FAQs

All NEBOSH Diploma holders can join the NEBOSH Alumni for free. It’s a fantastic way to access exclusive events, technical information and network with other Alumni members.

If you have received an email inviting you to join, you will be able to register automatically now on the NEBOSH Alumni website. You will need your learner number without the leading zeros and your email address at the time of registering. 

If you are a diploma holder and would like to join but have not received an invitation, maybe because your email address has changed since you completed your studies, we can arrange this for you. Please email [email protected] supplying your name, date of birth, learner number and the NEBOSH qualifications you hold so we can verify your eligibility and register you.

NEBOSH Certificate Qualifications

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)

The following NEBOSH qualifications are accredited by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as meeting the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AIIRSM).

• National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 
• National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety 
• National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management 
• International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 
• International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety 
• International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management 
• National Diploma Part 1 (no longer available to new learners)

For further details please contact IIRSM.

Association for Project Safety (APS)

The following qualifications meet the headline entrance criteria requirements for Construction Safety Associate membership (AaPS) of the Association for Project Safety (APS).

• National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety 
• International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety 

For further information please contact APS.

Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)

The following qualifications meet the qualification requirements for Technician membership (TIFPO) of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and each qualification meets the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AMIFPO). 

• National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management 
• International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

Qualification holders with the relevant skills and experience may also apply to join the IFPO Fire Risk Assessors register.

NB: This only applies to learners sitting the April 2013 specification (or later) for either qualification. Examinations for the April 2013 specifications commenced from 1 January 2014. 

For further information please contact IFPO.

NEBOSH Diploma Qualifications

South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh)

Current Technical members (TechSaiosh) can now upgrade to Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) using the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety to meet the membership level’s academic requirements.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

The National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is recognised as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) certification.

Applications must be made within one year of achieving the Diploma; download the application instructions. For more information on the BCSP and the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) designation, please download the Benefits of Becoming a TSP document, or visit the BCSP website.

APS

Holders of either the NEBOSH National or International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and either the NEBOSH National or International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety meet the headline entrance criteria requirements for Registered Construction Safety Practitioner (RMaPS) membership of the Association for Project Safety (APS).

For further information please contact APS.

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

NEBOSH qualifications can support you in your application for IOSH membership. The membership category you are eligible for will depend on your experience and qualifications. For current guidance on membership categories and entry requirements please visit the IOSH website.

Holders of the following qualifications may use the specified designatory letters after their name:

• NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (July 2020) 

           “DipNEBOSH” 

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (August 2004, September 2006, February 2010, November 2015 specifications)

“DipNEBOSH” 

• NEBOSH National Diploma Part 2 in Occupational Safety and Health (September 1997, September 1999, June 2000, February 2003 specifications)

"Dip2.OSH" or “DipNEBOSH”

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (May 1988 specification)

"Dip2.OSH" or “DipNEBOSH”

• NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (July 2020)

  "IDipNEBOSH” 

• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (July 2008, August 2011 and November 2015 specifications)

 “IDipNEBOSH” 

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management (March 2008, September 2010 and September 2016 specifications)

“EnvDipNEBOSH” 

• NEBOSH Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management (December 1992, January 2002, August 2003 specifications)

"SpDipEM" or "EnvDipNEBOSH”

• International Diploma in Environmental Management (September 2016 specification)

 "IEnvDipNEBOSH"

Further designatory letters may be available for use upon obtaining membership of a membership body.

Related questions

How do I acquire professional status with a membership body?

In the UK:

• IOSH the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• APS the Association for Project Safety
• IFPO the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
• IIRSM the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management

For details of qualifications accepted by each professional body please contact them directly or view the FAQ "How do I acquire professional status with a membership body?".

Established in 1995, the Association for Project Safety (APS) is a multi-disciplinary membership body for professionals who operate in, or have an interest in, Health and Safety Risk Management in the Construction Industry. Amongst APS members are the country’s leading surveying, health and safety, architectural, project management and engineering professionals. Many of the country’s leading practices are also APS Corporate Members. Together the membership of the Association is committed to shaping and sharing best practice in construction health and safety risk management.

Further information can be found on the APS website.

The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) is a fire safety professional membership body. The IFPO’s aims and objectives include: 

• To promote the advancement of fire safety education generally
• To maintain high professional standards amongst members
• To direct anyone with a need for fire safety information to those members with the skills and knowledge to satisfy that need
• To encourage appraisal, evaluation, research and study in the field of fire safety
• To represent the interests of members on bodies and committees dealing with statutory controls, regulations, standards and codes of practice
• To promote international liaison amongst fire safety professionals
• To maintain an approved Competency Council Register of Fire Risk Assessors

Further information can be found on the IFPO website.

The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is an educational charity and professional body for those managing risk. It offers practical education, training, advice, networking and resources to help people and organisations be resilient to manage the challenges they face.

As an independent charity, IIRSM speaks freely, helping businesses, public organisations, charities and policymakers appreciate the vital role that sustainable and targeted risk management plays – from saving money to saving lives. 

Further information can be found on the IIRSM website. 

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the chartered professional membership body for health and safety professionals.

IOSH was founded in 1945 and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sets professional standards, supports and develops members and provides authoritative advice and guidance on health and safety issues.

Further information can be found on the IOSH website. 

NEBOSH qualifications can support you in your application for IOSH membership. The membership category you are eligible for will depend on your experience and qualifications. For current guidance on membership categories and entry requirements please visit the IOSH website. Where applicable, this information will also be listed on the "Professional recognition" section of the individual qualification page: view all NEBOSH qualifications.