Course description
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
The NEBOSH National General Certificate course is one of the UK’s most popular health and safety qualifications. Offering a valuable overview of the core aspects of occupational health and safety, the course provides an excellent platform for individuals who are looking to build upon their knowledge and skills and take their career forward.
BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING THE NEBOSH GENERAL CERTIFICATE
- Valued by employers – both in the UK and Internationally.
- Boost your career prospects – most requested qualification by employers.
- Entitled to Technician Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH).
- Entitled to Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM).
The course can be taken in a 12 day block; by week units; or as a day release. NEBOSH sets and marks two written exam papers, NGC1 and GC2, each of which are two hours long; as well as a practical unit, GC3, which has to be done at the delegate’s workplace.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course is ideal for people who need a comprehensive knowledge of health and safety and is suitable for managers, supervisors and staff with some level of responsibility, the certificate will equip you with all you need to know about how to manage workplace risks effectively across all industries. Specific audience includes:
- Health and Safety Managers /Officers
- Training Managers
- Operation Officers Facility Managers
- Warehouse Managers
- and many more!
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Those who pass gain a qualification which is comparable with an NQF Level 3 or SCQF Level 6. This qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (Tech IOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
Training Course Content
This course comprises of 3 modules or Units
- NGC1 - Management of Health & Safety
- GC2 - Controlling Workplace Hazards
- GC3 - Health & Safety Practical Application
Why choose Safety Nation
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