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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (block - 10 days)

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health is a nationally recognised qualification covering the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK , a range of workplace hazards and methods of control

Course Overview

Key Topics

NGC1: Management of Health and Safety

  • Foundations in health & safety
  • Policy
  • Organising for health & safety
  • Promoting a positive health & safety culture
  • Risk assessment
  • Principles of control
  • Monitoring review and audit
  • Incident and accident investigation and reporting

NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards

  • Movement of people and vehicles
  • Manual and mechanical handling
  • Work equipment
  • Electrical safety
  • Fire safety
  • Chemical and biological health hazards
  • Physical and psychological health hazards
  • Construction activities

NGC3: Practical Assessment

To satisfy the requirements for the award, delegates must pass the two written papers for NGC Unit 1 and NGC Unit 2 plus the practical assessment NGC Unit 3. The practical assessment is normally carried out at the delegate’s place of work on completion of the course.

Course Assessment

There is a requirement for the candidate to carry out a practical assessment in the workplace (NGC3) and 2 x 2 hour exams (NGC1 and NGC2) on completion of the course.

Course Structure

The NEBOSH National General Certificate consists of three units, each separately assessed. Delegates may choose to take the units either all at the same time or separately. On successful completion of each unit, a unit certificate will be issued. However, to achieve the NEBOSH National General Certificate award, delegates will need to pass each of the units within a five-year period.

The three units are as follows:

  • Unit NGC1 – Management of health and safety*
  • Unit NGC2 – Controlling workplace hazards
  • Unit NGC3 – Practical assessment

* Unit NGC1 can be used as a pre-entry for the NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate & NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

Benefits of Attending

Successful completion of the NEBOSH National General Certificate will enable candidates with at least five years’ experience to apply for Tech IOSH.

Who Should Attend?

Non-specialists in health & safety who require sound initial training leading to a basic recognised qualification through examination and assessment. These would include managers and supervisors, safety representatives and representatives of employee safety.

Non-Member Price

£1,940 plus VAT

NGC1-only fee
£1100 plus VAT

Member Price

EEF members’ discounts available

Duration

Block: 10 days

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Course types
training course
Aimed At
Health & Safety Personnel
Managers - Middle
Team Leaders - All
Course Subjects
Health+%26+Safety training
Venues and Dates
05/01/2009 to 16/01/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

16/02/2009 to 27/02/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

23/03/2009 to 03/04/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

11/05/2009 to 22/05/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

22/06/2009 to 03/07/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

03/08/2009 to 14/08/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

07/09/2009 to 18/09/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

12/10/2009 to 23/10/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

23/11/2009 to 04/12/2009
Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

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EEF, the manufacturers' organisation - Broadway House - Tothill Street - London SW1H 9NQ
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EEF Limited is the organisation for manufacturing, engineering and technology-based businesses. It is an employers association regulated under Part II of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and a company limited by guarantee. EEF Limited is registered in England and Wales, registered no 05950172, and its registered office is Broadway House, Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9NQ

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