NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NGC1,NGC2 & NGC3)

Course Overview:

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health is suitable for managers, supervisors and employees in all industry sectors with responsibility and or a keen interest in health and safety in the workplace. It is also suitable for safety, health and environmental practitioners who wish to formalize their experience and progress their career with a professional qualification.

“Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.” NEBOSH

The NEBOSH National General Certificate meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Entry Requirements:

We would require a pre-course interview to discuss the course and to establish that this level is suitable for the candidate.

No previous health and safety knowledge is required, but candidates should note that the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report and sit written examinations.

Course Delivery:

Unit 1 NGC1 Management of Health and Safety

Health and Safety foundations
Policy
Organising for Health and Safety
Risk assessment
Principles of control
Promoting a positive Health and Safety culture
Incident investigation, recording and reporting
Monitoring review and audit

Unit 2 NGC2 Workplace Hazards and Control

Work equipment
Movement of people and vehicles
Chemical and biological
Manual and mechanical handling
Physical and psychological health hazards
Fire
Electrical hazards
Construction

Unit 3 NGC3 Practical Application and Report

Workplace practical application and report [to be handed in within two weeks of NGC2 exam]

External examination

Two hour written external exam for both units NGC1 and NGC2

We understand the importance of flexibility in our approach to training and so deliver NEBOSH courses in a number of ways:

Evenings – one evening per week for the duration of the course plus additional sessions for revision
Block release – intensive course where candidates attend one week taught study with a week break for self study prior to another week taught study plus additional days for revision
Block release, no breaks. Very intensive course where candidates attend consecutive days taught study for the duration of the course. Followed by revision days
Day release – one day per week taught study, for the duration of the course plus additional revision days.

The NEBOSH certificate qualifications are delivered in modular units where applicable.

A unit certificate is issued by NEBOSH denoting successful achievement of each unit. An overall Certificate award parchment is issued by NEBOSH on completion of all course units

Additional Information:

As an established course provider, we have a team of experienced tutors, excellent teaching facilities at Sketty Hall and a high standard of teaching materials and resources.

The tutors have a diverse range of experience from many backgrounds including: Consultancy Services, NHS, Manufacturing and engineering, Chemistry, Education, Nuclear, and Construction

NEBOSH General COURSE DATES - Block Release

NEBOSH General COURSE DATES - Day Release

Contact:

01792 284400

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