NEBOSH Courses - Meet Essential Health and Safety Regulations
Founded in 1979, NEBOSH is the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health in the UK. Specifically, NEBOSH is an accrediting and examination board that publishes syllabus' and offers accredition to training centres in the area of occupational health and safety. By attending a NEBOSH accredited training centre, professionals can ensure that they are receiving training that meets government requirements and will be recognised by employers throughout the UK.
International NEBOSH courses are also available in a number of fields - which are recognised by relevant professional membership bodies worldwide.
NEBOSH coursres are available in a number of formats to suit organisational requirements, including in-house training, open courses and distance learning.
NEBOSH Qualification Levels
There are three main levels of NEBOSH qualifications offered through NEBOSH courses:
- Award Level Qualification
- Certificate Level Qualification
- Diploma Level Qualification
Award level qualifications from NEBOSH aim to provide a fundamental understanding of health and safety principles and precautions, as well as the practice needed in providing a comprehensive introduction to health and safety issues.
Certificate level qualifications attained from NEBOSH courses aim to provide participants with a solid foundation in health and safety. This level of qualification is specifically designed for managers, supervisors and staff who deal with health and safety issues on a daily basis. The certificate level qualification is widely taken as a first step towards a career in health and safety and meets the academic requirements of IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health in the UK.
Diploma level qualifications from NEBOSH are globally-recognised qualifications for professional health and safety advisors and practitioners. These qualifications provide an excellent foundation for further study.
Industry-Specific NEBOSH courses
NEBOSH courses are available to suit particular industries that require more specific health and safety or environmental training. These most commonly include courses in the construction and oil & gas sectors.
The NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety is the industry-specific qualification for professionals who ensure the health & safety framework in the oil & gas industry. By offering a comprehensive presentation of the potentially endangering factors (environmental management in context, hydrocarbon processes safety, logistical operations) this NEBOSH certificate provides the necessary accreditation for technical operations on multinational platforms.
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