NEBOSH - General Certificate
In brief...
The NEBOSH (National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health) is an examined basic qualification for people who are responsible for health and safety at work.
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
Who is it for?
Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH National General Certificates is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It's also perfect for those embarking on a health and safey career and gives you a stepping stone to success.
What courses can I do after this?
On successful completion of this course you are able to progress onto the NEBOSH Diploma qualification.
To do this course you should have...
This course is for newly appointed safety advisors without previous experience, managers and supervisors with part time responsibility for health and safety.
| Course Code | Start Date | Costs 16-18 | Costs 19-23 (with concessions) | Costs 19+ (no concessions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TANXPZ5122 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
* Please note fees are subject to change.
Costs
£1500.00
There are start dates throughout the year. Please contact us for more information.
Associated Costs
Resit exam fees are applicable, please contact the NEBOSH administrator on willcockss@bpc.ac.uk for further information.
Course Content
Unit NG1: Management of health and safety
Elements
- Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Managing risk - understanding people and processes
Unit NG2: Risk assessment
Elements
- Physical and psycological health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Chemical and biological agents
- General workplace issues
- Work equipment
- Fire
- Electricity
*Please note that this course requires commitment of your time as extra work outside of the classroom is required.*
This modern qualification combines activities, learning and interactive materials to provide you with an interesting and engaging experience. It focuses on key skills that means you can instantly apply the knowledge you gain and add value to your organisation. Assessment is a two-step process.
- A question paper to assess what you know, this will be done at home via the Nebosh website.
- A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do.
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