The DN2 unit is one of 3 units (DN1, DN2, DN3) required for NEBOSH National Diploma and is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to make Health and Safety their career. Building upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH General Certificate, it is particularly relevant for:
Health and Safety professionals or those with aspirations to be one
People with Health and Safety responsibilities who want to gain an in-depth understanding
The DN2 unit requires a minimum of 60 taught hours, plus 45 recommended self-study hours and 20 assessment hours. Please refer to the full NEBOSH Syllabus Guide for more details.
Is this course right for you?
The NEBOSH National Diploma is the gold standard qualification for aspiring Health and Safety professionals. It is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding required for undertaking a career as a Health and Safety professional and it also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study. The National Diploma is industry recognised and valued in nearly every sector; over 20,000 learners have achieved the qualification since its introduction.
Building upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH General Certificate, it is particularly relevant for:
Health and Safety professionals or those with aspirations to be one
People with Health and Safety responsibilities who want to gain an in-depth understanding
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements but it is strongly recommended learners have undertaken and passed the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. The syllabus assumes that learners will have this level of prior learning.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
By applying the knowledge and skills gained from this qualification you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; an immediate benefit for your employer.
For example, you will be able to understand the risk profile of your organisation and how risk should be managed. You will also be able to recognise a range of workplace health and safety hazards and recommend control measures so that residual risk from these hazards is as low as possible.
The qualification will also equip you with professional skills such as understanding how your leadership style can affect other people and the culture of the organisation, as well as being able to influence and negotiate with employees at all levels.
Employers looking for more information on how NEBOSH qualifications can benefit your organisation can find out more on the Guidance for Employers page.
What will I learn?
The NEBOSH National Diploma qualification deliberately looks at general workplace issues so that is can be applied in many different sectors which Health and Safety professionals may work in. The syllabus is split into two parts and covers what a Health and Safety professional needs to ‘know’ and ‘do’.
On completion of the full qualification (DN1, DN2, DN3) you will be able to:
Understand how health and safety legislation is applied in a workplace and the possible enforcement actions that could be taken for non-compliance and how you can contribute to health and safety legal actions
Use different types of health and safety leadership approaches and be able to influence health and safety issues at all levels
Influence organisational and health and safety workplace culture
Proactively manage health and safety, taking account of human failures and factors
Manage health and safety competence (both your own and that of the organisation)
Use a range of hazard identification, risk management and loss causation techniques
Monitor health and safety performance
Develop your role as a health and safety professional including understanding how it links with Corporate Social Responsibility
Effectively manage organisational change
Manage contractors and supply chains
Control a range of workplace health and wellbeing issues
Control a range of workplace safety issues
Course duration and private study
The NEBOSH National Diploma DN2 Unit is full-time, block release (classroom based) and will be delivered over 2 non consecutive weeks (10 working days).
The DN2 Unit requires a minimum of 60 taught hours, plus 45 recommended self-study hours and 20 assessment hours and is worth 13 credits.
Detailed course content
UNIT DN2
Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK)
Topics:
Occupational health services
Equality in the workplace
Mental ill-health
Wellbeing
Workplace violence
Lone working
Health surveillance
Medical surveillance
Hazardous substances
Health risks from hazardous substances
Epidemiology and toxicology
Asbestos
Ventilation and PPE
Hazardous substances monitoring
Biological agents
Noise
Vibration
Radiation
Musculoskeletal issues
Manual handling
Workplace temperature
Welfare arrangements
How is it assessed?
The assessments focus on the application of knowledge to help you prepare for the health and safety tasks faced in the workplace.
Assessment Format
The qualification unit is assessed in the following way:
DN2 – Do – controlling workplace health issues
Scenario-based case study
Re-sitting unit(s)
If you do not achieve a ‘Pass’, you may re-sit the unit(s) in which you have been unsuccessful providing that this happens within the 5-year enrolment period. However, each re-sit will incur an additional fee.
You may also re-sit successful unit(s) to try to improve the qualification grade. When all three units have been successfully completed, you will need to inform NEBOSH of your intention to re-sit the successful unit(s) within 20-working days of the results declaration date for the final successful unit.
There is no limit to the number of re-sits which can be taken within the enrolment period.
If you sit a unit more than once, the highest grade achieved will count towards the final qualification grading.
If you register for any unit of the National Diploma whilst awaiting a result from a previous assessment, you cannot then request a refund of the registration fee if the awaited result is a ‘Pass’ (except in the case of an Enquiry About Result).
Assessment Registration
Only Diploma learners who have enrolled with NEBOSH through an accredited Learning Partner are eligible to register for Diploma assessments. You must be enrolled before the deadline of the assessment you wish to register for.
Assessment Results
You will receive your results 50 working days after the submission date for your assessment. A unit certificate will be issued 20 working days after the notification date for each successful unit.
Once you have passed all three unit assessments (DN1/DN2/DN3) your combined percentage mark will give your overall grade for the qualification (Distinction/Credit/Pass).
A qualification parchment will be issued 20 working days after the results notification date for the third successful unit.
Prices include
Exam registration for Unit DN2
Course materials
Study guide
Lunch and refreshments for all Norwich classroom courses
What accreditations will I gain?
Certification
On successful completion of all three units (DN1, DN2 and DN3), the delegate will receive the the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals parchment.
Ofqual Accreditation
The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2023 specification) has been accredited and credit rated by Ofqual at RQF Level 6 with 43 credits.
We can confirm that the NEBOSH National Diploma meets the academic requirements to apply for IOSH membership at the appropriate grade.
Holders of the National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals are eligible for the Member status (MIIRSM) of the Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). Please visit the IIRSM website to find out more: IIRSM - Membership.
Graduation
To acknowledge the achievements of Diploma candidates, NEBOSH organises an annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony. Learners are invited to the next available graduation ceremony following successful completion of their Diploma.
Its free and easy for NEBOSH Diploma holders to join the NEBOSH Alumni. There are lots of benefits to signing up including the opportunity to network, invitations to CPD events and webinars, access to exclusive resources and the opportunity to help us shape the future of NEBOSH qualifications.
You are entitled to use the designatory letters DipNEBOSH after your name once you pass the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
What to expect on the day?
The course runs from 9:00am through to 5:00pm for each of the 10 days training. Refreshments are available from 8:30 am.
We provide:
NEBOSH registration, exams & 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 like minded people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and support your journey through the course 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 Diploma.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the assessments 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 assessment 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
NEBOSH offers a range of qualifications that bring success and advancement in your chosen field:
Diploma holders wishing to develop their environmental expertise may consider taking the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
National Diploma holders wishing to use their skills overseas may consider the NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
In addition, NEBOSH offer specialist qualifications for Construction, Environmental and Fire, and other Industry sectors, as well as Leadership Excellence, and Wellbeing.
Please find more information about other NEBOSH Certificate courses that Jarrold Training offers here.
In partnership with NEBOSH, the University of Hull offers Masters Degrees in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment subjects.
The following taught MSc qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management are available to NEBOSH Diploma holders:
MSc in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Master of Research (MRes) qualifications have been designed to complement the learner’s career through research directly relevant to their own work. The following qualifications are available to Diploma holders:
MRes in Occupational Health and Safety Management
MRes in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
The DN2 unit is one of 3 units (DN1, DN2, DN3) required for NEBOSH National Diploma and is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to make Health and Safety their career. Building upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH General Certificate, it is particularly relevant for:
Health and Safety professionals or those with aspirations to be one
People with Health and Safety responsibilities who want to gain an in-depth understanding
The DN2 unit requires a minimum of 60 taught hours, plus 45 recommended self-study hours and 20 assessment hours. Please refer to the full NEBOSH Syllabus Guide for more details.
The NEBOSH National Diploma is the gold standard qualification for aspiring Health and Safety professionals. It is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding required for undertaking a career as a Health and Safety professional and it also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study. The National Diploma is industry recognised and valued in nearly every sector; over 20,000 learners have achieved the qualification since its introduction.
Building upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH General Certificate, it is particularly relevant for:
Health and Safety professionals or those with aspirations to be one
People with Health and Safety responsibilities who want to gain an in-depth understanding
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements but it is strongly recommended learners have undertaken and passed the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. The syllabus assumes that learners will have this level of prior learning.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
By applying the knowledge and skills gained from this qualification you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; an immediate benefit for your employer.
For example, you will be able to understand the risk profile of your organisation and how risk should be managed. You will also be able to recognise a range of workplace health and safety hazards and recommend control measures so that residual risk from these hazards is as low as possible.
The qualification will also equip you with professional skills such as understanding how your leadership style can affect other people and the culture of the organisation, as well as being able to influence and negotiate with employees at all levels.
Employers looking for more information on how NEBOSH qualifications can benefit your organisation can find out more on the Guidance for Employers page.
What will I learn?
The NEBOSH National Diploma qualification deliberately looks at general workplace issues so that is can be applied in many different sectors which Health and Safety professionals may work in. The syllabus is split into two parts and covers what a Health and Safety professional needs to ‘know’ and ‘do’.
On completion of the full qualification (DN1, DN2, DN3) you will be able to:
Understand how health and safety legislation is applied in a workplace and the possible enforcement actions that could be taken for non-compliance and how you can contribute to health and safety legal actions
Use different types of health and safety leadership approaches and be able to influence health and safety issues at all levels
Influence organisational and health and safety workplace culture
Proactively manage health and safety, taking account of human failures and factors
Manage health and safety competence (both your own and that of the organisation)
Use a range of hazard identification, risk management and loss causation techniques
Monitor health and safety performance
Develop your role as a health and safety professional including understanding how it links with Corporate Social Responsibility
Effectively manage organisational change
Manage contractors and supply chains
Control a range of workplace health and wellbeing issues
Control a range of workplace safety issues
Course duration and private study
The NEBOSH National Diploma DN2 Unit is full-time, block release (classroom based) and will be delivered over 2 non consecutive weeks (10 working days).
The DN2 Unit requires a minimum of 60 taught hours, plus 45 recommended self-study hours and 20 assessment hours and is worth 13 credits.
Detailed course content
UNIT DN2
Do – controlling workplace health issues (UK)
Topics:
Occupational health services
Equality in the workplace
Mental ill-health
Wellbeing
Workplace violence
Lone working
Health surveillance
Medical surveillance
Hazardous substances
Health risks from hazardous substances
Epidemiology and toxicology
Asbestos
Ventilation and PPE
Hazardous substances monitoring
Biological agents
Noise
Vibration
Radiation
Musculoskeletal issues
Manual handling
Workplace temperature
Welfare arrangements
How is it assessed?
The assessments focus on the application of knowledge to help you prepare for the health and safety tasks faced in the workplace.
Assessment Format
The qualification unit is assessed in the following way:
DN2 – Do – controlling workplace health issues
Scenario-based case study
Re-sitting unit(s)
If you do not achieve a ‘Pass’, you may re-sit the unit(s) in which you have been unsuccessful providing that this happens within the 5-year enrolment period. However, each re-sit will incur an additional fee.
You may also re-sit successful unit(s) to try to improve the qualification grade. When all three units have been successfully completed, you will need to inform NEBOSH of your intention to re-sit the successful unit(s) within 20-working days of the results declaration date for the final successful unit.
There is no limit to the number of re-sits which can be taken within the enrolment period.
If you sit a unit more than once, the highest grade achieved will count towards the final qualification grading.
If you register for any unit of the National Diploma whilst awaiting a result from a previous assessment, you cannot then request a refund of the registration fee if the awaited result is a ‘Pass’ (except in the case of an Enquiry About Result).
Assessment Registration
Only Diploma learners who have enrolled with NEBOSH through an accredited Learning Partner are eligible to register for Diploma assessments. You must be enrolled before the deadline of the assessment you wish to register for.
Assessment Results
You will receive your results 50 working days after the submission date for your assessment. A unit certificate will be issued 20 working days after the notification date for each successful unit.
Once you have passed all three unit assessments (DN1/DN2/DN3) your combined percentage mark will give your overall grade for the qualification (Distinction/Credit/Pass).
A qualification parchment will be issued 20 working days after the results notification date for the third successful unit.
Prices include
Exam registration for Unit DN2
Course materials
Study guide
Lunch and refreshments for all Norwich classroom courses
What accreditations will I gain?
Certification
On successful completion of all three units (DN1, DN2 and DN3), the delegate will receive the the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals parchment.
Ofqual Accreditation
The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2023 specification) has been accredited and credit rated by Ofqual at RQF Level 6 with 43 credits.
We can confirm that the NEBOSH National Diploma meets the academic requirements to apply for IOSH membership at the appropriate grade.
Holders of the National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals are eligible for the Member status (MIIRSM) of the Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). Please visit the IIRSM website to find out more: IIRSM - Membership.
Graduation
To acknowledge the achievements of Diploma candidates, NEBOSH organises an annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony. Learners are invited to the next available graduation ceremony following successful completion of their Diploma.
Its free and easy for NEBOSH Diploma holders to join the NEBOSH Alumni. There are lots of benefits to signing up including the opportunity to network, invitations to CPD events and webinars, access to exclusive resources and the opportunity to help us shape the future of NEBOSH qualifications.
You are entitled to use the designatory letters DipNEBOSH after your name once you pass the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
What to expect on the day?
The course runs from 9:00am through to 5:00pm for each of the 10 days training. Refreshments are available from 8:30 am.
We provide:
NEBOSH registration, exams & 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 like minded people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and support your journey through the course 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 Diploma.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the assessments 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 assessment 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
NEBOSH offers a range of qualifications that bring success and advancement in your chosen field:
Diploma holders wishing to develop their environmental expertise may consider taking the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
National Diploma holders wishing to use their skills overseas may consider the NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
In addition, NEBOSH offer specialist qualifications for Construction, Environmental and Fire, and other Industry sectors, as well as Leadership Excellence, and Wellbeing.
Please find more information about other NEBOSH Certificate courses that Jarrold Training offers here.
In partnership with NEBOSH, the University of Hull offers Masters Degrees in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment subjects.
The following taught MSc qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management are available to NEBOSH Diploma holders:
MSc in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Master of Research (MRes) qualifications have been designed to complement the learner’s career through research directly relevant to their own work. The following qualifications are available to Diploma holders:
MRes in Occupational Health and Safety Management
MRes in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
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