National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate in Health & Safety
Part-Time
Course Content:
Subjects include: Hazard Identification, Policies & Procedures, Safety Training, Communication, Information Systems, Safety Reps & Committees, Accident Investigation, Maintaining Records, Safety Law, Controlling Contractors, Safety Surveys, Safe Working Practices, Fire Prevention.
Entry Requirements:
No formal entry qualifications, but it should be noted that the examination includes a requirement to write a short report.
Study Mode:
Part-Time
Progression to:
NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health
Career Paths:
Health & Safety Work in Industry
Day Release & Evening
Start Date:
August 2008 or January 2009
Duration:
14 weeks Day Release or 16 weeks by Evening Delivery
Day:
Day Release: Friday (1 day per week)
Evening: Tuesday & Wednesday (2 evenings per week)
Time:
Day: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Evening: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost:
£695
Distance Learning
Aim:
To provide a basic qualification in occupational safety and health.
Length of Study:
200 hours home study or 1 year. Exams are June and December.
Entry Requirements:
None, but it would be beneficial if the students had some experience of report writing.
Contents:
Part A1 - Health and Safety Foundations; Policy; Organising for Health and Safety; Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture: Risk Assessment; Principles of Control.
Part A2 - 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; Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting; Monitoring, Review and Audit.
Study Method:
Home-based self-study with tutor support for help and advice.
Assessment:
Written assignments by arrangement, practical examination and an external exam.
Cost:
£450 - Fee waiver not applicable for this course.
