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.