NEBOSH NATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Qualification – NEBOSH / IOSH

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is recognised as the standard qualification in health and safety for the non-safety specialist.

Awarding Organisation – City & Guilds

The aim of this course is to give people at any level, in any sector, a grounding in the essentials of health and safety.  It focuses on why health and safety is important and how individuals can make a real difference to the wellbeing of themselves and others.  The course is also an ideal means of providing health and safety induction training for new employees in an organisation.

Who Should Attend?

Non-specialists in health and safety who require sound initial training leading to a recognised qualification through examination and assessment.

Course Objectives

Identify the common hazards likely to be found in the workplace and advise on appropriate control measures

Advise on appropriate action to minimise fire risks and assist in the development of procedures to deal with fires and control

Assist in the preparation, review and monitoring of safety policies and procedures including pro-active and reactive strategies, training audits and safety committees

Assist in the preparation, review and monitoring of safety policies and procedures including pro-active and reactive strategies, training audits and safety committees

Identify the main requirements of legislation and codes of practice

Undertake workplace inspections and recommend cost effective remedial action

Suggest appropriate changes to work systems and environments that will lead to improvements in health, safety and welfare

Describe the effects of human and organisational factors on health and safety

Specify the health and safety training needs of person[s] at work

Describe the health and safety information to be displayed in the workplace.

Identify sources of guidance and advice on health and safety

Course Content

Unit NGC1

Management of Health & Safety
1 – Foundations in Health & Safety
2 – Health & Safety Policy
3 – Organising for Health & Safety
4 – Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
5 – Risk Assessment
6 – Principles of Control
7 – Monitor Review and Audit
8 – Incident and Accident Investigation and Reporting

Unit NGC2

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

Assessment

Two written examinations and one practical assessment with a written report.