NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Course

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is for those who have responsibility for managing environmental issues, as part of their day to day duties.

This Environmental Certificate course is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management.

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Understand environmental impact assessments
Control environmental impacts
Progress to a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma
Learn to plan for and deal with environmental emergencies

Course Cost:

Original price was: £545.Current price is: £327. Exc VAT

SKU: ECERT2021 Categories: NEBOSH Courses, Certificates in Health & Safety

NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Overview

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is for those seeking to implement effective environmental management systems, ensuring that those qualified have a sound understanding of the principles of managing environmental risk. This qualification is relevant to all industry sectors.

Upon completion of the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate course, learners will have the skills and knowledge to meet the environmental management standard ISO 14001 requirements.

Qualified individuals benefit their organisations by possessing the skills to manage social responsibilities, which are met through demonstrating excellence in managing environmental issues. This avoids legal actions and any loss of reputation by use of effective control measures.

This qualification is suitable for those working anywhere in the world, satisfying both UK and International environmental legal requirements.

Key Topics

With a focus on environmental management systems, key topics covered by the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate include:

Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Impact Assessments
Sustainability and Pollution Control
Energy Sources and Efficiency
Control of Environmental Emergencies

This NEBOSH Certificate is Studied and Assessed Online

Our NEBOSH courses are studied and examined 100% online. Examinations and assessment for the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate are completed remotely via Internet connection.

Course Details

Quick Course Information

Brand	NEBOSH
Manufacturer	SHEilds Ltd
Study method	eLearning, Online
Course Level	Equivalent to A Level, UK college level qualification
Time Dedication	67 hours minimum, plus 8 assessment hours
Course duration / eLearning access	12 months, plus 3 months FREE!
Course Start Dates	Any time
Average completion time	6-10 Months
NEBOSH Training & Support	Tutor supported, online messaging system, email, telephone
NEBOSH Assessment	One online examination, One practical project assessment
Exam Style	Online open book examination, One work-based practical assessment
Exam Dates	EMC1 and EMC2, February, May, August, November
Exam Fees	EMC1 open book exam fee – £89, EMC2 practical assessment fee – £89, Plus 2% exam booking fee

Awarding Body

NEBOSH est. 1979, has been a UK-recognised awarding body since 2000 and received Approved Awarding Body Status from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation in 2009. SHEilds accredited centre number is 548.

You can find out more about our awarding body from their official website: www.nebosh.org.uk

Recommended for

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate course is designed for individuals to work within environmental management systems and to positively influence improvements.

Study Method

Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.

The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management elearning course developed by SHEilds has been designed with the learner experience at heart. Using a range of media and providing tutor support from experienced safety practitioners, learners will develop confidence in implementing their learning into real-life situations.

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Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements to enrol on to this NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate course.

Recommended by NEBOSH, to enrol on this course students should have an appropriate understanding of the English language (International English Language Testing System 6.0 or higher) in order to explain the concepts within the course syllabus.

Questions within NEBOSH examinations are all phrased in English. Your answers are also required to be provided in English.

Study Syllabus

The qualification is divided into two units, unit EMC1: covers Environmental Management; and unit EMC2: covers how to assess environmental aspects and associated impacts.

There are 9 study elements in total, Unit EMC1 and EMC2 includes elements 1-9.

See further below for a detailed course guide and syllabus information.

NEBOSH Training Support

All our NEBOSH Certificate level courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate.

Course Assessment

One Online Open Book Exam + One Practical Assessment

NEBOSH exams are now attempted entirely online, and students are no longer required to physically attend an exam centre.

There are 2 units, EMC1 and EMC2 containing a total of 9 study elements.

There are 9 elements to study followed by one online written exam for Unit EMC1.
Students must also electronically submit one practical assessment for Unit EMC2.

How the course is graded

To achieve certification for the NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, learners must pass both units – EMC1 and EMC2.

EMC1 is an open book examination and EMC2 is a practical assessment.

The qualification grade is based solely on the EMC1 results, a pass in EMC2 must also be achieved.

The EC1 grading boundaries are as follows:

0 – 44 marks: Refer
45 – 64 marks: Pass
65 – 74 marks: Credit
75 marks and above: Distinction

The EMC2 assessment is a pass or fail exercise, to pass you must prove understanding as per the guidance document.

Exam Fees, Dates & Locations

Important note: Students do not have to pay for NEBOSH exams initially. Exam fees are payable when booking your chosen exam date(s) and are subject to change inline with NEBOSH.

NEBOSH Exam / Assignment sitting locations

The written paper in this exam is now an OBE (Open Book Examination), completed online via the Internet. This means you can sit this at home as opposed to attending a venue.

Exam / Assignment fees

1 x EMC1 written exam fee = £89
1 x EMC2 assessment fee = £89
Total fees = £178 (no VAT applicable)
Plus 2% booking fee (subject to VAT if applicable)

Unit EMC1 / EMC2 sitting dates

February, May, August, November

Please note: Students do not have to take the exam & practical assessment at the same time/date. Students must have a suitable device and access to the Internet to complete the course assessment.

Steps to Pass

There are 4 steps to passing the NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Qualification.

Enrol on the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate training course with SHEilds.
Study the elements of the course online.
Register for and sit the EMC1 exam paper, remotely via Internet connection.
Register for and sit the EMC2 practical assessment, submitted remotely via Internet connection.

Once the EMC1 online open book exam & EMC2 assessment project are submitted, you’ll receive your final grade.

You will receive your results electronically (email), directly from NEBOSH on the results declaration date – information can be found on your booking confirmation slip.

Career Progression

Once certified with a NEBOSH Environmental Certificate, we recommend studying a Diploma level training course. NEBOSH Diplomas are available, and NVQ Diplomas for those who prefer a more on-the-job approach to training.

For those looking to further develop their knowledge in this sector and boost their career goals, we recommend progressing towards a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma. We have two Environmental Diploma training courses, one is suitable for those working within the UK and the other is for wider International market.

Course Guide & Syllabus

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NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Syllabus Overview: What you will learn from this course

Unit EMC1: Management and control of environmental hazards

Element 1: Foundations in environmental management
Element 2: Environmental management systems
Element 3: Assessing environmental aspects and impacts
Element 4: Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
Element 5: Control of emissions to air
Element 6: Control of environmental noise
Element 7: Control of contaminated water sources
Element 8: Control of waste and land use
Element 9: Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency

Unit EMC1/EMC2 Study hours / Assessment

34 Taught hours
25 Recommended Self-study hours
EMC1 One open book examination (OBE)
EMC2 Practical Application

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Course Cost

Original price was: £545.Current price is: £327. Exc VAT

SKU: ECERT2021 Categories: NEBOSH Courses, Certificates in Health & Safety

Exam fees apply – You do not have to pay for exams initially. Exam fees are payable when booking your chosen exam date(s).

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Why study with SHEilds?

Established since 2002, SHEilds are an accredited NEBOSH centre. SHEilds are one of the worlds largest NEBOSH training providers, become one of the thousands of students studying with us today.

The World’s First Online NEBOSH Provider

Beating the competition since 2005, we’re very proud to claim, SHEilds are the very first provider in the world to offer NEBOSH & IOSH training entirely online!

What is eLearning?

As a SHEilds student, online access to our easy to use NEBOSH eLearning platform is provided. Students use the eLearning platform to study learning materials, receive tutor support and interact with online activities to aid learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate for?

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is designed for those working in or towards a career in Environmental Risk Management.

In recent years, environmental management responsibilities are becoming an ever increasing a part of a safety practitioners daily duties. The skills learnt from this course will be a valued asset to any safety officer or persons with health and safety responsibilities.

Once certified, this qualification is accepted globally and suitable for use any where in the world.

How difficult is the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate?

A specialist qualification, the NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is relatively demanding to study, approximately equivalent to a Certificate of Higher Education or A-level (a UK college level qualification).

What level is the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate?

Our NEBOSH Environmental Certificate course is classed as a Level 3 qualification on the NQF, a Level 6 on the SCQF.

NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate course is equivalent to a level 3 qualification on the NQF, a Level 6 on the SCQF.

See the National Qualification Framework below to compare qualifications.

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