Part Time National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
Part-Time

Course Content:
Subjects include: Hazard Identification, Policies and Procedures, Safety Training, Communication, Information Systems, Safety Reps and Committees, Accident Investigation, Maintaining Records, Safety Law, Controlling Contractors, Safety Surveys, Safe Working Practices, Fire Prevention.

Entry Requirements:
No formal entry qualifications, but it should be noted that the examination includes a requirement to write a short report.

Study Mode:
Part-Time

Progression To:
NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Career Paths:
Health and Safety Work in Industry

Day Release and Evening
Start date:
August or January

Duration:
14 weeks Day Release or 16 weeks by Evening Delivery

Day:
Day Release: Friday (1 day per week)
Evening: Tuesday and Wednesday (2 evenings per week)

Time:
Day: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Evening: 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Cost:
£720

Distance Learning
Aim:
To provide a basic qualification in occupational safety and health.

Length of Study:
200 hours home study or 1 year. Exams are June and December.

Entry Requirements:
None, but it would be beneficial if the students had some experience of report writing.

Contents:
Part A1 - Health and Safety Foundations; Policy; Organising for Health and Safety; Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture: Risk Assessment; Principles of Control.

Part A2 - 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; Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting; Monitoring, Review and Audit.

Study Method:
Home-based self-study with tutor support for help and advice.

Assessment:
Written assignments by arrangement, practical examination and an external exam.

Cost:
£490 - Fee waiver not applicable for this course.