The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management (EC) is a recognised environmental qualification worldwide, which focuses on environmental management systems (ISO 14001), impact assessments, energy efficiency, pollution and environmental emergencies. The syllabus includes UK, EU and international references.

Summative Assessment

• Written assessment at a NOSA branch
• Practical assessment to be submitted online

Course outline

The EC consists of two components:

• EC 1: Management and control of environmental hazards
  • Element 1: Foundations in environmental management
  • Element 2: Environmental management systems
  • Element 3: Environmental impact assessments
  • Element 4: Control emissions to air
  • Element 5: Control of contamination of water sources
  • Element 6: Control of waste and land use
  • Element 7: Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency
  • Element 8: Control of environmental noise
  • Element 9: Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
• EC 2: Environmental practical application.