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NEBOSH General Certificate
The NEBOSH National General
Certificate is recognised as the standard qualification in health and
safety for the non-safety specialist.
Non-specialists in health and safety
who require sound initial training leading to a basic recognised
qualification through examination and assessment. These would include
managers and supervisors, safety representatives and representatives of
employee safety.
The intended learning outcome is
detailed in the course guide produced by NEBOSH. This is summarised as
follows:
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Identify common hazards in the
workplace and advise on appropriate remedial actions
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Advise on appropriate action to
minimise fire risks and to develop fire procedures
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Assist in the preparation, review
and monitoring of safety policy and procedures including pro-active and
reactive strategies, training audits and safety committees etc.
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Investigate accidents and other
incidents, prepare reports making cost effective proposals to prevent
recurrence
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Identify the main requirements of
legislation and codes of practice
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Maintain records and information
sources to advise management
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Communicate effectively on health
and safety matters including the use of reports etc.
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Undertake effective workplace
inspections and recommend cost effective remedial action
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Describe human and organisational
factors affecting health and safety performance assessment
Programme outline includes:
Delegates will be sufficiently
prepared for the NEBOSH examinations which are held on the last day of
the course.
To satisfy the requirements for the
award of the NEBOSH National General Certificate candidates must pass
the two written papers plus the practical assessment.
The course is run over 11 days with
the last day reserved for examinations.
The cost to attend this course is
£1495 plus VAT
This fee covers course
registration, course notes, certificate, refreshments and lunch each
day.
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