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NEBOSH National General Certificate Course 5th October 2020

MOD Enhanced Learning credits can be used on this course


Could you or your business benefit from of our NEBOSH NATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE courses?


10 Day Course plus Exam only £1375 +VAT


MOD ELCAS Accredited Course Provider 8616 and Course Code DHS001



NEBOSH's National General Certificate qualification gives a good foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors and staff with health and safety among their day to day responsibilities.

This qualification is widely taken as the first step towards a career in health and safety and is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).


Classroom Dates:

NG1: 5th to the 9th October

NG2: 19th to the 23rd October

NC1 Open Book Exam: 28th October


Timings

Timings will be from 09:00 to @ 17:00 daily; a lunch break and a number of short refreshment breaks will be included throughout the day.

Have I Chosen the Right Course for Me? – Read on…

This qualification provides the underpinning knowledge required by people with fire safety responsibilities at work. It is particularly relevant for those who contribute to or review fire risk assessments within low to medium risk workplaces.

For many who already have responsibility for other compliance issues, such as health and safety or environmental management, gaining specialist knowledge of fire safety can further expand their capabilities and help bring success and advancement to their career. The same applies to others in general management positions in the workplace.

What Does the Qualification Cover?

​With an 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

The qualification is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately:

NG1 - Management of Health and Safety

NG2 - Controlling workplace hazards practical application


Course Syllabus

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Unit NG1 (theory): Management of Health and Safety

· 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

· Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Unit NG2 (theory): Controlling Workplace Hazards

· Physical and psychological health

· Musculoskeletal health

· Chemical and biological agents

· General workplace issues

· Work equipment

· Fire

· Electricity

Unit NG2 Practical Application

Unit NG2 is a risk assessment based practical application which is conducted in your own workplace (or another suitable workplace) and should take approximately 3-hours to complete.

Assessments


​This course is assessed by an open book exam (NG1) and a workplace risk assessment practical assignment with a report (NG2).

The exam will be conducted at home and the practical in your own workplace, the practical must be submitted within 10 days of the last day of the NG2 element.

NEBOSH Certificate courses are Level 3 qualifications which is equivalent to an A-Level. As such you will experience an intensive learning experience, so to assist, you should make sure that your diary is as clear as possible. You are advised to negotiate some ‘breathing space’ with your employer and family etc. in which to undertake your revision and to complete the assessments.

Certification


Those who successfully complete the course and pass the assessments are awarded the official NEBOSH National Certificate in in Occupational Health and Safety. Certificates are forwarded to the candidate by us approximately 16 weeks after completion of the course although results are usually issued within 12 weeks.

Useful Documents

The syllabus guide and many other useful documents, including previous examiners reports can be accessed at this link: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/#Certificates

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Learner Support

At the point of enquiry, it is our policy to offer sufficient pre-course guidance with accurate and up to date literature and to have a short meeting/phone/online call with you to help ensure that you’re choosing the most appropriate qualification for your needs. If you have received this booklet but not yet had a chance to chat about your qualification, please call the Learning Advisor on the number below.


Prior to the start of the course, the Learning Advisor will provide as much information and support as is required, during the course you should speak with the trainer in the first instance, who will seek further advice and clarification from the Learning Advisor if required. Contact can be made with the Learning Advisor at any time. All queries will be answered in a transparent and efficient manner, the contact details for your Learning Advisor are as follows:

Mr Stuart Gilkinson

Tel: 07841 023522

In addition, advice can also be sought directly from the NEBOSH website which contains access to a number of support materials: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/home/

Our Commitment

You can expect the highest standards of quality training from suitably qualified trainers, regardless of which training venue or course you have chosen.

You will be treated with respect, courtesy and dignity and due consideration given to your sex/sexual orientation, religious, cultural and philosophical beliefs.

Due consideration will be considered for persons with physical or learning impairments and reasonable adjustments made wherever possible. Please inform us if you have any such impairment at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the course and please note that this must be backed up with written evidence from a recognised body/professional and be no older than 5-years prior to the exam.

Unfortunately, as the classroom is located on the first floor and with no lift facility, delegates with certain physical impairments may find it access challenging.

Examination Postponement

We reserve the right to not enter any candidate for a NEBOSH exam due to poor attendance

If you are unable to attend a session, it is your responsibility to read the relevant chapters in the textbook.

We reserve the right to not enter any candidate for a NEBOSH exam due to poor mock exam results, this may be open for discussion with individual candidates depending on their abilities and commitment and a new proposed date for sitting the exam can be agreed upon.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

For further information please see the latest version of the IELTS Handbook or consult the IELTS website: http://www.ielts.org/institutions/test_format_and_results.aspx

In addition, advice can also be sought directly from the NEBOSH website which contains access to a number of support materials: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/home/


A chart mapping IELTS scores to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) can be found on the British Council and IELTS websites at: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/find-out-about-results/understand-your-ielts-scores/common-european-framework-equivalencies

Learners wishing to assess their own language expertise may consult the IELTS website for information on taking the test: http://www.ielts.org/faqs.aspx


Location

Dorset Health and Safety

The Portway Centre,

1 Old Sarum Park,
Old Sarum,
Salisbury,
SP4 6EB


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