NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health Level 3 and the Unitised Awards
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is recognised in the UK and worldwide as the basis for a sound and broad introduction to the fundamentals of occupational health and safety. The syllabus provides an appreciation of good practice and safety management systems which stimulates the reduction of deaths, injuries and illhealth occurring in occupational work activities. The programme is based on the ENTO (Employment National Training organisation) Standards at Level 3 and covers the general pattern for health and safety as set by the Health and Safety Executive in their guidance HSG65, BS OHSAS 18001 and the guidance of the International Labour Office Health and Safety division.The course is a pre-entry recommended qualification to the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and can be linked to other 'unitized' qualifications.
NEBOSH General Certificate Programme:
Safety Law, Policies and Procedures, Risk Assessment and Control, hazardous Substances - Handling, Storage & Transportation, Identification and Control of Health Hazards, Chemical, Electrical, Fire and Safety Signs, Mock Examination and Accident Investigation and Reporting, Enforcement, Joint Consultation and Workplace, Safety Hazards and Control Measures, Construction, Excavation and Demolition Activities, Developing an Effective Health and Safety Culture, Revision Day, Examinations. Paper NGC1: The Management of Safety & Health, Paper NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards, Paper NGC3: Practical/Inspection
Study Routes:
Safety Solutions offers a number of alternatives day release, block, partial-block and 'in-house' courses in convenient locations near Dartford in Kent and in London. We also run courses in association with several establishments including Sussex Downs College. Our courses are normally 13 days duration, one revision day, a self study day and a final day for the two written examination papers - The Management of Safety and Identifying and Controlling Hazards (issued and marked by NEBOSH).
Candidates must obtain an average of 50% in the two theory papers and 60% on a Practical examination. Examinations are held on a national basis in March, June, September and December. Local examinations are available on demand for courses terminating at different times e.g. In House courses.
Pass mark is 45% per unit NCG1, NGC2 and 60% unit NGC3. ‘Refer’ means the candidate did not achieve sufficient marks and must resit the unit involved. Ideally retake should be as soon as possible but up to 5 years is allowed to pass the failed unit.
Progression
On achievement of the NEBOSH General Certificate - NGC1, you can gain further NEBOSH awards by successfully completing the 'unitized' programmes we offer:
All Safety Solutions NEBOSH courses offer substantial support for students - including text book, written reference material, homework, a mock examination and individual tuition where required. To help candidates gain the knowledge and qualifications they need to function effectively in the workplace, the company is constantly developing its product to reflect changes in health and safety legislation and best practice.
