Nebosh Diploma Unit D Assignment Guidance

National Diploma Examiners Report Guidance - Unit D

Examiners’ Report Guidance
NEBOSH NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Unit D and ID Assignments

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Introduction

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Unit D and ID Assignments

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Introduction

NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an independent examining board and awarding body with charitable status. We offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work in both the private and public sectors. Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract over 25,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 400 course providers in 65 countries around the world. Our qualifications are recognised by the relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). NEBOSH is an awarding body to be recognised and regulated by the UK regulatory authorities:     The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England The Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in Scotland

NEBOSH follows the latest version of “GCSE, GCE, principal learning and project code of practice” published by the regulatory authorities in relation to examination setting and marking (available

References: and Research Some reference sections are poorly produced and many reports do no give any indication or evidence of research done. Better submissions make clear reference to text books, ACoPs or Guidance Notes used in their reports, clearly citing the details of the reference (full title, ISBN number, date of publication, publisher, etc.) at the appropriate point in their reports. It is not appropriate to just include a long and generic list of legislation or texts, which may have been gleaned from course notes. There is clear advice on the use of suitable referencing systems in the NEBOSH Guide, and candidates should ensure that they are capable of using a tried and tested referencing convention. Diploma Accredited Course Providers Providers should ensure that candidates carry out the required level of planning and preparation for the completion of their assignment reports, and that candidates complete their assignment logs’ at relevant points during their studies. Providers should provide a ‘critical review’ of the work being done by their respective candidates and should ensure that information available from NEBOSH relating to Unit D and ID reports is brought to the attention of all candidates. Providers should also ensure that candidates who do not speak English as their first language are given a sufficient level of additional support in the production of their assignments. Concluding Comments The information above should give some clear pointers to candidates and course providers regarding the successful completion of Unit D and ID assignments. This information complements other published guidance from NEBOSH. The main points to remember are:             Write the reports in a clear and concise manner Use the mark scheme to help structure reports In the introduction state what is to be done and how Be clear about the differences between hazards and risk Check that at least 15 hazards are identified Check that two ‘highest priority’ hazards are identified Ensure that two selected hazards are not both ‘Physical’ or both ‘Health and Welfare’ Use the most appropriate risk assessment tool for the two chosen hazards Include information on review periodicity and mechanisms Include cost benefit justifications for recommendations Support main recommendations with a persuasive argument for implementation Check accuracy and clarity of references. Unit D & ID Examiners’ Report Guidance 9/9 The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Dominus Way Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1QW telephone [phone] fax [phone] email [e-mail] www.nebosh.org.uk