Guidance for CSP qualified students taking advantage of the cooperation agreement between NEBOSH and BCSP
The agreement between NEBOSH and BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) allows CSP Holders to sit NEBOSH Exams without studying the NEBOSH Diploma course. In practice, whilst there's some overlap in course coverage between CSP (Certified Safety Professional) and the NEBOSH's Health and Safety Diplomas, there's quite a bit that's different. The style of the exams and assignments is also a bit different.
RRC will give CSP Holder access to our online diploma programme (national or international) for a substantial discount. The course includes all the content you'll need, unlimited access to an online tutor and exam fees.
So, what do you need to do?
1. Decide what version of the Diploma you want to do - National or International.
- National Diploma - based on UK legislation and ideal if you intend to be working in the UK.
- International Diploma -Based on internationally accepted principles.
Both qualifications are aligned in terms of topics and principles. Both are divided into 4 units (A, B, C, D) and are are assessed in the same way - 3 x 3 hour exams plus one assignment.
2. Download NEBOSH BSCP guide here.
3. Review Part 3 of that NEBOSH BSCP guide. It contains a mapping document, that maps what you already have (CSP) to the NEBOSH Diploma). If you've decided to do National Diploma, look at the mapping document section 3.7. Otherwise it's section 3.8 you need for international. They use a traffic light system. Anything flagged in red (or "3") means it's probably going to be very new to you. Anything in green should be familiar to you.
4. Get started - RRC course content follows the NEBOSH syllabus very closely, so that map will work when you study your course. Any problems your RRC tutor is on hand to help.
5. Exam Practice - Prepare for your exams and assignments. Exam revision and preparation is more than just studying. You need to get practice retrieving and applying knowledge under exam conditions. We give you mock exams, past exam style questions