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Guide to the
NEBOSH National
Diploma in
Environmental
Management
Qualification title: NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management
Version: 17
Specification date: September 2010
Guide publication date: January 2018
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Guide to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental
Management (September 2010 specification)
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Qualification structure
3. Policies
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1. Introduction
The NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is designed for individuals with
responsibilities for the management of environmental risk in relation to the damage caused by
work activities. It will be invaluable for managers taking on environmental responsibilities and
those aiming to develop and implement effective environmental management systems within
their organisations. Since its launch in 1992, nearly 2900 candidates have achieved the
Environmental Diploma.
It is designed to provide the specialist knowledge and understanding combined with the
application of the expertise that underpins competent performance within environmental
management. It also provides a sound basis for progression to further study to MSc level.
The syllabus and means of assessment described in this Guide were introduced in 1992,
revised in 2001, 2003 and 2008 and updated in 2010 to take account of current developments
in environmental management.
By reducing the environmental impact of their activities companies can potentially give
themselves a significant edge over their competitors. Many consumers are prepared to pay a
premium for environmentally friendly products: A 2006 Co-Operative Bank survey of ‘eco-
friendly’ spending in the UK, showed a record spending level of £29.4bn, overtaking the £28bn
spent annually on alcohol and cigarettes.
The Scottish Government’s Scottish Environmental Attitudes and Behaviours Survey 2008
(SEABS’08) found that despite the backdrop of economic uncertainty, 57% of the 3,000 people
surveyed saw climate change as an immediate concern and 48% believed that everyday
behaviour and lifestyle contributes to climate change. The survey also noted evidence of
changes in attitudes being reflected in behaviour, eg, 84% making use of kerbside paper
recycling facilities, 63% using energy-saving light bulbs and around 45% buying Fair Trade
products regularly.
In recent years there has been progressive development and implementation of environmental
legislation applicable throughout EU member states. For example, The SEABS’08 survey
noted that: “In past few years, the environment has re-emerged as a key issue on the Scottish
political agenda, with the focus of debate on climate change.”
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In December 2008, the Scottish Government published the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill,
which included a statutory target to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050. The overall UK target
is a 60% cut by 2050.
Planning ahead to take account of new environmental standards and legislation can minimise
the costs of modifying or replacing equipment and updating working practices. Increasingly,
business partners prefer to deal with environmentally responsible companies. Banks, insurers
and other sources of finance may avoid businesses that do not take environmental matters
seriously and expose themselves to unnecessary environmental risk. Those that are
considered environmentally aware may benefit from better access to capital and lower
insurance premiums.
The business impact of environmental incidents is also compelling: in addition to the direct
cost of sick pay and absence, employers can find themselves dealing with criminal
prosecution, claims for compensation, adverse publicity and harm to both business reputation
and profitability. Failure to act in an environmentally responsible manner can bring businesses
into conflict with the local community, pressure groups and other employers.
A 2004 DEFRA survey of the environmental sector found the UK employs over 400,000 people
(over double the numbers in 2002) in 17,000 companies (up 7,000 over the same period) and
has an annual turnover of £25 billion (from £16 billion in 2002). These figures are even larger
when considering the 500,000 volunteer workers in environmental and land-based
organisations and the 1 million employees working for the food chain and rural sectors, which
use about 80 per cent of the UK’s total landmass.
It is also accepted by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM -
www.iirsm.org) as meeting the academic requirements for Specialist membership (SIIRSM).
In addition, diplomates will have the opportunity to attend the annual NEBOSH Diploma
Graduation ceremony.
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For users in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, this is comparable to a Vocationally-
Related Qualification (VRQ) at Level 6 within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
and Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), or Honours Degree standard.
For further information regarding UK qualification levels, please refer to the “Qualifications can
cross boundaries” comparison chart issued by the UK regulators, available at the SQA
Accreditation website (http://accreditation.sqa.org.uk).
A programme of study therefore needs to be based around a minimum of 119 taught hours
and approximately 71 hours of private study for an overall total of 190 Hours.
A full-time block release course would be expected to last for a minimum of fifteen working
days and a part-time day release course would be spread over at least fifteen weeks. For
candidates studying by open or distance learning, the tuition hours should be added to the
recommended private study hours to give the minimum number of hours that this mode of
study will require.
Quoted hours do not include assessment time, ie, sitting written examinations or the practical
application unit (see 1.6).
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For further information please see the latest version of the IELTS Handbook or consult the
IELTS website: http://www.ielts.org/institutions/test_format_and_results.aspx
Candidates wishing to assess their own language expertise may consult the IELTS website
for information on taking the test: http://www.ielts.org/institutions/faqs.aspx
1.9 Legislation
The syllabus refers to UK legislation. Where the syllabus refers to the legislative systems of
England, Wales and Scotland, candidates may refer to the legislative systems and
requirements that apply in Northern Ireland, provided that these references are clearly
indicated as such.
If this qualification is delivered overseas, accredited course providers may refer to examples
of local legislation as part of the course programme but examination questions will refer to UK
legislation only.
Please note, NEBOSH will not ask questions related to legislation that has been repealed,
revoked or otherwise superseded.
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NB: Accredited course providers are expected to ensure their course notes remain current
with regard to new legislation.
The mapping of the syllabus units to each NOS can be found on pages 12-13.
VRQs provide the knowledge and practical skills required for particular job roles through a
structured study-based training programme, that combine the testing of knowledge and
understanding in written examinations with practical application of learning in the workplace.
VRQs are a popular type of qualification because they are nationally recognised, flexible and
offer routes for progression to employment or further study.
In addition, students who have achieved the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma may be
considering further study. A number of universities offer MSc programs which accept the
NEBOSH Environmental Diploma as a full or partial entry requirement. Some MSc courses
may require additional qualifications/expertise such as a degree, further significant work
experience or expect students to complete specific modules, eg, in environmental
management.
NB: Candidates are advised to check up-to-date information on course dates with accredited
course providers directly.
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2. Qualification structure
2.1 Unit assessment
The Guide to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management is divided into
two units. Both units are mandatory and there are no optional units. Candidates may choose
to take one or both units at the same time or at different times.
NEBOSH applies best practise in relation to assessment setting and marking. NEBOSH uses
external assessment for written examinations and assignments: scripts are sent to NEBOSH
and undergo rigorous marking, checking and results determination processes to ensure
accuracy and consistency.
NB: The weighting of the units when calculating the overall mark for this qualification
is 75% for the written examination (ED1) and 25% for the project (ED2), see 2.6 for
further details.
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The overall mark is calculated using this formula to produce an overall percentage:
The overall calculation may produce a fraction of a percentage. A fraction of 0.5 or above will
be rounded up to the nearest whole percentage and a fraction of less than 0.5 will be rounded
down to the nearest whole percentage.
Pass: Up to 59%, with at least 45% in the written paper (Unit ED1) and 60% in the
project (Unit ED2)
Credit: 60% - 69%, with at least 45% in the written paper (Unit ED1) and 60% in the
project (Unit ED2)
Distinction: 70% or more, with at least 45% in the written paper (Unit ED1) and 60% in the
project (Unit ED2)
However, once the result of the second successfully completed unit has been issued the
candidate has 20 working days from the date of issue of that result to either:
Inform NEBOSH in writing of their intention to re-sit a successful unit for the purposes of
improving a grade
Submit an Enquiry About Result (EAR) request (see Section 3.3).
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Candidates who wish to improve the mark for a unit they have successfully passed in order to
improve their qualification grading to a credit or distinction, may do so providing that they re-
sit the examination within two years of the sitting of the first successful attempt. Any candidate
who re-sits a successful unit, and does not surpass their original mark, eg, is referred in the
paper, will keep the original mark awarded. Re-sit marks are not capped. There is no limit to
the number of re-sits within this two year period.
Candidates who register for any unit of the National Diploma in Environmental Management
whilst awaiting a result from a previous sitting of an examination for the same qualification
may not seek a refund of the registration fee if they retrospectively claim exemption from any
part of the qualification, subsequent to the issue of the awaited result.
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3. Policies
3.1 Requests for access arrangements/reasonable adjustments
Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments are modifications which are approved in
advance of an assessment to allow attainment to be demonstrated by candidates with either
a permanent or long-term disability or learning difficulty, or temporary disability, illness or
indisposition.
For further details see the NEBOSH “Policy and procedures for access arrangements,
reasonable adjustments and special consideration” available from the NEBOSH website
(www.nebosh.org.uk).
Candidates who feel disadvantaged due to illness, distraction or any other reason during the
assessment must report this to the invigilator (or the accredited course provider in the case of
a practical examination) before leaving the examination room and request that their written
statement, together with the invigilator’s comments on the statement, be sent by the accredited
course provider to NEBOSH.
Requests for special consideration must be made to NEBOSH by the accredited course
provider as soon as possible and no more than seven working days after the assessment.
For further details see the NEBOSH “Policy and procedures on reasonable adjustments and
special consideration” available from the NEBOSH website (www.nebosh.org.uk).
There are, however, procedures for candidates or accredited course providers to enquire
about results that do not meet their reasonable expectations. An ‘enquiry about result’ (EAR)
must be made in writing within one month of the date of issue of the result to which it relates.
For details see the NEBOSH “Enquiries and appeals policy and procedures” document
available from the NEBOSH website (www.nebosh.org.uk).
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3.4 Malpractice
Malpractice is defined as any deliberate activity, neglect, default or other practice by
candidates and/or accredited course providers that compromises the integrity of the
assessment process, and/or the validity of certificates. Malpractice may include a range of
issues from collusion or use of unauthorised material by candidates, to the failure to maintain
appropriate records or systems by accredited course providers, to the deliberate falsification
of records in order to claim certificates. Failure by an accredited course provider to deal with
identified issues may in itself constitute malpractice.
For further details see the NEBOSH “Malpractice policy and procedures” document available
from the NEBOSH website (www.nebosh.org.uk).
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Structure
The qualification is divided into two units. Unit ED1 is further divided into fifteen elements.
The matrix below indicates how the syllabus elements map to the relevant National
Occupational Standards (See also section 1.11):
Recom- Relevant
Element
Element Title mended Lantra NOS units Page
Number
hours and elements
Developments in environmental
5 5 EM4 23
legislation
Environmental legislative
6 framework and methods of 7 EM4 25
enforcement
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Control of environmental
12 5 EM4, 6-8, 15 40
nuisance
Environmental implications of
14 8 EM1-4, 11, 14 45
development and land use
Recom- Relevant
Element
Element Title mended Lantra NOS units Page
Number
hours and elements
Management of environmental
1 6 EM 1-15 50
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1.1 Explain the earth’s natural cycles and how the principles of sustainability are being
adopted
1.2 Explain the reasons for managing environmental risk
1.3 Explain the principles of environmental hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk
control.
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1.3 Principles of environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control
Direct effects on the health and safety of people outside the workplace:
- hazardous substances
- fire and explosion
- radiation
Indirect effects on the health and safety of people outside the workplace:
- food and drinking water safety
- pesticides
- global, regional and local environmental effects
Effects on quality of life:
- nuisances such as noise, dust and odour
- visual amenity
- transport effects
- wastes from consumer products (packaging)
Effects on plants, animals and natural systems:
- composition and dynamics of communities and ecosystems
Assessment of environmental risks:
- data on environmental problems
- sources of information and advice on environmental risks
- use of environmental monitoring data to evaluate risk
- use of biological indicators to evaluate risk
- uses and limitations of external data sources
- awareness of the relationships between source, pathway and receptor when
assessing environmental risk
Control strategies for environmental risks
Risk control measures:
- technical, eg, selection of location, selection and efficient use of raw materials
and energy sources, process design, pollution control systems
- procedural, eg, systems of work, maintenance
- behavioural, eg, information and training for employees, information for the
public
Factors affecting choice of control measures:
- long term/short term
- applicability
- practicability
- cost.
Possible conflicts between protection of workers and protection of the environment;
reconciliation of such conflicts
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Definitions of:
- aspect
- impact
- sustainability.
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2.1 Evaluate risks to the environment arising from workplace activities and substances
released to the environment
2.2 Identify when an environmental assessment is required and understand the processes
underlying preparation of environmental assessments and submission of a formal
Environmental Statement.
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3.3 Development, monitoring and maintenance of emergency plans
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5.1 Describe the factors which have influenced the development of environmental law in
the UK during the second half of the 20th century and the first part of the 21st century
5.2 Describe the status and procedures for the creation of UK Acts and Regulations
5.3 Describe the arrangements for implementing EC Directives in UK law.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
6.1 Explain the statutory obligations imposed on the organisation by the Pollution
Prevention and Control Act 1999 and its associated Regulations
6.2 Describe the powers of inspectors, different types of enforcement action and their
implications.
Content
The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (PPC Act), The Environmental
Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (and amendment regulations),
Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 and associated
legislation
Development and application of Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC)
Relationship between PPC and the regulation of water pollution, air pollution,
waste, land, energy, natural reserves and noise
Structure and application of regulations to implement PPC
BAT.
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- other forms of notice: formal cautions, abatement, stop, suspension,
revocation, variation, remediation, Anti-pollution works, restoration, compliance
- maximum penalties on conviction in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts (in
Scotland Summary and Solemn Courts)
- other penalties: fixed monetary penalties, variable monetary penalties,
enforcement undertaking, non-compliance penalties, enforcement cost
recovery.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
7.1 Explain the format and content of information that is available to the public that is
relevant to an organisation’s environmental performance
7.2 Describe the activities of Non-governmental organisations in making information
available to the public
7.3 Review methods of presenting information on environmental management
performance in publicly available reports.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
8.1 Identify the duties owed in common law by organisations and occupiers of land in
respect of environmental pollution
8.2 Explain the legal principles of decided cases and civil action.
Content
Civil action
- damage for which tortfeasor is liable, damage of foreseeable type, date of
knowledge of risk, remoteness
- meaning of strict liability and interpretation in recent rulings
- strengths and weaknesses of a civil action founded on negligence, breach of
statutory duty, trespass, nuisance or ‘Rylands v Fletcher’
- differences in Scottish law in respect of nuisance and strict liability.
Decided cases
- Rylands v Fletcher (1868) LR 3 HL 330 “that the person who for his own
purposes brings on his lands and collects and keeps there anything likely to do
mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at his peril, and, if he does not do so, is
prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of
its escape”
- Cambridge Water Co Ltd v Eastern Counties Leather plc (1994) 1 All ER 53;
[1994] 2 WLR 53; [1994] 2 AC 264; [1993] UKHL 12 development of rule in
Rylands v Fletcher; liability does not apply retrospectively in absence of
foreseeability of harm
- Hunter and Others v Canary Wharf Limited and Hunter & Others v London
Docklands Corporation (1997), the right to bring an action in nuisance is related
to ownership
- Margereson and Hancock v J W Roberts Ltd (1996) The Times 17.4.9;
extension of liability to cover community exposure.
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9.3 Monitoring waste and effluents
9.5 Control strategies and measures for solid and liquid wastes
The range of engineering and procedural control measures and strategies that can
be applied to eliminate or, where not possible, reduce or render harmless solid or
liquid wastes at source
Landfill: the principles of site selection, behaviour of wastes, site management
controls
Waste and effluent treatment: the principles of chemical, physical and biological
treatment techniques
Incineration: the principles of design technology, behaviour of waste.
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10.1 Describe the characteristics of emissions to the atmosphere and assess whether
emissions are likely to be subject to specific legal requirements
10.2 Explain the relevant legal requirements for the management of emissions to
atmosphere
10.3 Describe strategies for monitoring atmospheric emissions
10.4 Describe appropriate control strategies and measures for releases to atmosphere.
Content
Types of emission: gaseous, vapour, mist, fume, smoke, dust, grit, fibre
Types of substances that are prescribed for release to the atmosphere and types
of prescribed processes
Classification of smoke: dark smoke, black smoke
Air Quality Objectives and Air Quality Standards.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
Content
Discharge consent procedures for trade effluent and Red List substances released
to surface waters and groundwater
Duties of operators of prescribed processes
Duties to prevent pollution, including prevention of pollution from fire-fighting water
runoff
Cost recovery by the Environment Agency
Effect of a ‘works notice’ under sections 161A to 161D of the Water Resources
Act 1991
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Duties in respect of water abstraction licences or impounding licences
Offences under water pollution law.
11.4 Controls
The range of engineering and procedural control measures and strategies which
can be applied to eliminate or, where not possible, reduce or render harmless
releases of polluting matter to controlled waters.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
12.1 Describe the characteristics of noise and advise on measurement and assessment of
environmental noise levels
12.2 Describe control strategies and methods for the control of environmental nuisance
with reference to relevant legal requirements.
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On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
13.1 Describe the environmental aspects of the legal requirements affecting supply,
storage, use and transport of hazardous substances
13.2 Identify the legislation affecting use of pesticides.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
Content
Classification and protection of the countryside, historic features and wildlife habitat
Protection given to areas/features designated as: National Parks, Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), National Nature Reserves (NNR), local
nature reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Areas of
Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Areas (SPA), Tree Preservation Orders
(TPO), conservation areas, listed buildings, duty to promote biodiversity
Protection given to protected species
Planning requirements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (see also
Element 2).
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Assessment of contamination: ‘Trigger Concentrations’ recommended by the
Interdepartmental Committee on the Redevelopment of Contaminated Land; role
of the ‘Dutch standards’ for soil and groundwater; Greater London Council
definition table; Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment Model and Soil
Guideline Values
Remedial techniques for contaminated soil and groundwater.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of
the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In
particular they should be able to:
15.1 Explain the environmental aspects of and legal requirements for business use of
energy
15.2 Describe strategies and actions to reduce overall energy use and manage carbon
emissions.
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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental
ISBN: 978-0-5808-2611-5 1, 3, 4
management systems
ISO 14040:2006 Environmental
management, Life Cycle Analysis, ISBN: 0-580-48992-2 2
Principles and framework
ISO 9011:2011 – Guidelines for auditing
ISBN: 978-0-580-77524-6 4
management systems
Managing for health and safety (HSG65), HSE Books, ISBN: 978-0-7176-6456-6
3
third edition 2013 Link to HSG65
Published by Resource Efficient
Maximising re-use of materials on-site Scotland Link to Maximising re-use of 9
materials ...
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and
ISBN: 978-0-5805-9404-5 3
Safety Management1
Planning Advice Note PAN 33
http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2000/
Development of Contaminated Land, 14
10/pan33
2000, The Scottish Government
https://www.planningportal.gov.uk/plan
Planning Policy Statement 1: Delivering
ning/planningpolicyandlegislation/previ 14
Sustainable Development
ousenglishpolicy/ppgpps/pps1
Reducing fire risk at waste management
Published by Waste Industry Safety
sites, produced by the Waste Industry
and Health Forum (WISH) Link to 11
Safety and Health Forum, issue 2, April
Reducing fire risk ...
2017
Technical Guidance Note M18 –
Produced by the Environment Agency
Monitoring of discharges to water and 9, 11
Link to TGN M18
sewer
Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice,
Link to Waste CoP 9
DEFRA
Waste Management The Duty of Care – A
Link to CoP 9
Code of Practice, DAERA, NI
Notes
1 OHSAS 18001 will be updated to the revised ISO 45001 once this has been released.
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Demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding gained from the study
of elements of Unit ED1 in a practical environment
Carry out a detailed review of the environmental audit of a workplace or organisation
Critically analyse and evaluate information gathered during the review
Produce a justified action plan to improve performance.
Content
This unit contains no additional syllabus content. However, completion of study for unit ED1
is recommended in order undertake the unit ED2 project.
The focus of the Unit ED2 project should be the application of the knowledge and understanding
developed in Unit ED1 to a real workplace situation. Candidates are required to demonstrate
the ability to carry out a range of activities that would be expected of an environmental
management practitioner.
4.2.2 Marking
Projects will be marked by an internal assessor – a person proposed to NEBOSH by an
accredited course provider and approved by NEBOSH. Internal assessors will normally hold
Full Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), or
equivalent, and/or the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management (or
equivalent) with relevant experience.
A marking sheet will be completed by the internal assessor for each candidate and attached
to the candidate’s report. Sufficient time for marking should be allowed so that marked projects
reach NEBOSH by the submission deadlines given below:
21 February 2018
22 August 2018
20 February 2019
21 August 2019
Please note that the final submission date for this specification is August 2019.
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Candidates who have not completed their qualification after this date must enrol for the
National Diploma in Environmental Management (September 2016 specification) or the
International Diploma in Environmental Management (September 2016 specification) if they
still wish to achieve the qualification.
Candidates must achieve the pass standard (60%) in this unit in order to satisfy the criteria for
the qualification.
Candidates do not require supervision when carrying out the project, but the candidate must
sign a declaration that the project is their own work.
The candidates, employers and internal assessors should be aware that the status of the
environmental audit undertaken to fulfil the requirements of unit ED2, which is for educational
purposes only. It does not constitute an assessment or audit for the purposes of any
legislation or regulations.
Any project not submitted by the relevant deadline will be declared at zero marks. The
candidate will then be required to re-register (and pay the registration fee) at the next standard
(or local) sitting date.
The accredited course provider should advise the candidate of the latest date by which the
completed project must be received by the course provider for marking. It is the responsibility
of the course provider to ensure that the completed projects are available to NEBOSH by the
submission deadline.
Candidates planning to post their projects to the accredited course provider are reminded of
the need to guard against loss in the post by sending their work by trackable delivery.
Candidates are therefore advised to retain copies of both their completed project and the
environmental audit proforma.
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[DATE]
3 hours, 0930 to 1230
10 minutes reading time is allowed before the start of this examination. You may not write anything during this
period.
(b) Explain how the technique of life cycle analysis may be used to
understand the extent to which a manufactured product
contributes to the Greenhouse Effect. (6)
2 Outline reasons why many waste producers are seeking to minimise the
use of landfill as a disposal route for their industrial and commercial
waste streams. (20)
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4 Describe the measures an organisation could take to minimise adverse
impacts on plant and animal communities (biodiversity). (20)
8 Residents claim that dust emanating from a nearby waste transfer station
is damaging their property.
Describe the main grounds for action under civil law that might be
available to the residents. (20)
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