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Course Code
YHPN2139B1
Level
Level 6
Course Type
Higher Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
15 Weeks
Start & End
12 January 2026 - 1 June 2026
Days
Mon
Time
14:00-21:00
Location
Newtownabbey
Interview Required
Yes

This course aims to provide a wide range of knowledge and practical skills to perform as a health and safety professional across a wide range of industries. It follows on from the foundation learning of the NEBOSH General Certificate and is particularly relevant for those in a health and safety professional role or aspiring to be one.

Digital Assessment – this assessment is downloaded, completed and submitted on the NEBOSH online assessment platform within a specified time period – 2 weeks for DN2.

This module covers:

  • Occupational Health & Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Mental Ill Health & Well Being at Work
  • Work Related Violence and Lone Working
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Biological Agents
  • Asbestos
  • Noise and Vibration
  • Radiation
  • Musculoskeletal Issues and Manual Handling
  • Thermal Environment
  • Welfare Requirements

The Diploma provides the required academic entrance basis for acceptance to membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). This award is the industry standard professional level qualification.

Holders of the following qualifications can do the course:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Safety and Health and
  • GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or above or equivalent.

Originals of all certificates must be presented. All applicants will be subject to a successful initial interview. 

Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.

Course Fees

Year Fee
Year 1 £667
Total

Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees. 

Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.

If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.

Payment Options

You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan.  For further details visit our fees and funding page

Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk

Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk


Funding Options including Scholarships

There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships.  For further details visit our student finance page


Additional Mandatory Costs

Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.

These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.

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