NEBOSH General Certificate

Course

In Sheffield

£ 975 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    2 Months

Developing the ability to investigate accidents and make cost effective recommendations. Developing a practical understanding of safety legislation. Developing an appreciation of human and organisational problems and possible solutions.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
The Nunnary Lofts, Handsworth Parish Centre, S13 9BZ

Start date

On request

About this course

No formal entry requirements though a learners agreement must be completed prior to commencing the course.

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Course programme

Introduction

National Examination Board For Occupational Safety And Health

Health and Safety appointed representatives are faced with a constant battle against ever changing Health and Safety legislation and the impact on their respective organisations. In addition EC regulations stipulate that Health and Safety representatives must be "competent" to perform the role.

The NEBOSH certificate course upon completion is recognised as providing most of this competence. Along with providing delegates with the skills to interpret and implement current health and Safety requirements.

Course Content:

  • Provisions under the Health and Safety At Work etc. Act 1974
  • Safe systems of work
  • Guarding of Machinery
  • Role and powers of enforcing authorities
  • Fire Regulation
  • Legal responsibilities for Sub-Contracting
  • Electrical Regulations
  • Protective Equipment and Devices
  • Hazard spotting, safety audits and safe systems of work
  • Risk Assessments
  • Safety Representatives and Consultation Legislation
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences - Regulations
  • Fork Lift and Lift Truck safety, mobile plant and transport management
  • Accident Prevention Techniques
  • Noise Regulations
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
  • Supervisory and management responsibilities
  • Accident investigation techniques
  • Statute Law, Civil Law and Common Law
  • Safety policies
  • Overview of E.C. Regulations or Health and Safety (Six Pack)
  • CDM Regulations

Examinations:
The Nebosh General Certificate programme results in a nationally recognised Health and safety qualification. In order to achieve this award delegates are required to attend formal examinations at the conclusion of the programme. The exams comprises of three parts:

Part NGC 1 Managing Health and Safety
Part NGC 2 Controlling Workplace Hazards
Part NGC 3 The Practical Assessment

To pass the National Certificate candidates must average at least 50% on the written papers covering Part NGC1 and Part NGC2 (with not less than 45% on either paper), and at least 60% on the practical assessment Part NGC3.

Dates for 2010
Consecutive Tuesdays commencing 6th April 2010 and running every Tuesday up to June 8th 2010 with the National exams on Friday 11th June 2010

Consecutive Tuesdays commencing 6th July 2010 and running every Tuesday up to September 7th 2010 with the National exams on Friday 10th September 2010

Consecutive Tuesdays commencing 5th October 2010 and running every Tuesday up to December 7th 2010 with the National exams on Friday 10th December 2010

Additional information

Payment options: Fees Include: First class tuition Full course notes Health and Safety book All registration and certification fees Lunches Refreshments

NEBOSH General Certificate

£ 975 + VAT