NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
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In Barrow-In-Furness
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Barrow-in-furness
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Duration
12 Days
NEBOSH NGC also meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). Suitable for: The National General Certificate is aimed at anyone working in, or wishing to further their career in, Health and Safety. It is ideal for Managers, Safety Advisors, Safety Representatives and anyone interested in making their workplace a safer environment. The certificate helps delegates to manage risks effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview of Health & Safety in the Workplace, and is a sound basis for further professional study.
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- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
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About this course
It is strongly recommended that delegates starting the National General Certificate hold a formal qualification in Health and Safety such as the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or the CIEH Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace. In addition candidates should have good standards of written and oral communication in order to complete the assessment(s), along with the ability to analyse information, to seek advice and to work as part of a team.
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Course programme
The syllabus is divided into two taught units (NGC1 & NGC2) and a practical unit (NGC3): NGC1 Management of Health & Safety: • Health and Safety Foundations • Health & Safety Policy • Organising for Health and Safety • Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture • Risk Assessment – Aims and objectives of risk assessments • Principles of Control • Monitoring review and audit • Incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting NGC2 Controlling Workplace Hazards: • Movement of People and Vehicles – Hazards and Control • Manual and Mechanical Handling Hazards and Control • Work Equipment Hazards and Control • Electrical - Hazards and Control • Fire - Hazards and Control • Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control • Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control • Construction Activities Hazards and Control NGC3 Health & Safety Practical Application This unit assesses the candidates’ ability to carry out an independent safety inspection of a workplace and then prepare a report to management to demonstrate their findings.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety