NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

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£1360 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 11 days

Trainer: N136TU

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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is a globally recognised health & safety qualification that is held by more than 100,000 people in the UK and world-wide

What kind of people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate?

Managers, Supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage risk effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in health & safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

Is the NEBOSH Certificate a recognised qualification?

A NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health – in meeting academic requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (llRSM) for associate membership.

What does the course cover?

It covers the main legal requirements for safety in the UK, a range of workplace hazards, and methods of control.

The Certificate syllabus is based on the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) standards. These are reviewed regularly to keep up with developments in the workplace and legislation.

How is the course assessed?

Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A certificate award parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment

Unit 1 - Management of Health & Safety

- Foundations in Health & Safety
- Health & Safety Policy
- Organising for Health & Safety
- Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
- Risk Assessment
- Principles of Control
- Monitoring, Review and Audit
- Incident and Accident Investigation , Recording and Reporting.

Unit 2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards

- Movement of People and Vehicles
- Manual and Mechanical Handling
- Work Equipment
- Electricity
- Fire
- Chemical and Biological Hazards
- Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
- Construction Activities

Course duration: 10 days +1 exam day.

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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