NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management: What Kind of People Take The NEBOSH

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
What kind of people take the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental

Management?
People throughout the world who understand the growing importance of holding a recognised
and respected environmental management qualification. This qualification is aimed at
managers, supervisors and employees who have responsibility for managing environment
issues as part of their day to day duties. The course focuses on environmental management
systems and impact assessments.
NEBOSH research shows that around two thirds of health and safety management positions at
work also feature responsibility for environmental management.
What will I gain from this qualification?

Knowledge - Environmental management, legislation and standards can seem daunting. This
qualification will give you the kind of specialist knowledge you can apply straightaway, wherever
you work.
Achievement - The NEBOSH name is an international mark of excellence in safety, health and
environmental management. People everywhere are proud to achieve these qualifications.
Recognition - The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management is accepted by CIWEM

– The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management – to meet the
requirements for Technician Membership (TechCIWEM).
Enjoyment - You'll enjoy taking the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management. You'll
discover skills and techniques that are useful and practical, and your confidence will grow.
Career development - Gaining specialist knowledge of environmental management will give

you an extra set of skills that could help bring success and advancement to your career.
Benefits for Employers

A more sustainable workplace - Environmental management is important. It protects the
planet and our future. People with the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management are
able to help their employers avoid prosecution, litigation and loss of reputation and demonstrate
social responsibility.
Assurance - Organisations employing people with this qualification show a commitment to the
environment. Something that will assure staff, customers and others, and which could help
achieve recognised standards and even win new business.
Return on investment - An employee with a NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental

Management has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern workplace.
The modular qualification structure and variety of available course formats enables candidates
and employers to arrange training around the needs of the business. Many NEBOSH training
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providers will offer in-company courses, to allow the inclusion of material specifically relevant to
the organisation’s workplace.
What does the qualification cover?

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.
The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management consists of two units; each separately
assessed:
• Management and control of environmental hazards (EC1)

• Environmental practical application (EC2)
No previous environmental management knowledge is required, but candidates should note the
assessment includes a requirement to write a short report in English.
How is the course assessed?

By written examination and a practical environmental review carried out in the workplace
Can the Environmental Certificate complement other NEBOSH

qualifications?
It certainly can. NEBOSH research shows that around two thirds of health and safety
management positions at work also feature responsibility for environmental management. It
can, therefore, be useful combining one of the health and safety qualifications with the
Environmental Certificate.
How is the course structured?

We run the course over 6 days at Sheffield Assay Office – 5 days tuition followed by a revision/
examination day.
Course Dates 2015 - Peak HSE Ltd
Mon, 2nd to Fri, 6th March 2015, inclusive. The Examination date is: Fri,
13th March.
Mon, 23rd to Fri, 27th November 2015, inclusive. The Examination date is:
Fri, 4th December.
Fees: £950.00 + VAT fully inclusive of tuition, exam fees, books, lunch & refreshments.
“This is a globally recognized qualification for those embarking on a career in

Environmental Management. I recommend this NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental
Management for those aspiring to Technician Membership of the Chartered Institution of
Water and Environmental Management”.
Paul Horton, Membership and International Director, CIWEM
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What kind of people take the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental

What will I gain from this qualification?

Recognition - The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management is accepted by CIWEM

Career development - Gaining specialist knowledge of environmental management will give

Benefits for Employers

Return on investment - An employee with a NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental

What does the qualification cover?

• Environmental Management Systems and Impact Assessments

• Management and control of environmental hazards (EC1)

How is the course assessed?

Can the Environmental Certificate complement other NEBOSH

How is the course structured?

Course Dates 2015 - Peak HSE Ltd

“This is a globally recognized qualification for those embarking on a career in

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