The Qualification

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is a qualification aimed at safety officers and anyone with responsibility for Health and Safety at work. It is not a qualification purely for Health and Safety specialists. No previous Health and Safety knowledge is required.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course candidates will be able to:

- Have a good awareness of all types of workplace hazards and risks
- Implement a comprehensive Health and Safety management system
- Set practical Health and Safety objectives. Plan and implement means of achieving those objectives
- Carry out risk assessments and be able to set appropriate control measures
- Carry out full safety inspections and audits within workplaces
- Provide adequate information, instruction, training and supervision for all employees within the workplace
- Investigate incidents involving injury or damage, determine the causes, take appropriate remedial actions
- Communicate effectively on Health and Safety issues
- Understand the main legal requirements relating to employers and managers, act to fulfil these obligations.

Successful candidates are awarded the NEBOSH National General

Duration

10 days (Excluding Written and Practical Exam Days)

Examination

-Two written papers
-Practical safety inspection and report

Location

Courses can be delivered in-house on dates to suit or open courses are held in Derby and Rugeley