NEBOSH General Certificate
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 Objective
NEBOSH aims to improve delegate’s ability to identify hazards and recommend appropriate action by:
• 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.
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 Legislation
• 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
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements though a learners agreement must be completed prior to commencing the course.
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 NGC1 Managing Health and Safety
• Part NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards
• Part NGC3: The Practical Assessment
To pass the candidates must average at least 50% on the written papers covering Part NGC1 and NGC2 (with not less than 45% on either paper), and at least 60% on the practical assessment Part NGC3.
Qualification
The National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
Course Dates for 2011
Seminar Programme: Doncaster
Commencing Tuesday 4th January 2011 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday March 8th 2011 with the National exams on Friday 11th March 2011.
FEES: £1,075.00 + VAT
Seminar Programme: Doncaster
Commencing Tuesday 5th April 2011 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday June 7th 2011 with the National exams on Friday 10th June 2011.
FEES: £1,075.00 + VAT
Seminar Programme: Doncaster
Commencing Tuesday 5th July 2011 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday September 6th 2011 with the National exams on Friday 9th September 2011.
FEES: £1,075.00 + VAT
Seminar Programme: Doncaster
Commencing Tuesday 4th October 2011 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday December 6th 2011 with the National exams on Friday 9th December 2011.
FEES: £1,075.00 + VAT
All fees include, First class tuition, Full course notes, Health and Safety book, All registration and certification fees, Lunches, Refreshments. For further information please contact the training hotline on 01302 351975 or email info@spectrumrisk.co.uk
