NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
This course, held over a period of two weeks, is suitable for managers, supervisors, employees and representatives who require a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The NEBOSH National General Certificate is based on UK law. It is made up of two units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH National General Certificate Qualification The cost of this course is inclusive of NEBOSH examination fee's, NEBOSH Course Materials , Refreshments and lunch
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14 SeptemberTwo One Week Blocks
Sessions
Week One: NG1
Mon 14 Sep 08:30 - Fri 18 Sep 17:00SPH SwindonWeek Two: NG2
Mon 28 Sep 08:30 - Fri 02 Oct 17:00SPH SwindonOBE Examination
Wed 07 Oct 11:00 - Thu 08 Oct 11:00OnsiteSPH Swindon- £1,599.00 excl. VAT
Description
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH National General Certificate covers:
- How to effectively manage health and safety
- How to identify and control common workplace hazards
- How to measure if you’ve been successful
- The UK’s key legal requirements
Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:
- Confidently carry out risk assessments
- Develop and implement a detailed action plan
- Manage and minimise workplace risks
- Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture
Course Content
Elements
1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk – understanding people and processes
4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring
5. Physical and psychological health
6. Musculoskeletal health
7. Chemical and biological agents
8. General workplace issues
9. Work equipment
10. Fire
11. Electricity
Open book examination (OBE) Unit NG1: Management of health and safety Elements 1.1, 1.2 and 3.4 are also assessed by the practical assessment (Unit NG2)
Assessment
The two-step assessment process, which checks what you know and can do, consists of: - An open book examination - A practical risk assessment Both assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.
Prerequisites
The standard of English required by learners studying for the NG must be such that they can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
