NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Who Should Attend?

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is aimed at those with health and safety responsibilities (eg. managers, supervisors and employee representatives) to enable them to discharge more effectively their organisational duties and functions. The NEBOSH certificate is one of the most recognised qualifications in the health and safety profession.

Course Overview - (updated to the new syllabus effective 2011)

The course provides a solid foundation in health and safety, covering 13 modules comprising

Unit 1 – Management of Health & Safety

• Element 1 – Foundations in Health & Safety
• Element 2 – Health & Safety Management Systems 1 - Policy
• Element 3 – Health & Safety Management Systems 2 - Organising
• Element 4 – Health & Safety Management Systems 3 - Planning & Implementing
• Element 5 – Health & Safety Management Systems 4 - Measuring, Reviewing & Auditing

Unit 2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards

• Element 1 – Movement of People & Vehicles
• Element 2 – Manual and Mechanical Handling
• Element 3 – Work Equipment
• Element 4 – Electricity
• Element 5 – Fire
• Element 6 – Chemical and Biological Hazards
• Element 7 – Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
• Element 8 – Construction Activities

Certification

There are examinations comprising two written theory papers (Papers NGC1 and NGC2) each lasting 2 hours to be completed on the examination day, and a practical assessment (NGC3). The practical assessment involves undertaking a safety inspection of a workplace and preparing a management report.

Duration

11 days inclusive of examination day

Costs

Fee: £1250 + VAT per delegate (for attendance to SMC open courses)
Includes:

• Refreshments
• Lunch
• Registration
• Examination Entry Fees
• Comprehensive Course Notes
• Certificate (on successful completion)

This course can also be run in-house for up to 15 people per course
Fee: Please call for a quote