NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - Attended

Holders of the Certificate are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH and Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). The course is split into 2 units of study, each of which is assessed separately:

• Unit NG1 - Management of Health and Safety covering: 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 - Risk Assessments covering: Physical and psychological health; Musculoskeletal health; Chemical and biological agents, General workplace issues; Work equipment, Fire and Electricity.
• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure if you have been successful
• Understanding of the UK's key legal requirements
• 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.

The Couse is aimed at Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. Undertaking the certificate helps them to manage risks effectively

How long is this course?

11 days Attended Over 5/6 weeks

When does this course start?

Dates will be Confirmed February/March 2024

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Attended

Fee information

What qualification will I achieve?

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

How is my course assessed?

The course is split into 2 units, exam dates are set by NEBOSH and take place throughout the year.

NG1, an open book examination to assess what you know, this is scenario based and will include a closing interview where you will be asked questions about your submission.

NG2, a practical risk assessment to assess what you can do, submitting a completed risk assessment and develop an action plan for your workplace.