The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management.
It is suitable for managers, supervisors and employees, who have responsibility for managing environmental issues as part of their day to day duties, focusing on assessing environmental management systems. The qualification is designed to benefit companies in all industry sectors who are seeking to implement effective environmental management systems and to provide line managers with a sound understanding of the principles of managing environmental risk.
This qualification also provides a basis for progression on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
For this qualification you should plan your study around 37 taught hours and approximately 33 hours of private study and background reading. Please refer to the full NEBOSH Syllabus Guide for more details.
Please note: Candidates have 2 years to complete the qualification. This timeframe starts from the results declaration date of the first successful unit. Units older that 2 years will no longer be valid and will need to be retaken before the full qualification can be awarded.
If you have any involvement with your organisation's environmental policies and working procedures, this course will give you practical skills about managing environmental risk.
It is recommended that delegates have a good understanding and experience of Health and Safely prior to attending the course. Please call us on 01603 677107 to discuss the course level and requirements prior to booking.
All unit examinations and the practical assessment must be taken / answered in English only. Therefore to participate in this course, delegates will be required to read, write, speak and understand English. For example, delegates should be able to read and understand conversational and business English.
NEBOSH recommends that delegates undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Benefits for your employer
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is used by many organisations to help them achieve and maintain certification against recognised international standards, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. This qualification will significantly improve the skills and knowledge of your team. This in turn could help your organisation to meet its environmental objectives.
People who hold the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate understand how to reduce environmental impacts, protecting you from litigation, damaging incidents and loss of reputation. Employing people who hold a NEBOSH qualification demonstrates a commitment to environmental excellence and provides an assurance to others. Organisations with a robust Environmental Management System who can demonstrate good environmental management through their supply chain are more likely to win new business.
For more information on how NEBOSH qualifications can benefit your organisation, visit NEBOSH's Guidance for Employers page.
What will I learn?
The qualification is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately:
Unit EMC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards
Foundations in Environmental Management
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Impact Assessments
Control of Emissions to Air
Control of Contamination of Water Sources
Control of Waste and Land Use
Sources and Use of Energy and Energy Efficiency
Control of Environmental Noise
Planning for and Dealing with Environmental Emergencies
Assessed by a real-life scenario based Open Book Exam (OBE) (The exam is to be downloaded, completed and submitted within 24 hours)
Unit EMC2: Environmental Practical Assessment
Assessed by a practical assignment which is normally carried out at the delegate’s workplace and involves an environmental review of a workplace and a justified action plan to improve performance.
The assignment will be explained during the course by the tutor.
Unit EMC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards - 60 hours
34 hours tuition
25 hours private study
Unit EMC2: Environmental Practical Assessment - 10 hours
2 hours tuition
8 hours private study
Your study therefore needs to be based around 37 taught hours and approximately 33 hours of private study.
How is it assessed?
Unit EMC1 is a taught unit assessed by an Open Book Examination (OBE). The exam is to be downloaded, completed and submitted within 24 hours. Learners will be required to review a real-life scenario and answer theoretical and practical questions on environmental management.
Unit EMC2 is assessed by an practical assessment assessing environmental aspects and associated impacts within your chosen workplace. The written assignment has to be submitted to Jarrold Training within 10 working days (before or after) of the EMC1 exam. The assignment is uploaded by Jarrold Training to NEBOSH portal and marked by NEBOSH.
It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale, any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course.
What accreditations will I gain?
Delegates will receive a unit certificate for each unit passed. On successful completion of all units (EMC1 & EMC2), the delegate will receive the overall NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management.
Delegates will need to pass both units within a two year period to achieve the overall qualification. The two year commences from the result declaration date of the first exam.
When both unit certificates have been awarded (ie, have achieved a Pass in EMC1 and EMC2), the marks are added together and a final grade is awarded as follows:
Pass 105 - 124 marks
Credit 125 - 144 marks
Distinction 145 marks or more
What to expect on the day?
The course runs from 9:15am through to 5:15pm for each of the five days training. Refreshments are available from 8:45am.
The EMC1 exam is from 9:00am - examination to be downloaded, completed and submitted in 24 hours.
We provide:
NEBOSH registration, exam & certificate
Course book & material
Note pad and pen
Polos!
Also includes:
Free on-site parking
Lunch & refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Free WiFi
Our Norwich on-site parking (NR3 1UB) is free and situated 5 minutes walk along the river to our training centre at St James Mill. If you arrive by train it is about 20 minutes on the Riverside walk or a short taxi ride to get to us. View full directions for Norwich and all our other venues.
You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.
Studying with Jarrold Training
We aim to provide you with an effective, quality, learning experience to support your studies and to prepare you fully for the NEBOSH exams and assessments.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the exam and full completion of your qualification, so please discuss any questions with them, they are always happy to help. We also have a dedicated team of assessors and staff to support you through your learner journey.
During the course you will learn about revision and exam techniques, and additional support is available if required. Please contact us for more details.
About NEBOSH
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.
NEBOSH Qualifications
Give practical skills that keep workplaces safer
Attract around 50,000 candidates annually
Help build careers with a modular qualification structure
Are recognised by professional membership bodies such as IOSH
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management.
It is suitable for managers, supervisors and employees, who have responsibility for managing environmental issues as part of their day to day duties, focusing on assessing environmental management systems. The qualification is designed to benefit companies in all industry sectors who are seeking to implement effective environmental management systems and to provide line managers with a sound understanding of the principles of managing environmental risk.
This qualification also provides a basis for progression on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
For this qualification you should plan your study around 37 taught hours and approximately 33 hours of private study and background reading. Please refer to the full NEBOSH Syllabus Guide for more details.
Please note: Candidates have 2 years to complete the qualification. This timeframe starts from the results declaration date of the first successful unit. Units older that 2 years will no longer be valid and will need to be retaken before the full qualification can be awarded.
If you have any involvement with your organisation's environmental policies and working procedures, this course will give you practical skills about managing environmental risk.
It is recommended that delegates have a good understanding and experience of Health and Safely prior to attending the course. Please call us on 01603 677107 to discuss the course level and requirements prior to booking.
All unit examinations and the practical assessment must be taken / answered in English only. Therefore to participate in this course, delegates will be required to read, write, speak and understand English. For example, delegates should be able to read and understand conversational and business English.
NEBOSH recommends that delegates undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Benefits for your employer
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is used by many organisations to help them achieve and maintain certification against recognised international standards, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. This qualification will significantly improve the skills and knowledge of your team. This in turn could help your organisation to meet its environmental objectives.
People who hold the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate understand how to reduce environmental impacts, protecting you from litigation, damaging incidents and loss of reputation. Employing people who hold a NEBOSH qualification demonstrates a commitment to environmental excellence and provides an assurance to others. Organisations with a robust Environmental Management System who can demonstrate good environmental management through their supply chain are more likely to win new business.
For more information on how NEBOSH qualifications can benefit your organisation, visit NEBOSH's Guidance for Employers page.
What will I learn?
The qualification is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately:
Unit EMC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards
Foundations in Environmental Management
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Impact Assessments
Control of Emissions to Air
Control of Contamination of Water Sources
Control of Waste and Land Use
Sources and Use of Energy and Energy Efficiency
Control of Environmental Noise
Planning for and Dealing with Environmental Emergencies
Assessed by a real-life scenario based Open Book Exam (OBE) (The exam is to be downloaded, completed and submitted within 24 hours)
Unit EMC2: Environmental Practical Assessment
Assessed by a practical assignment which is normally carried out at the delegate’s workplace and involves an environmental review of a workplace and a justified action plan to improve performance.
The assignment will be explained during the course by the tutor.
Unit EMC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards - 60 hours
34 hours tuition
25 hours private study
Unit EMC2: Environmental Practical Assessment - 10 hours
2 hours tuition
8 hours private study
Your study therefore needs to be based around 37 taught hours and approximately 33 hours of private study.
How is it assessed?
Unit EMC1 is a taught unit assessed by an Open Book Examination (OBE). The exam is to be downloaded, completed and submitted within 24 hours. Learners will be required to review a real-life scenario and answer theoretical and practical questions on environmental management.
Unit EMC2 is assessed by an practical assessment assessing environmental aspects and associated impacts within your chosen workplace. The written assignment has to be submitted to Jarrold Training within 10 working days (before or after) of the EMC1 exam. The assignment is uploaded by Jarrold Training to NEBOSH portal and marked by NEBOSH.
It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale, any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course.
What accreditations will I gain?
Delegates will receive a unit certificate for each unit passed. On successful completion of all units (EMC1 & EMC2), the delegate will receive the overall NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management.
Delegates will need to pass both units within a two year period to achieve the overall qualification. The two year commences from the result declaration date of the first exam.
When both unit certificates have been awarded (ie, have achieved a Pass in EMC1 and EMC2), the marks are added together and a final grade is awarded as follows:
Pass 105 - 124 marks
Credit 125 - 144 marks
Distinction 145 marks or more
What to expect on the day?
The course runs from 9:15am through to 5:15pm for each of the five days training. Refreshments are available from 8:45am.
The EMC1 exam is from 9:00am - examination to be downloaded, completed and submitted in 24 hours.
We provide:
NEBOSH registration, exam & certificate
Course book & material
Note pad and pen
Polos!
Also includes:
Free on-site parking
Lunch & refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Free WiFi
Our Norwich on-site parking (NR3 1UB) is free and situated 5 minutes walk along the river to our training centre at St James Mill. If you arrive by train it is about 20 minutes on the Riverside walk or a short taxi ride to get to us. View full directions for Norwich and all our other venues.
You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.
Studying with Jarrold Training
We aim to provide you with an effective, quality, learning experience to support your studies and to prepare you fully for the NEBOSH exams and assessments.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the exam and full completion of your qualification, so please discuss any questions with them, they are always happy to help. We also have a dedicated team of assessors and staff to support you through your learner journey.
During the course you will learn about revision and exam techniques, and additional support is available if required. Please contact us for more details.
About NEBOSH
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.
NEBOSH Qualifications
Give practical skills that keep workplaces safer
Attract around 50,000 candidates annually
Help build careers with a modular qualification structure
Are recognised by professional membership bodies such as IOSH
This course runs over 5 full days (9.00am - 5.00pm), plus exam and assignment
EMC1: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 November
Open Book Exam Date: 4 December
Closing Interview: 11 December (virtual) - a 30 minute time slot (Time TBC)
EMC2 Assignment Submission Deadline Date: 8 January 2025
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Norse Group
Reference level of course, the course feels more advanced than a Level 3. Well presented and really enjoyed it.
Kier
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