NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate

Description

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (EMC) is a globally recognised, SCQF Level 6 environmental qualification that equips managers, supervisors, and environmental professionals with practical tools to improve organisational environmental performance and reduce harm—whether in the UK or internationally
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With approximately 34 hours of taught instruction, 25 hours of private study, and 8 hours dedicated to assessments, this certificate offers a solid, stand-alone introduction to environmental management systems, impact control, and sustainable decision-making

Delivered through accredited NEBOSH Learning Partners across multiple formats (classroom, virtual classrooms, in-company training, and e-learning), the course is accessible to professionals worldwide. There are no formal entry requirements, though a foundational level of English (IELTS score of ~6.0) is recommended to fully engage with the concepts

The qualification comprises two units—EMC1 (scenario-based written assessment) and EMC2 (practical workplace application)—both of which must be passed to earn the certificate. The final grade is determined from EMI1 results (Distinction: 75+, Credit: 65–74, Pass: 45–64)

What you will learn

By completing the NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:

• Understand and manage environmental issues—you’ll learn to improve environmental performance and reduce harm through informed control strategies
• Operate effectively within an Environmental Management System (EMS) and contribute to continual improvement, aligned with ISO 14001 principles
• Identify and assess environmental aspects and impacts, including evaluating the adequacy of existing controls
• Justify environmental management decisions using ethical, legal, and financial arguments connected to broader environmental and sustainability goals
• Understand organisational activity–environment links, recognizing how your business operations interact with wider environmental issues
• Learn practical control measures for pollution and environmental hazards, including managing emissions to air, noise, water contamination, waste, and energy efficiency.
• Prepare for environmental emergencies, gaining the ability to plan for, respond to, and mitigate environmental incidents
• Apply your learning in a real workplace setting through the practical unit (EMC2)—conducting environmental reviews, assessing risks, and proposing actionable improvements