National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Key Features of the Course

Qualification Type

NGC Certificate

Level

Certificate Level

Availability

UK and International

Qualification Title

National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Accreditation Status

Nebosh Accredited Centre 1536

A typical workplace contains risks and hazards that might pose some serious threats to both the employers and the employees. Taking the necessary steps to ensure health and safety in the workplace is the responsibility of the HR department, supervisors and general managers, as it is of the CEOs and MDs. Therefore, this classroom course has been initiated to help these professionals take the necessary measures to boost the wellbeing of the employees and to generally make the workplace a safe place to be in.

The course will be conducted by a tutor who has mastered the art of health and safety in the workplace and who is more than willing to share the secrets to a safe and healthy workplace. The course will look into the most common types of risks and hazards in a workplace, after which you will get into terms with the workplace related health and safety practices.

As someone working in the UK, it is your duty to be familiarised with the key UK legislation that deals with health and safety at the workplace. As such, the tutor will thoroughly enlighten you on this aspect, in addition to a general lecture on how to develop and implement detailed action plans.

When can I start?

 
Date
Time
Number of Days
£1549 £1299
  Commencing Soon 9.00am – 5.00pm 10 Days Inquire Now

 
Date
Time
Duration
Group 2
  Notified Later 7.00pm – 9.00pm 2 hrs Notified Later

Key points

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♦ A recognised qualification that provides the opportunity to gain employment anywhere in the world

This course includes

♦ A Professional instructor

♦ Complete fun exercises to keep track of your progress

♦ Hands-on lessons with lots of opportunity to practice

♦ Free access to the online version of the course

♦ Q&A and discussion section in every session

What will I study?

In this National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, you will study,

Unit NG1: Management of health and safety

♦ 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

Unit NG2: Risk assessment

♦ Physical and psychological health

♦ Musculoskeletal health

♦ Chemical and biological agents

♦ General workplace issues

♦ Work equipment

♦ Fire

♦ Electricity

What will I learn?

This qualification gives learners the opportunity to:

♦ You will learn to manage health and safety effectively in the workplace

♦ You will learn to identify common workplace hazards, and prevent and control them

♦ Learn to measure your success in workplace health and safety

♦ This is a key legal requirement in workplaces in the UK

Who is the course aimed at?

♦ Employees across multiple sectors and industries

♦ Ideal for Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers who are responsible for health and safety management

♦ Ideal for anyone with an interest in having a career in health and safety

What are the entry requirements?

♦ There are no formal pre-requisites to take this course

♦ It is recommended that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand the concepts outlined in the syllabus

♦ A score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS

What qualification will I gain?

Once you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

What is the Awarding Body?

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) will award learners a globally recognised qualification that is designed to meet various requirements in the workplace such as health, safety and risk management. f individuals, engaged in that profession, for the benefit of all.

How will I be assessed?

To gain the NEBOSH General Certificate, learners must successfully complete 3 assessments, which include 2 written exams and 1 workplace assessment. Exams are 2 hours long with section 1 containing 1-long answer section and section 2 containing 10-short answer questions. ALL questions must be answered from both sections.

Exam Details:

Assessment results are taken in English which also includes the practical examination. Results will be received within 50 working days from the submission of the assignment or date of the examination.

The pass mark can vary, but learners will be awarded the final qualification grade according to the following.

♦ Pass: 150-179 marks

♦ Credit: 180-209 marks

♦ Distinction: 210+ marks

Career Path

Once you successfully complete the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, you can demonstrate your skills and expertise in workplace health and safety and get the desired job role. This qualification is the required level for manager roles in the health and safety sector. Here are some job titles you can land, along with the average UK salary per annum according to https://www.payscale.com/career-path-planner.

♦ Health and Safety Coordinator – (£22,581 per annum)

♦ Health and Safety Manager – (£35,561 per annum)

♦ Health and Safety Advisor – (£29,939 per annum)

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Learners can cancel the course and receive a full refund, 10 business days prior to the start date of the course. If we do not have 10 business days’ notice, we cannot offer a refund.

Study 365 reserves the right to reschedule any classroom session up to 48 hours prior to the classroom session. The session may be rescheduled due to tutor illness, low numbers of attendees for the session or other unforeseen circumstances.

 

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