NEBOSH Certificate In Occupational Health And Safety

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NEBOSH Certificate inOccupational Health And SafetyInformation Pack

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health And SafetyInformation PackWhat’s Inside?01Before You Start04Why Take the Course?05Course Overview07Full Course Syllabus09Exams11Sample CourseUse this icon to return to thismenu at any time.

Before You Start01Is the course right for you?The NEBOSH General Certificate is a foundation levelqualification for people new to health and safety. It’s suitablefor all types of workers, from budding health and safety officersto HR managers and even company directors.In fact, 70% of people who take the course are employed injobs where health and safety isn’t their main role. Including: Health and safety officersGeneral managers and supervisorsPublic service workersHR managersOperational managersSecurity workersDirectors/CEO’sThe course is largely recognised as the perfect way to kickstart a career in health and safety. But it’s also great if you justwant to improve your knowledge to be able to do your jobbetter.The NEBOSH General Certificate will help develop yourunderstanding of general workplace issues and how theycan be applied in different sectors. That way you’ll know justwhat to do to create a safe and healthy workplace. And you’llfeel confident to make recommendations to your employerto help them improve health and safety management.Entry requirementsThere aren’t any! You don’t need any health and safetyknowledge or experience to take the course, which is whyit’s so popular.

Before You Start02National vs International: which one is right for you?The NEBOSH General Certificate is available in two versions:National and International. Both follow the same syllabus andhave the same learning outcomes. But they reference differentregulations in the details.NEBOSH National General CertificateThe NEBOSH National General Certificate is based on UK legislationand enforcement agencies. This includes the Health and Safety atWork etc. Act 1974, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and CrownProsecution Service (CPS).If you work in the UK, then the National version will make sureyou’re working to British standards.NEBOSH International General CertificateThe NEBOSH International General Certificate takes a broader approachbased on best practice and international standards, like the InternationalLabour Organisation (ILO) codes of practice. They cover local laws andcultural factors when appropriate, too.If you work outside the UK or travel a lot, then the International versionwill be more useful.

Before You Start03Is it recognised in your country?The NEBOSH General Certificate has been taken inover 180 countries.It’s listed as a minimum requirement for health and safety roles all around the world. And it’s recognised byemployers as a key management qualification.It’s also accepted as entry to lots of global professional organisations which give you access to a world ofexclusive resources. Here are just some of the professional memberships that accept the NEBOSH GeneralCertificate and the level it’ll get you.OrganisationLevelInstitution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH)Associate membership (AIOSH) and Technicalmembership (TechIOSH)International Institute of Risk and SafetyManagement (IIRSM)Associate membership (AIIRSM)South African Institute of Occupational Safety andHealth (SAIOSH)Associate MembershipBoard of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals(BCRSP)Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) andCanadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Why TakeThe Course?04Protect your colleagues from life-changing injuriesAccidents and work-related ill-health effects all types ofworkplaces around the world. And most of them can beavoided with good health and safety management.The NEBOSH General Certificate will teach you how to put in place basic safe systems of work. You’ll learn abouthealth and safety management systems and the processes people need to follow. That way, you’ll be able tomake sure everyone is working safely.You’ll also develop the skills to that you can identify and control workplace hazards in any industry. So you’ll beable to make sure your workplace is a safe and healthy environment for everyone.Kick start a career in healthand safetyThe NEBOSH General Certificate opens the doorto a life-long career within health and safety.More than a third of HSE job advertisements listthe NEBOSH General Certificate as an essentialqualification. And it’s recognised by employers asan important general management qualification.It’s also the starting block for further study. Likethe NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health andSafety or NEBOSH specialist certificates.Keep your company compliantBad health and safety is dangerous for people andbusiness. Employers can find themselves dealing withlots of damaging consequences if there’s an accidentat work. These include criminal prosecution (finesand imprisonment), direct costs of absence, claims forcompensation and damage to their reputation andprofitability.The NEBOSH General Certificate will teach you all abouthealth and safety legislation and regulation. So, you’ll beable to advise your employer on how to stay compliantand protect them from any nasty surprises.Join a global health and safety communityThe NEBOSH General Certificate is accepted by professional membership organisations all around the world.They give you exclusive access to resources and networking events so you can stay up-to-date on all the latestindustry changes and innovations.You’ll be part of a network of health and safety professionals at all levels. All working towards one common goal:to make sure people are safe and healthy at work.

Course Overview05Course levelThe NEBOSH General Certificate is recognised as a level-3 vocational qualification on the UK Regulated QualificationFramework (RQF) and Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). That’s like an A-level.In the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF), it’s recognised as a level 6 with 15 credit points. In theNational Framework Qualification for Ireland, it’s recognised as a level 5.In South Africa, the NEBOSH General Certificate is equivalent to a SAMTRAC level 5. And in Australia it’s recognised as thesame level as the Australian Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.NG/IG:Management of health and safetyTuitionHoursElement 1: Why we should manage workplacehealth and safety6Element 2: How health and safety managementsystems work and what they look like2Element 3: Managing risk – understanding peopleand processes14Element 4: Health and safety monitoring andmeasuring7Element 5: Physical and psychological health7Element 6: Musculoskeletal health6Element 7: Chemical and biological agents6Element 8: General workplace issues10Selfstudyhours20Element 9: Work equipment5Element 10: Fire3Element 11: Electricity220AssessmentOnline openbook examPractical riskassessment

Course OverviewLearning outcomesBy the end of the course you’ll be able to: Justify the need for health and safety improvementsAdvise on duties under the main pieces of health and safety legislationHelp your organisation to manage contractorsWork within a health and safety management systemPositively influence health and safety culture and behaviourCarry out a general risk assessment (using a 5-step approach) of your workplaceRecognise workplace changes and their impacts, and understand how to minimise these impactsDevelop basic safe systems of work that include emergency arrangements and know when to use apermit-to-work systemTake part in incident investigationsHelp your employer check the effectiveness of their health and safety management system throughmonitoring, auditing and review06

Full Course Syllabus07Element 1: Why we shouldmanage workplace healthand safety.Element 3: Managing risk –understanding people andprocesses.Element 1 is different between the National andinternational versions of the course3.13.23.33.43.53.63.73.8National version (NG)1.1Morals and money1.2 The force of the law – punishment andcompensation1.3 The most important legal duties foremployers and workers1.4Managing contractors effectivelyInternational version (IG)1.11.21.3Morals and moneyRegulating health and safetyWho does what in organisationsThe rest of the syllabus stays the sameElement 2: How health andsafety management systemswork and what they look like.2.1What they are and the benefits they bring2.2 What good health and safety managementsystems look likeHealth and safety cultureImproving health and safety cultureHow human factors influence behaviourAssessing riskManagement of changeSafe systems of workPermit-to-work systemsEmergency proceduresElement 4: Health and safetymonitoring and measuring.4.14.24.34.4Active and reactive monitoringInvestigating incidentsHealth and safety auditingReview of health and safety performanceElement 5: Physical andpsychological ntal ill-healthViolence at workSubstance abuse at work

08Full Course SyllabusElement 6: Musculoskeletalhealth.6.16.26.3Work-related upper limb disordersManual handlingLoad-handling equipmentElement 7: Chemical andbiological agents.7.17.27.47.5Hazardous substancesAssessment of health risksControl measuresSpecific agentsElement 8: General workplaceissues.8.18.28.38.48.58.68.7Health, welfare and work environmentWorking at heightSafe working in confined spacesLone workingSlips and tripsSafe movement of people and vehiclesWork-related drivingElement 9: Work equipment.9.19.29.39.4General requirementsHand-held toolsMachinery hazardsControl measures for machineryElement 10: Fire.10.110.210.310.4Fire principlesPreventing fire and fire spreadFire alarms and fire-fightingFire evacuationElement 11: Electricity.11.111.2Hazards and risksControl measures

Course Exams09Exam formatThe NEBOSH General Certificate has two assessments: Anopen book online exam and practical risk assessment.You must pass both to achieve your full qualification.Written exam (NG1/IG1)Practical assessment (NG2/IG2)N/IG1 is an online open book exam that shouldtake approximately 4-5 hours to complete. This iswhere you’ll be tested on your understanding ofthe health and safety management issues youlearnt in elements 1 to 4.N/IG2 is a marked risk assessment. You’ll need todemonstrate your practical understanding ofelements 5 to 11 and relate this back to the theoryfrom previous elements.The risk assessment is split into 4 stages: Description of organisation and methodologyRisk assessmentActions and justificationsReview, communicate and checkEach stage is assessed individually, and you must passall 4 stages to pass.Pass marksYou must pass both assessments to achieve yourNEBOSH General Certificate. The pass marks are set at:N/IG1: 45 marksN/IG2: PassYour overall qualification grade will be awarded to youbased on your result from NG1/IG1.Distinction:Credit:Pass:75 marks65 - 74 marks45 - 64 marks

Course Exams10Exam datesNG1/IG1 exams are held four times a year in March, June, September and December. The next exam dates are:09 September 202009 December 202003 March 2021Astutis also holds extra exam dates throughout the year inour UK venues. Just get in touch with our course advisors foravailability.There are no set dates for your NG2/IG2 practical risk assessment. You can complete it at any time and submit it byemail or post.You must pass your exam and practical assignment within 5 years to achieve your NEBOSH General Certificate.Exam restultsNEBOSH will email you your results within 10 weeks of sitting your exam or submitting your assessment. If youhaven’t received your results in that time, then contact your course provider and they’ll be able to help.Your hard copy certificate will be sent to you within 40 days of passing your second unit. It will display your finalqualification grade: pass, credit or distinction.

Sample CourseWant to see exactly what you’ll be studying? Take a lookat our NEBOSH Certificate online preview. It’s got samplematerials, practice activities and example resources.andClick HereSample the !ayCourse Tod11

exclusive resources. Here are just some of the professional memberships that accept the NEBOSH General Certificate and the level it’ll get you. The NEBOSH General Certificate will teach you how to put in place basic safe systems of work. You’ll learn about health and safety management systems and the processes people need to follow. That way, you’ll be able to make sure everyone is .

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