NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
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Description
Why choose Health and Safety?
Legislation concerning health and safety is becoming increasingly important as industry recognises the tremendous impact of these issues and their importance in the workplace.
The courses examine ways to manage risk effectively and offer a broad understanding of health and safety issues. Areas covered include law, communication, science, and management as they relate to health and safety. The courses will also develop your personal skills in relation to the work environment such as effective communication, information technology skills, problem solving, management skills, project management and organisational skills.
Special features
- The NEBOSH courses are…
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Why choose Health and Safety?
Legislation concerning health and safety is becoming increasingly important as industry recognises the tremendous impact of these issues and their importance in the workplace.
The courses examine ways to manage risk effectively and offer a broad understanding of health and safety issues. Areas covered include law, communication, science, and management as they relate to health and safety. The courses will also develop your personal skills in relation to the work environment such as effective communication, information technology skills, problem solving, management skills, project management and organisational skills.
Special features
- The NEBOSH courses are accredited by the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety as meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership.
Career opportunities
There are a wide variety of career opportunities open to health and safety professionals in all areas of industry and occupational health. Our portfolio of courses allows you to progress from the NEBOSH certificates and foundation degree through to honours degree if you wish.
The courses are ideal for people who are working in this area and wish to advance their knowledge or people just starting to embark on a career in health and safety. The part-time options are ideal if you wish to study whilst working.
Course content
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
The National General Certificate covers the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK, identification and control of workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge. The content of the course is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety owned by ENTO.
The qualification is divided into three units, each of which is assessed separately:
- Management of Health and Safety (NGC1)
- Controlling Workplace Hazards (NGC2)
- Health and Safety Practical Application (NGC3)
Assessment
There are a range of assessment methods used including written assignments, professional portfolios, written and practical examinations. The assessment for the NEBOSH courses are written and practical examinations.
Entry requirements
No previous health and safety knowledge is required.
Length
Part time: 17 weeks. NEBOSH courses require attendance at the University for one day a week.
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