What kind of people take the NEBOSH Certificate?

Managers, supervisors and staff with health & safety responsibilities from organisations in a wide range of sectors who need a grounding in health & safety issues.

The Certificate helps people to manage risks effectively. As a widely recognised qualification in health & safety, the NEBOSH Certificate provides the first step for a career in health & safety. It is a sound basis for further professional study such as the NEBOSH Diploma & MSc in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management.

What are the benefits for the organisation of the NEBOSH General Certificate?

Larger organisations choose the NEBOSH Certificate as a fundamental part of their supervisors' or management development programme.

Smaller organisations, operating in lower risk environments, choose the NEBOSH Certificate as the best qualification for the individual who is responsible for health & safety.

Organisations who invest in their staff help develop a bank of health & safety knowledge.

Staff that have completed the NEBOSH Certificate have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management which will enable them to build an effective safety culture in the company.

CHSS offer the NEBOSH Certificate in-house, which allows for appendices to be added and delivery tailored reflecting the organisation's policy, systems of work or hazards etc to be included.

Is the NEBOSH Certificate a recognised qualification?

The NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It needs to be accompanied by 5 years health & safety experience

It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.
The NEBOSH Certificate is fast becoming a global qualification and is recognised in many countries as they key health & safety qualification.
The NEBOSH Certificate is at level 3 in the National Qualification Framework, and is accredited by QCA, CEA and DELLS

What does the course cover?

It covers the main legal requirements for safety in the UK, and methods of control of workplace hazards.

The Certificate syllabus is based on the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) standards. These are reviewed regularly to keep up with developments in the workplace and in legislation. Click here to see NEBOSH Certificate Course Content

Where can I take a course leading to the NEBOSH Certificate?

CHSS hold courses in 19 centres all over the UK. We also hold the NEBOSH Certificate at centres in the Gulf, the rest of the Middle East and India.

Alternatively we hold the course in-house at your specific location agreeing dates to suit.

NEBOSH Certificate Course information?

No previous health & safety knowledge is required but delegates must be able to write short reports.

Examinations are available at CHSS training centres, both in the UK and overseas.

The National General Certificate lasts 10 days plus additional hours of private study. Follow this link for course dates and locations.

Assessment is via two written exams each of two hours duration. The first paper undertaken in the morning is entitled "The Management of Health & Safety" and the afternoon exam is "Controlling workplace hazards".

Course content of the NEBOSH General Certificate

Learning Outcomes

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

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