NEBOSH National General Certificate
DURATION: 9 days plus online revision and an online exam
The National General Certificate involves a minimum of 68 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the UK’s most popular and widely respected health and safety qualifications. More than 200,000 people have passed the General Certificate, and it is considered the industry standard. The syllabus is informed by the practices of industry leading health and safety professionals, and as such it provides detailed insights into best practices for health and safety across all industries and sectors.
The course provides a valuable overview of the core aspects of occupational health and safety, equipping you with the skills to manage and assess workplace risk effectively.
The National Educational Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) is an independent examination board delivering vocational qualifications in health, safety and environmental practice and management. 87% of UK employers ask for a NEBOSH qualification when they are recruiting for health and safety roles, making the NEBOSH General Certificate is invaluable for health and safety professionals.
Unit NG1: Management of Health and Safety
Element 1 Why we should manage workplace health and safety
Element 2 How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Unit NG2: Risk Assessment
Element 5 Physical and psychological health
Element 6 Musculoskeletal health
Element 7 Chemical and biological agents
Element 8 General workplace issues
Element 9 Work equipment
Element 10 Fire
Element 11 Electricity
Aims and Objectives
• Effectively manage health and safety
• Identify and control common workplace hazards
• Measure if you’ve been successful
• Understand the UK’s legal requirements
• 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 FEE: £1,495 per person
