Course overview
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This NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals is ideal for those who are working abroad in health and safety and want to progress in their career or wants to develop their knowledge further. This NEBOSH qualification will allow you to excel in your international health and safety career by developing your knowledge and skills. Through this course, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the types of health and safety legislation that applies, the relevance of ILO and non-government bodies, and possible enforcement actions. You will also be able to advise on how health and safety issues can be assessed, controlled, and monitored, understand how you can promote a positive health and safety culture within the business, and learn how you can contribute to the business’s risk management strategy.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
You will have up to two years to complete your course, which is plenty of time to ensure you are able to study for your course at your own pace. The approximate study time is 329 hours, but you can take as much or as little time as you need.
Entry requirements
You must have previously completed NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated learner services
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
Assessment
You will need to complete three online open-book exams. You can find full details of what is included in these assessments below.
ID1 – This exam is split into four parts: simulations, workplace-based activities, reflective tasks, and a research project. This exam will require approximately 60 hours of assessment time and you will have 30 working days to complete it. This assessment is held in March or September.
ID2 – This assessment is a scenario-based case study. It will take approximately 40 hours of assessment time and you will have 20 working days to complete it. This assessment can be completed in May or November.
ID3 – This assessment is also a scenario-based case study. It will take approximately 40 hours of assessment time and you will have 20 working days to complete it. This assessment can be completed in January or July.
The time given is reflective of the level of work required for each assessment.
If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment with Open Study College, we will book and pay for your assessments for you. If you do not add the exams option to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your assessments if you wish to achieve the qualification.
Delivery
You will study for your course entirely online and receive full tutor support through email. The online portal makes learning more interactive with presentations, audio recordings, and interactive modules. You will also have access to downloadable resources and NEBOSH revision aids, as well as student and tutor forums and one-to-one contact with your tutor.
Subjects
- Advising on legislation applicable to your organisation
- International Labour Organisation conventions
- Non-governmental standards and their impact on health and safety
- Health and safety best practice
- Promoting a health and safety culture
- Risk management and risk assessment
- Health and safety monitoring systems
- Health and safety policy strategy
- Managing contractors and supply chains to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Advising the organisation on workplace health issues, how they are assessed and controlled, and the legal duties associated with these issues.
- Advising the organisation on workplace safety issues, how they are assessed and controlled, and the legal duties associated with these issues.
About Open Study College
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Established in 2007, Open Study College (OSC) is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 120,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
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Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at OSC provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
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Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.