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NEBOSH General Certificate

Duration: 10 Days Classroom + Practical + Exam

The NEBOSH National General Certificate training course provides a sound introduction to the basics of occupational health and safety. It looks at the management of health and safety and a wide variety of workplace hazards. The NEBOSH General Certificate is taken by delegates from a vast range of backgrounds who are already in, or looking for, a career in the health and safety sector.

Anyone can enrol on the NEBOSH Certificate programme as no previous health and safety knowledge is required. Delegates will be required to write short reports as part of the training and exam.

Successful delegates will be awarded the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on completion of the course. The NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.

The NEBOSH general certificate is a must for all those employees who are likely to deal with health and safety issues on a regular basis. There are a number of NEBOSH qualifications available, but the NEBOSH general certificate draws upon the most important elements of each and provides delegates with the skills and knowledge they need to progress into a career within the health and safety sector.

The NEBOSH general certificate doesn’t just deal with the implementation of best practice and importance of adhering to good standards – you’ll learn how to develop a safety-conscious culture within your work environment and understand the benefits of the work you’re carrying out. Hazard perception is a huge part of your role as a manager. This training course is considered an essential, comprehensive introduction to the health and safety industry and is available to any individual who would like to move into this particular field of work; unlike many of our other available courses, there are no pre-requisites to the NEBOSH general certificate.

As a course designed to cover a huge range of topics and possible eventualities, the successful completion of the NEBOSH general certificate relies heavily on several assessments that are carried out at the end of the 10-day period. You’ll be expected to participate in classroom activities, practical assessments and two written papers. Once you’ve acquired your certificate, you will be considered an industry professional that is eligible for Technician Membership of IOSH, amongst others.

Worried about the cost of such a course to your business? Don’t worry - our large team of health and safety training professionals can visit your own workplace, saving you money on travel and accommodation. Our NEBOSH general certificate courses are also designed to boost the motivation of your employees and build confidence in your business – working together as a team will form great bonds between your staff members and inspire self-assurance across the board, leading to a healthy, happy workplace and higher levels of productivity.

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the NEBOSH General Certificate course candidates will be able to: -

Understand the legal framework, moral & economic requirements & implications for good standards in health & safety within an organisation.
Develop, promote & communicate an effective health & safety culture in an organisation.
Identify the key features of a health & safety policy, the preparations & performance review of a health & safety audit.
Understand the importance of proactive & reactive health & safety monitoring measures.
Identify hazards in the workplace & carry out risk assessments, record findings & review procedures.
Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks & applying safe systems of work.
Identify fire hazards & consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks & develop fire procedures.
Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work & the environment & recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
Explain the processes & procedures for investigating & reporting accidents at work.

Course Agenda

This NEBOSH Certificate qualification will cover the following topics: -

Unit 1 – Management of Health & Safety
Element 1 – Foundations in Health & Safety
Element 2 – Health & Safety Policy
Element 3 – Organising for Health & Safety
Element 4 – Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
Element 5 – Risk Assessment
Element 6 – Principles of Control
Element 7 – Monitoring, Review and Audit
Element 8 – Incident and Accident Investigation, Recording and Reporting

Unit 2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards
Element 1 – Movement of People and Vehicles
Element 2 – Manual and Mechanical Handling
Element 3 – Work Equipment
Element 4 – Electricity
Element 5 – Fire
Element 6 – Chemical and Biological Hazards
Element 7 – Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
Element 8 – Construction Activities

Assessment

The NEBOSH General Certificate assessment is by an end-of-course examination comprising two written papers - NGC1 (The management of safety and health) and NGC2 (Controlling workplace hazards) - and a practical assessment (NGC3) which consists of carrying out a health and safety inspection of a workplace and preparing a management report. Delegates are responsible for submitting their assessments within the required timescales. If assessments are not submitted by this time the candidate will fail the course.

Successful delegates will be awarded the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on completion of the course. The NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.