nebosh international diploma in health and safety is intended for a career as health and safety professional. It is essential for a career as health and safety practitioner This qualification is ideal for all those who are interested in occupational health and safety. The qualification is divided into four units and each of these is assessed separately. It consists of international management of safety, international control of hazardous agents in the workplace, international workplace and work equipment safety, international application of health and safety theory and practice. Candidates will receive a unit certificate for each unit passed and after the completion of all the units that comprise the international diploma, they will receive the diploma certificate. The course focuses on the various aspects of health and safety within organisation and the practical application at work. Employers should encourage their employees to complete this course. Managers and supervisors can complete this course and provide strategies on safety and health in their organisations. They can also implement safety programmes that the workers can follow. Safety instructions can be conveyed to workers, the various hazards and risks can be identified and it can be pointed out to workers. This can prevent accidents and avoid risks in various industries. The diploma holders can apply for graduate membership (Grad IOSH) of the institution of occupational health and safety (IOSH). Then they can progress to become chartered member of IOSH (CMIOSH). This qualification is also accredited by SQA(Scottish qualifications authority).