NEBOSH ENVIRONMENTAL

The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is a globally relevant qualification.

You will be able to help your organisation manage its positive and negative environmental aspects and support the implementation and continuous improvement of effective environmental management systems.

This is a replacement qualification for the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management.

5 Day Course

NEBOSH Environment Guidance

emc-learner-guide-v2.1 (1).pdf

EMC1 Exam Tips:

Things to remember:

You have 24-hours to complete this exam.
Read ALL questions carefully.
Double check how many points EACH question is.
Answer ALL questions - even if you're unsure about them.
READ/RE-READ THE SCENARIO - so that you fully understand it.
Take breaks in between - good to have a break to get back with a fresh mind, you DON'T NEED TO COMPLETE THIS ALL IN ONE GO!
Upload your exam ON TIME to the NEBOSH Portal (check the homepage for guidance if needed).
Make sure people around you know you are taking an exam.
REMEMBER the P.E.E Method (Point, Evidence, Explain) to help you structure your answers!
You could get someone else to read it, to see if it makes sense.

On the Exam Day:

Download the file available on the NEBOSH website at 9am BST.
You have a 24-hour window to complete the exam.
Do not write more than around 3,000 words + 10%.
Manage your time well!
Use your materials - EMC books, websites etc... just remember to reference!
Include references.
The exam is not invigilated.
You are presented with a workplace scenario and task you will need to complete.

Sample EMC1 Paper:

emc1-sample-eng-obe-qp-v1.pdf

Closing Interviews:

Have you prepared for your CLOSING INTERVIEW?

Here are the guidelines that NEBOSH have given in preparation for your closing interview.

The closing interview can be done via video link and will be conducted by an interviewer nominated by your Learning Partner.
You need to bring any of these documents for identification purposes: Passport, Driving License, or National Identity card.
You will be notified by your Learning Partner for the date and time for your closing interview. This can be accessed through smart phone, tablet or desktop.
Interviews must be done alone in a private room, unless subject for some reasonable adjustments (such us caring children or vulnerable person). Reasonable adjustments need to be approved by NEBOSH.

Things to expect during the interview:

You will be asked to show your identification to the interviewer and this will be cross-checked with the registration details.
You will also be asked to show your room, to make sure that there is no available notes or electronic devices that you can access during the interview.
The interviewer will ask you questions based on your open book examination. This is to satisfy that the output submitted was your own work and did not ask for any assistance in completing the assessment.

If the interviewer is convinced that the output is your own , your mark will be declared in line with published NEBOSH timeframes. If unsatisfactory, the learning partner will notify NEBOSH and you will be contacted for the next step of possible next interview.

You have nothing to worry upon attending the Closing Interview as this will only to assess that your output is your personal work and this will not affect your exam marking.

Best of luck!

EMC2 Risk Assessment Tips:

EMC2-learner-guidance-1.1 MAY2025.pdf

Tips for your EMC2:

Refer to the 'Guidance and Information for learners' booklet (see above).
- Page 5 & 6 - includes information that you should include in Part 1
- Page 7 - includes information for Part 2
- Page 8 & 9 - information for Part 3 (make sure to answer all the bullet points).
- Page 9 - information for Part 4
There is also information and examples on how to fill out your EMC2 at the end of your EMC book, it should be a lighter green section titled 'Practical Assessment Guidance'.

Things to Remember:

Make sure to fill out all the sections and ANSWER each question/bullet point.
Take your time - you don't need to rush or complete it all in one go!
Take breaks in between, go back to it with a fresh mind.
You should write enough information so that the examiner can clearly understand. Remember, the examiner does not know your workplace!

Activity, Product, or Service:

The process/task that is carried out by the organisation.

What is an Environmental Aspect?

Inputs or outputs from the activity, product or service to the environment.

For example:

- - Emissions to air.
  - Releases to water.
  - Waste management.
  - Contamination of land.
  - Use of raw materials and natural resources.

What is an Environmental Impact?

'Change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial. Wholly or partially resulting from an organisation's environmental aspects.'

Types of Environmental Impact:

Air and atmosphere.
Land.
Water.
Human communities.
Effects on ecosystem and species.

Exam Dates & Results:

Pass Marks and Re-sits:

EMC1

Refer: 0 - 44

Pass: 45 - 64

Credit: 65 - 74

Distinction: 75+

If you score below 45 (Refer), you can choose to go for a 're-mark' (if it's reasonable to, for example if you scored: 43 or 44). Otherwise, you can re-sit.

EMC2

You can only achieve a ‘Pass’ or ‘Refer’ for the risk assessment.

If you get 'Refer' - the examiner will give you some feedback on areas that you failed, then you can choose if you'd like to re-sit the paper and improve those sections that you failed on.

A 'Pass' must be achieved in both units (EMC1 and EMC2) to be awarded the Environmental Management Certificate.

You have a 5-year period that starts from the date you have passed your first successful unit to re-sit, in this period there is no limit how many times you can re-sit. However, any unit that is five or more years old will not count towards the qualification.