NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

A course to equip delegates with a broad understanding of health and safety in any sector, and any organisation.

Who is this course for?

The course is for Managers, Supervisors, Directors and Staff who need a broad understanding of health and safety in any sector, and any organisation.
Many people take the NEBOSH certificate as a first step on a career in health and safety, as it provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study

Content

• Foundations in health and safety
• Understanding health and safety law
• Health and safety management systems
  • Policy
  • Organising
  • Planning
  • Measuring, audit, and review
• Workplace hazards and risk control
  • Transport
  • Work equipment
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Electrical safety
  • Fire safety
  • Chemical and biological health
  • Physical and psychological health
• Health and safety practical application

Format

The course is assessed by a two written assessments and a practical in which you will demonstrate the ability to apply your learning and complete an management report.
Our trainers are enthusiastic experts with 18 years experience and have achieved very high pass rates. They will give you step-by-step guidance to ensure you are confident and prepared.

Accreditation

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health is an internationally recognised qualification. It is accredited at level 3 in the National Qualification framework (NQF) by the regulatory authorities including Ofqual.

Duration

This is a 11 day course and runs from 9:30am till 4:30pm.
It is made up of ten days of learning plus one extra day for revision and the assessment, usually held the week after the final training day.
NEBOSH also recommend at least 40 hours private study/background reading. We typically run open courses in two blocks of 5 days with a week off in between for private study.

We also offer in-company training where the delivery format can be fitted around your needs (e.g. one day a week). In-company training also allows us to make sure the training reflects your organisation’ systems of work and the hazards your staff face.

Preparing for your course

For the NEBOSH National General Certificate we suggest that you do some pre course reading. The Health and Safety Executive has suitable material. Visit www.hse.gov.uk Suggested free publications are:

• 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
• RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
• COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health)
• Manual Handling Assessment Charts
• Health and Safety Regulations a Short Guide
• Managing Health and Safety

We also suggest you identify what risk assessment procedures take place in your workplace now. This is helpful background knowledge which will be useful during your course.

Cost

£1200 plus VAT per delegate.
All our prices include registration fees with NEBOSH and course materials. Please be sure to take this into consideration when comparing prices with other providers.

Please contact us for a quote on an in-company course.

How to book or find out more

 

 

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Useful links

NEBOSH - The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health