Open Programme Course Calendar

Overview

Duration: 14 Days / Exams: 1 Day

NGC1 - 5 Days / NGC2 - 5 Days / NGC3 - 1 Day / NEBOSH Revision Workshops - 2 Days

The NEBOSH General Certificate covers the main legal requirements for safety in the UK, a range of workplace hazards, and methods of control. The NEBOSH National General Certificate also includes a practical workplace assessment, to help delegates apply their learning at work and to add value to their employer.

A safer workplace - Health and safety is important. It protects people from injury and loss of life. People with the NEBOSH National General Certificate know how to help their employer avoid prosecution, litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation.

Assurance - An employer whose staff are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to health and safety. The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can help employers meet recognised standards, codes of practice and even help with win new business.

Return of Investment - An employee with a NEBOSH National General Certificate has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern workplace.

Who is the Course For?

Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them 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, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

The NEBOSH Certificate is a widely respected qualification which meets the requirements for Technician membership of IOSH and Associate Membership of IIRSM.

Delivery & Assessment Method

We use a variety of delivery and assessment methods namely:

• Workshops & Tutorials
• Activites (Individual & Group)
• Role Play (Individual & Group)
• Group Discussions
• Reflective Learning Exercises
• Assignments*

Candidate Requirements

Candidates are required to:

• Attend all workshops & tutorial days*
• Complete any independent work required between workshops
• Complete Reflective Reviews or Exercises*
• Complete and submit Assignments*
• Complete or Attend Assessments*

*Only applies to certain qualifications.

What Will They/You Learn?

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the legal framework, morale and economic requirements as well as implications for good standards in health & safety within an organisation.
• Develop, promote and communicate an effective health & safety culture in an organisation.
• Identify the key features of a health & safety policy, the preparations and performance review of a health & safety audit.
• Understand the importance of proactive as well as reactive health & safety monitoring measures.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and carry out risk assessments, record findings & review procedures.
• Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks and applying safe systems of work.
• Identify fire hazards and consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks and develop fire procedurs.
• Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work and the environment then recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
• Explain the processes and procedures for investigating and reporting accidents at work.

What will the Course Cover?

The NEBOSH National General Certificate course is split into three units of study, each of which is assessed separately:

Unit NGC1: Management of Health and Safety

• Foundations in Health and Safety
• Health and Safety Management Systems - Policy, Organising, Planning, Measuring, Audit and Review

Unit NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards

• Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
• Transport Hazards and Risk Control
• Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
• Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Safety
• Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
• Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control

Unit NGC3: Workplace-Based Practical Assessment

Revision Workshops

Our revision Workshops are led by our trainers and are designed to make sure you understand key questionsand topics that feature regularly in the exams and, most importantly, how to tackle the exam questions.

Our revision workshops allow you to:

• Review topics from across the course.
• Discuss revision and exam techniques with the trainer.
• Resolve any queries you may have.
• Group study to help share study tips and ideas.
• Work through past exam papers and receive tutor feedback.
• Learn how to avoid common mistakes in the exam

*You must complete all three units within 5 years to achieve the full NEBOSH General Certificate
qualification.

Pre-Course Preparation and Assessment

Units NGC1 and NGC2 of the NEBOSH Certificate are each assessed by one two-hour written exam. Unit NGC3 is assessed by a two-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace. A unit certificate is issued denoting achievement of each unit. A certificate parchment is issued on successful completion of the two units and the practical assessment.

NEBOSH open exams take place in March, June, September and December at our facilities in Fairwood House. We can also arrange exams (with 2 months' notice) for organisations/groups outside these dates.

All of our course contain plenty of exam practice to ensure you are fully prepared for our exam. We have exam success guides and revision notes that we will provide.

Meeting Organisational Needs

If you have a group that needs training why not let TSW Training come to you? Our trainers travel the UK delivering courses to suit of our clients' needs. You just provide the venue we do the rest.

For further information please call 01656 644300 to speak to our Business Development team or Contact Us via email at info@tsw.co.uk