Our course is split into three units:
Unit NGC1: Management of Health and Safety
- Foundations in Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Management Systems - Plan
- Health and Safety Management Systems - Do
- Health and Safety Management Systems - Check
- Health and Safety Management Systems - Act
Unit GC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards
- Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
- Transport Hazards and Risk Control
- Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
- Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
- Electrical Safety
- Fire Safety
- Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
- Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
Unit GC3: Practical Assessment
Health and safety practical assessment.
Successfully complete this course and you will achieve the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety qualification.
To help you succeed with your training, you will receive:
- A course booklet
- A directed learning pack
- Tutor marked assignments with constructive feedback
- Support from experienced tutors
- Access to our dedicated Student Support team
- CV writing advice to help progress your career
- Eligibility for an NUS Extra card
Throughout your training, you will be able to ask questions, receive feedback and further develop your knowledge by contacting our experienced tutors by phone, email or Skype.
No health and safety knowledge is needed however NEBOSH recommends you have a minimum standard of English at Key Skills Level 2, GCSE or equivalent.
Many students are able to complete this course in approx. 6 months1 .
1 Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation. NEBOSH ask that you complete the units for this course within 5 years.
Your first course materials will be sent when you enrol so you can start straight away. You then have the freedom to progress when and where you wish, with support available from experienced tutors.
When ready, you can book your examination at a regional centre.
To successfully complete the course you will need to pass two written examinations and a practical assessment.
Examinations are held at venues throughout the UK, at selected times*.
For the practical assessment, you will need to conduct a risk assessment and submit a report.
* Click for NEBOSH exam and invigilation fees
Successfully complete this course and:
- You will be qualified to:
- Perform risk assessments
- Advise organisations on health and safety issues
- Ensure requirements are met
- You could use your health and safety skills as part of your current job.
- You could join an organisation in a health and safety role.
- You can apply to become an Associate Member of IOSH, using the letters ‘AIOSH’ after your name.
- You can apply to become an Associate Member of IIRSM, using the letters ‘AIIRSM’ after your name.
The law says that every organisation must provide safe systems of working for their staff. To achieve this, many employ their own health and safety advisor.
Successfully complete this course and you could work in health and safety as part of your current role. Alternatively, you could become an advisor for an organisation.
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