RRC's NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals Course (2023)

There are no transitional arrangements so unit passes cannot be transferred. If you would like to transfer to the new syllabus, please contact us for more information.

If you have already passed Units on the current specification it is probably better to remain on the 2015 syllabus. NEBOSH will be offering exams until 2026 (Last Unit A, B & C exams July 2026, last Unit DNI submission date is May 2026 ) and RRC will continue to support our Learners until then.

The assessment is undertaken at home and in your workplace so there is no requirement to attend an exam centre. NEBOSH will issue the assessments twice a year for each unit which you will need to complete and return to them. For Unit DN1 NEBOSH are estimating it will take 40 hours to complete and are allowing 4 weeks for Learners to complete and submit the assignment. For DN2 & DN3 NEBOSH are estimating it will take 20 hours to complete and are allowing 2 weeks.

• Units DN1 is assessed by an assignment (in four parts - simulations, workplace based activities, reflective tasks and a research project). Part of the assessment will require learners to undertake some workplace-based activities so need to ensure that they select a suitable workplace/organisation.
• Units DN2 & DN3 will be assessed by a case study (simulation only)

NEBOSH advises that it will take approximately 415 hours to complete the course and assessments, see below for a more detailed breakdown.

For Classroom and Live Online courses this equates to 30 days taught (10 for each unit), plus self study and the assessments.

The assessments are structured so that it is possible to complete the course in 12 months, but given other demands on most people's time we would expect 18 to 30 months to successfully complete. Please be aware that if you select assessment dates for all 3 modules upon enrolment, you will only have 24 months to successfully complete all 3 assessments. If you select assessment dates for each unit one at a time, you will have 24 months for each unit up to a maximum of 5 years to fully complete the course from the first assessment passed.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, the Diploma builds on the knowledge gained at Certificate level . This is not taught in the Diploma but will form part of the assessments, so you really need to have studied the NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level course before starting the Diploma. All RRC courses will include resources to refresh your knowledge on the Certificate but this is unlikely to be sufficient if you have not studied the course previously.

The Diploma is only available in English language and NEBOSH recommends the minimum standards of English as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0 or higher.

No, it is not required to start with unit DN1, and units can be completed in any order.

RRC are delighted to have been evaluated as a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, the highest level in the NEBOSH Learning Partner programme.

NEBOSH introduced a Learning Partner Programme in September 2019 which recognises those Learning Partners that provide learners with the best possible learning experience.  

All NEBOSH Learning Partners have been classified based on their performance against the programme’s principles which represent global best practice in the provision of course tuition and support. The key principles are:

• Ensure all learners understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from their Learning Provider.
  
• Create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages interaction that is appropriate for the course and type of delivery. 
• Provide accurate course materials and continually update and improve them. 
• Ensure tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, competent and engaging. 
• Give learners feedback on their progress and provide appropriate support. 
• Review course delivery and learner feedback and action as necessary. 

Learner Partner Status

Learning Partners can be identified as follows:

• Gold - greatly exceeds the principles
• Silver - exceeds the principles
• Bronze - meets the principles

Yes we offer a demo and trial of one unit on our main webpage. You will need to sign up for this so we can provide access.

Course fees can be paid in up to a maximum of four monthly instalments. For UK customers instalments can be paid over 10 months. Click here for more information.

The National Diploma is based on UK legislation and is recognised worldwide. The International Diploma is based on International Standards and Best Practice and is recognised by employers outside of the UK.

Please visit our Professional Recognition page for the full list of recognitions you are eligible for with the NEBOSH National Diploma.

NEBOSH and RRC are keen to help NCRQ students who wish to continue their studies. You can read their statement here, as well as their guide to mapping the NCRQ syllabus content to the NEBOSH syllabus.

RRC are happy to discuss the best solution with you and develop a learning plan for your individual situation. If you would like to talk about this further, please contact us.

NEBOSH anticipates that this qualification will meet the academic requirements to apply for membership of many professional bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Live Online is delivered in real time through Zoom and is very similar to a Classroom course. The tutor will deliver the course with breaks to allow time for group work, exercises and private study.

Online & e-Learning are just different words for the same thing and mean a flexible self study course delivery with tutor support you can access via email. Distance Learning, means learning at a distance but is commonly used to describe the more traditional paper based study, RRC do provide the complete study text which you can download and study off line thus giving you the option of how you study the course

The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2023) is regulated by Ofqual and is educational Level 6 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You will be able to retake the assessments, but you will need to pay the NEBOSH assessment fee again along with a small RRC administration fee.

NEBOSH will be producing extensive guidance on the assessments and examples. No past papers will be provided for this course.

There is no information yet as to whether the previous agreement for CSP holders is valid with this new syllabus.

Yes, when you study the NEBOSH National Diploma with RRC you are eligible to sign up for TOTUM Pro. This is a discount scheme that gives you access to exclusive discounts, offers and vouchers from hundreds of retailers. You can find out more about the scheme here.