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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 Objectives:
Nebosh aims to improve delegates ability to identify hazards and recommend appropriate action by:
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Developing the ability to investigate accidents and make cost effective recommendations. |
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Developing a practical understanding of safety legislation. |
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Developing an appreciation of human and organisational problems and possible solutions. |
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Course Content: |
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Provisions under the Health and Safety At Work etc. Act 1974 |
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Safe systems of work |
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Guarding of Machinery |
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Role and powers of enforcing authorities |
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Fire Regulation |
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Legal responsibilities for Sub-Contracting |
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Electrical Regulations |
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Protective Equipment and Devices |
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Hazard spotting, safety audits and safe systems of work |
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Risk Assessments |
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Safety Representatives and Consultation Legislation |
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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences - Regulations |
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Fork Lift and Lift Truck safety, mobile plant and transport management |
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Accident Prevention Techniques |
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Noise Regulations |
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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations |
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Supervisory and management responsibilities |
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Accident investigation techniques |
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Statute Law, Civil Law and Common Law |
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Safety policies |
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Overview of E.C. Regulations or Health and Safety (Six Pack) |
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CDM Regulations |
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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 NGC 1 Managing Health and Safety
Part NGC 2 Controlling Workplace Hazards
Part NGC 3 The Practical Assessment
To pass the National Certificate candidates must average at least 50% on the written papers covering Part NGC1 and Part NGC2 (with not less than 45% on either paper), and at least 60% on the practical assessment Part NGC3.
Qualification Available:
The National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
The Next Nebosh General Certificate Courses are due to commence:
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Dates for 2008
DAY RELEASE: SHEFFIELD |
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| Commencing Wednesday 2nd January 2008 and running every Wednesday up to and including Wednesday March 5th with exams March 7th (Friday) Location Sheffield |
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| Commencing Tuesday 1st April 2008 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday June 3rd with exams June 6th (Friday) Location Sheffield |
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| Commencing Tuesday 1st July 2008 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday September 2nd with exams September 5th (Friday) Location Sheffield |
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| Commencing Tuesday 30th September 2008 and running every Tuesday up to and including Tuesday December 2ndwith exams December 5th (Friday) Location Sheffield |
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| Fees: £975.00 + VAT |
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| April 7th – 11th and April 14th – 18th 2008 inclusive. Location Sheffield. |
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| October 13th – 17th and October 20th – 24th 2008 inclusive. Location Sheffield |
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| Fees: £1,150.00 + VAT |
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Fees Include: |
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First class tuition |
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Full course notes |
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Health and Safety book |
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All registration and certification fees |
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Lunches |
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Refreshments |
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| 92% current NDS Pass Rate (71% National Average) |
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| For further information or to reserve a space, please contact the training hotline on 0114 2699255, or email nigel@ndsafety.co.uk |
