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NEBOSH General Certificate

The NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised qualification that is held by more than 100,000 people in the UK and worldwide. It is designed to help non-specialists carry out their organisational duties or functions more effectively with respect to workplace health and safety. The course syllabus is based on the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) standards. The NEBOSH Certificate is at level 3 in the National Qualifications Framework and is accredited by QCA, CEA and Dells.

Content

Foundations in Health and Safety
Monitoring, Review and Audit
Health and Safety Policy
Electrical Hazards and Control
Organising for Health and Safety
Fire Hazards and Control
Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
Chemical and Biological Hazards and Control
Risk Assessment
Construction Activities - Hazards and Control, Principles of Control
Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting
Manual and Mechanical Handling Hazards and Control
Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
Movement of People and Vehicles

Progression

On successful completion candidates may progress to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but applicants should be involved with safety practice or be intending to seek employment within the health and safety environment.

Target audience

This course is for managers, supervisors and non-safety specialists with health and safety responsibilities who require knowledge and a recognised qualification in occupational safety and health

Benefits to the individual

Individuals will benefit from an increased awareness and understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace. The course will also open up a range of career opportunities relating to health and safety roles.

Benefits to the organisation

Many larger organisations choose the NEBOSH Certificate as a key part of their supervisory or management development programme. By ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management they build an effective safety culture in the company. Smaller organisations, operating in lower risk environments, often choose the NEBOSH Certificate as the appropriate qualification for managers taking the lead on health and safety issues. The course format is flexible and allows employers to fit training around the needs of the business.

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