General certificate in occupational health and safety (NEBOSH)

The NEBOSH (National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health) certificate is the industry standard qualification that provides a valuable overview of occupational health and safety.

It is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.

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How will this help?

Many larger organisations choose the NEBOSH Certificate as a key part of their supervisors’ or management development programme. By ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management they can build an effective safety culture in the company.

Smaller organisations, operating in lower risk environments, often choose the NEBOSH certificate as the appropriate qualification for the manager taking the lead on health and safety issues. The choice of course format can allow employers to fit training around the needs of the business.

Courses can be held on your premises to allow for material reflecting your organisation’s own systems of work or hazards.

Who should attend?

Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage risks effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

What you will learn

It covers the main legal requirements for safety in the UK, a range of workplace hazards, and methods of control. The certificate syllabus is based on the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) standards. These are reviewed regularly to keep up with developments in the workplace and in legislation.

Course content

• Foundations in health and safety
• Policy
• Organising for health and safety
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture
• Risk assessment
• Principles of control
• Monitoring, review and audit
• Incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting
• Movement of people and vehicles hazards and control
• Manual and mechanical handling hazards and control
• Work equipment hazards and control
• Electrical hazards and control
• Fire hazards and control
• Chemical and biological health hazards and control
• Physical and psychological health hazards and control
• Construction activities hazards and control
• Health and safety practical application.

Course duration

Two five day training sessions separated by a two week break. One revision day and one exam day.

Assessment and certification

Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units and a practical assessment.

A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A certificate award parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment.

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