NEBOSH Level 3 National General Certificate Occupational Health & Safety

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The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Healthy (NEBOSH) awarding body is aimed at professionals and managers who have a specific responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised and respected by employers in all sectors of the economy.

The aim of the NEBOSH National General Certificate programme is to provide delegates with a general understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and its implications for their organisation. This programme is suitable for Managers, Supervisors, Employee Representatives and others wishing to gain underpinning knowledge in occupational safety and health. The programme is suitable for non-specialists in occupational health and safety.

Programme Content

The key topics covered by the qualification are:

NG1

Why we should manage workplace health and safety
How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Managing risk – understanding people and processes
Health and safety monitoring and measuring

NG2

Physical and psychological health
Musculoskeletal health
Chemical and biological agents
General workplace issues
Work equipment
Fire
Electricity

Delegates will be expected to complete course assignments and conduct private study whilst on the programme.

Assessment

Paper NG1 Management of Health and Safety

Assessment is by an open book written examination comprising of one paper which is completed out online

NG2 Health and Safety is a practical application comprising of a risk assessment project carried out in the workplace

Delegates will also have a closing interview approx. 2 weeks after the course, dates/times to be arranged individually. The interview questions are designed to check you have the underpinning knowledge and understanding behind your answers in the examinations.

Certification

NEBOSH will award certification upon successful completion of the open book exam and practical assessment.

Cost

Individual price: £1,100 per delegate which includes tuition, course textbook, examination and certification.

Next Course Start Dates

10th March 2021 - 9th June 2021

Duration

1 day per week for 13 weeks (Wednesday) plus the exam day.

Further Information and Booking

If you're interested in this course then please contact the York College Business Development Unit on: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: 01904 770368 Option 1

York College, Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB