NEBOSH - National General Certificate

Introduction
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is a qualification designed to help those with health and safety responsibilities (e.g. managers, supervisors and employee representatives) to discharge more effectively their organisational duties and functions.

Course Duration
12 days including the revision day, practical and written exams. This course is also available to distance learners with a view to course delivery over a period of time which suits the learner.

Who Should Attend?

This course has been specially designed for those people needing a broad base of knowledge and understanding on which a basic level of competence in occupational safety and health can be developed. Such people include managers, supervisors, employee representatives and others involved in employee safety. To date almost 74, 000 people have taken and been awarded this Certificate.

Course Objectives
Delegates will receive detailed training and will be given the opportunity to apply practical knowledge whilst gaining a clearer understanding of: Current safety legislation and industry best practice Roles and responsibilities Workplace hazards and controls Risk Management

Methodology
The course consists of two blocks of five study days separated by a week. A revision day is also provided prior to the examinations. The system of assessment consists of two written examination papers, each of two hours duration (Part A1 and Part A2) and a practical assessment of two hours duration. The course delivery is based on a learner centred approach and is therefore highly participative. Delegates are required to be totally committed and will also be required to undertake private study to prepare fully for the examinations. Distance learners will be assigned an individual tutor who will be available to offer guidance and support to delegates undertaking the course. Delegates will be provided with all course materials including study guidance and appropriate distance learning resources.

Course Programme
The National General Certificate syllabus comprises three parts:

Unit NGC1 - The Management of Safety and Health

Foundations in health and safety Policy Organising for health and safety Promoting a positive health and safety culture Risk assessment Principles of control Monitoring, review and audit Incident investigation, recording and reporting

Unit NGC2 - Controlling Workplace Hazards

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

Unit NGC3 - Health and Safety Practical Assessment Certification and Assessment
Delegates will be assessed through practical and written examinations set by The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Successful delegates will be awarded with the nationally recognised qualification.

Suggested Follow on and Complementary Courses

NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management, NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Safety and Health, NEBOSH Diploma.

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