Course Overview
The NEBOSH International Diploma in Health and Safety is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals. Nebosh is the globally recognised National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, and is an independent recognised awarding body.
Awaiting Certification.
The NEBOSH International Diploma in Health and Safety course is designed to provide you with the expertise required to undertake a promising career as a health and safety practitioner. It also provides a sound basis for progression to an MSc or more specialist study (such as the NEBOSH Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management).
Course Aims
Students completing the course will:
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Understand and apply cutting edge health and safety methodologies in the work place environment
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Apply Health and safety knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations
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Understand requirements, role, structure (implementation and monitoring) of an effective health and safety policy
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Make appropriate use of practice and principles to produce solutions to health and safety issues
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Explain the internal and external influences on health and safety in a range of organisations
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Prevention and control exposure to hazardous substances
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Understand psycho-social agents & ergonomic factors
Examination and Assignment Details
There are three 3-hour exams for Units A, B & C respectively and a workplace-based assignment for Unit D. Unit D assignment is an 8,000word assignment. All units are set & marked by NEBOSH. Written examination papers of three hours’ duration for each of the three core units,A, B & C. are held each year in the third full week of January and in the second full week of July at CMI.
The Unit D assessment comprises a workplace-based assignment. Only students who have enrolled with NEBOSH through CMI are eligible to register for the examination. Delegates must achieve the pass standard (45%) in all examination papers and in the workplace-based assignment to be awarded the Diploma
Qualification recognition
On successful completion of the Diploma qualification, graduates may apply for Graduate membership (Grad IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner as a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
This qualification is also accepted by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management as meeting their requirements for full membership (MIIRSM).
Holders of the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety may use the designatory letters “IDipNEBOSH” after their name and gain GradIOSH leading to chartered status (CMIOSH) from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Award: NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Award Body: National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health UK
NEBOSH Syllabus
The syllabus comprises of a preparatory unit and three core units plus an assignment:
Preparatory unit:
Unit CS: Core Preparatory skills: P1 Communication Skills, P2 Training Skills
3 Core Units, A, B & C:
Unit A: Managing health and safety
A1 Principles of Health and Safety Management; A2 Loss Causation and Incident,A3 Investigation; A4 Identifying Hazards, Assessing and Evaluating Risks,A5 Risk Control and Emergency Planning; A6 Organisational Factors;A7 Human Factors; A8 Regulating Health and Safety Performance
Unit B: Hazardous agents in the workplace
B1 General Aspects of Occupational Health and Hygiene; B2 Principles of Toxicology and Epidemiology; B3 Hazardous Substances – Evaluating Risk;B4 Hazardous Substances – Preventive & Protective Measures;B5 Hazardous Substances – Monitoring and Maintenance of Control Measures;B6 Biological Agents;B7 Physical Agents 1 – Noise and Vibration;B8 Physical Agents 2 - Radiation & Thermal Environment;B9 Psycho-Social Agents;B10 Ergonomic Factors
Unit C: Workplace and work equipment
C1 General Safety Workplace Issues; C2 Principles of Fire and Explosion Workplace Fire Risk Assessment;C3 The Storage, Handling & Processing of Dangerous Substances; C4 Work Equipment;C5 Machinery Safety;C6 Mechanical Handling;C7 Electrical Safety;C8 Safety in Construction and Demolition;C9 Environmental Pollution and Waste Management
Unit D: Application of health and safety theory and practice (Assignment).
To ensure that learning is converted to practice, practical guidance will be offered throughout the course by our experienced lecturers that hold both academic qualifications and years of relevant work experience.
Course Fee: 2,850Euro
Course fee paid to CMI, includes 22 classes, online notes, online support, past papers.
The CMI course fee excludes exam and student registration with NEBOSH.
NEBOSH FEES
Students must register with NEBOSH directly to sit the exams and complete assessment - NEBOSH Course Enrolment Fee £50; NEBOSH Examination Fee £80 per unit , 4 units = 320Stg + 50Stg = 370Stg .
All CMI course fees are payable in advance unless you are unemployed or work part-time in which case a two payment installment plan is offered. A Deposit of 300euro (to be paid by laser or visa card) must accompany your online booking. The remaining fee to be paid before start of course. 2 payment options for those who meet criteria: 300euro deposit, 50% course fee at start and balance of course fee by 15 March 2012.
Sponsorship/Funding
Where a Sponsor has agreed to pay for your chosen course, an Employer Sponsor Form must be completed and returned to CMI. An invoice is then raised and forwarded to your sponsor. To secure your place, sponsored applicants must still pay an online booking deposit and complete then online booking form which will be refunded upon full receipt of fees from the sponsor. Once payment is received in full for the course by the sponsor, the student will receive the deposit refund
SCHEDULE
The International Health & Safety Diploma - NEBOSH is a 22 week programme which will commence Monday 30 April & 1 May February 2012 from 18.30-21.30.
Classes are held 2 evenings per week , Classes are from 6.30pm-9.30pm and held in Dublin City Centre, off Dame Street, Dublin 2
TERM 1: UNIT A & B
MONDAY 30 April & TUESDAY 1 May - 18.30-21.30
Unit A: Managing Health & Safety
Unit B: Hazardous Agents in the workplace
TERM 2: UNIT C: Workplace and work equipment
UNIT C Safety Equipment
October - December 2012
EXAMS
November 2012
WORK BASED PROJECT
UNIT D - January 2013
Helen Casey: Health & Safety UNIT A Lecturer
Safety consultant with 9 years experience as well as in excess of 23 years experience in an engineering consultancy of which 15 years were in the capacity of Project Manager on construction & civil engineering projects during which I successfully oversaw all phases of multimillion euro construction, infrastructure and environmental projects for Government and private sector Clients.
Experience includes preparing, maintaining and implementing safety policies and procedures in-house as well as advising on safety on sites when required, carrying out the function of PSDP including the preparation of Preliminary Safety & Health Plans and carrying out safety audits. I also managed in-house 4-5 design staff as well as project managing a variety of construction and civil engineering projects which were successfully completed on time to a high standard. This role required interface with Clients, Government Departments, General Public and Contractors on a daily basis.
Sean Fox: Health & Safety UNIT B Lecturer
Sean is a highly qualified Health & Safety professional with excellent organisational, problem solving and team working skills. He holds a BSc in Occupational Safety and Health Management (Level 8) and Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work. He is currently a Health & Safety Advisor for South Dublin County Council, reponsible for Health and safety for 1300staff on 15 sites. He lectures on UNIT B wth CMI.
John Hilland - Health & safety UNIT C & D Lecturer
John is the lead Health, Safety and Environmental Officer for O'Hanlon Farrell Construction. He is pursuing a PgD/MSc; Occupational Safety and Health and holds a BSc: Bachelor of Science in Construction in Building Surveying and Higher National Certificate Building Studies . He has completd the NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety. Sample prohects include Anhlone Institute of Technology, schools Project Northern Ireland, Lidl depot Mullingar, M50 N7 Interchange (Red Cow roundabout).
Entry Requirements
There are no barriers to entry to the NEBOSH International Diploma programme. Delegates will be asked to complete a pre-course application form to demonstrate prior learning and experience.
To complete the programme you need to complete all 4 units. This involves a minimum of approximately 400 hours private study excluding lectures. Delegates are provided with a full set of online course notes, support material. Lectures are designed to stimulate further learning.
Exams Dates
Examinations are held each year usually in the third full week of January and in the first full week of July unless prior notice has been given beforehand. Papers for Units IA, IB and IC shall be offered on the mornings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
Unit A – Weds 3 July 2012 (am); Unit B - Wednesday 4 July 2012 (am) Unit C - Thursday 5 July 2012 (am)
ID Assignment Revision Class: mid August 2012
ID Assignment submission dates: Wednesday 12 September 2012
Total Duration: 22 weeks :
What is the difference between the International Diploma and the Diploma in Health & Safety offered by NEBOSH?
The principal method of learning is through lectures, course notes and case studies.
The NEBOSH International Diploma has been modelled on the National UK Diploma in Health & Safety. The key difference between the two qualifications is in the applicability of legal requirements. Rather than be guided by a UK framework, the International Diploma reflects international best practice and international standards. The international dimension of this Diploma is ideal for students intending to travel with their qualification or work for multinational organisations.
The International Diploma refers to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) codes of practice, with special reference to models such as the ILO's "Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems" (ILO-OSH 2001). CMI, does include relevant Irish legislation for health and safety practioners intending to work in Ireland, but this is not included on NEBOSH syllabus or exams.
What is involved in the assessment?
Examination and Assignment Details
There are three 3-hour exams for Units A, B & C respectively and a workplace-based assignment for Unit D. Unit D assignment is an 8,000word assignment. All units are set & marked by NEBOSH. Written examination papers of three hours’ duration for each of the three core units,A, B & C. are held each year in the third full week of January and in the second full week of July at CMI.
The Unit D assessment comprises a workplace-based assignment. Only students who have enrolled with NEBOSH through CMI are eligible to register for the examination. Delegates must achieve the pass standard (45%) in all examination papers and in the workplace-based assignment to be awarded the Diploma