NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Course Overview

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management is an examined core qualification designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management knowledge. It is aimed at managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues, as part of their day to day duties. The qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems.

The qualification is appropriate for professionals, managers and supervisors working in any industry with environmental impacts. In addition, those working in health and safety in other occupational settings, but who require additional environment-specific knowledge may also benefit from the course. It also provides a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental management.

NEBOSH recently announced that the Certificate in Environmental Management is accepted by The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM) to meet the requirements for Technician Membership (TechCIWEM).

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management focuses on UK environmental laws and International management systems, such as ISO 14001. 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.