independently, with a certificate provided upon passing the exam for each unit. They are broken into 'Know' and 'Do', covering what a health and safety professional must know and do in the workplace respectively.

• DN1 – Know – workplace health and safety principles 

• DN2 – Do – controlling workplace health issues 

• DN3 – Do – controlling workplace safety issues 

After gaining this qualification, candidates will have a firm grasp of all the following areas of knowledge: 

• You will be able to advise your organisation on the types of legislation likely to apply to the organisation and how enforcement actions could apply; the relevance of the International Labour Organization’s conventions/recommendations to the organisation; how non-government bodies and standards could influence health and safety in the organisation.

• You will be able to promote a positive health and safety culture by: gaining commitment and participation; and engaging, supporting, and influencing leaders (and others) to change attitudes and behaviour and make health and safety a priority.

• You will be able to assess, develop and maintain individual and organisational health and safety competence.

• You will be able to understand risk management including the techniques for identifying hazards, the different types of risk assessment, considerations when implementing sensible and proportionate additional control measures and developing a risk management strategy.

• You will be able to develop and implement proactive and reactive health and safety monitoring systems and carry out reviews and auditing of such systems.

• You will be able to continually develop your own professional skills and ethics to actively influence improvements in health and safety by providing persuasive arguments to workers at all levels.

• You will be able to develop a health and safety policy strategy within your organisation (including proactive safety, Corporate Social Responsibility and the change management process).

• You will be able to manage contractors and supply chains to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

• You will be able to advise the organisation on a range of common workplace health issues/ hazards including how these can be assessed and controlled.

• You will be able to advise the organisation on a range of common workplace safety issues/ hazards including how these can be assessed.

Each assessment is a substantial undertaking. We anticipate that it will take you around 40 hours to complete the DI1 assignment and 20 hours each for the DI2 and DI3 case studies. The time-period given for you to complete each assessment reflects this: 

• Unit DI1: 4 weeks (20 working days) 

• Unit DI2: 2 weeks (10 working days) 

• Unit DI3: 2 weeks (10 working days) 

Exam dates are set by NEBOSH and can be found on our 'book a NEBOSH exam' page. 

Please note: All course materials and certificates will be sent via post. There will be an additional charge if booking outside of the UK. We will contact you with the delivery charge once booking has been made. 

The NEBOSH Diploma acts as a stepping-stone on the path to postgraduate study. Many universities accept the NEBOSH Diploma as their criteria for MSc-level courses, so it provides a clear route to masters-level postgraduate study.

Many Diploma graduates also apply for IOSH Certified Membership (CertIOSH) after they've acquired at least 2 years of relevant industry experience. IOSH Membership offers many benefits and is recognised globally as a sign of industry expertise. It can help you build connections with fellow professionals and further your career, wherever you live.

• When and how will I receive my NEBOSH results?

Results are provided by NEBOSH after completing the course. NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams.

• What happens if I fail the NEBOSH assessment?

The Phoenix Pass Pledge will cover your additional studies, but you retake the exams at your own cost. 

• What level are NEBOSH qualifications?

NEBOSH Certificates are level 3, which is equivalent to an A level qualification. NEBOSH Diplomas are level 6, which is equivalent to an Honours Degree.

• Are there any entry requirements for the NEBOSH Diploma?

There are no formal entry requirements, however, it is recommended you study a level 3 health and safety qualification before progressing to the Diploma, such as the NEBOSH International General Certificate. Learners must have a suitable standard of English language to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.  

• Is this course recognised in South Africa?

The NEBOSH International Diploma teaches to international health and safety standards. As a result, it's recognised across the globe, including in South Africa.

NEBOSH students in South Africa can apply for payment plans through Mobicred. Apply for as much as R50,000 credit at checkout and pay back a minimum of 7.5% of your outstanding balance each month.

For more information see our Payment Plans.