This introductory qualification is aimed at anyone who needs to understand the principles of health and safety as part of their job. In the modern workplace, this can mean just about anyone.
The qualification is particularly relevant to:
- Team leaders and supervisors
- HR professionals
- Facilities managers
It provides a valuable overview, which can act as a sound basis for further study.
Delegates need to be proficient in written English to successfully complete the assessments. NEBOSH recommends that candidates undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or higher in IELTS tests in order to be accepted onto an Award in Health and Safety at Work programme.
This 3 day course covers the basic health and safety principles and practices essential in the workplace. These include:
- Moral, legal and financial reasons and benefits for managing health and safety
- Managing health and safety consistently well
- Auditing
- General workplace issues – workplace access, housekeeping, lighting, temperature, slips, trips and falls (on same level), welfare, first aid.
- Violence and aggression
- Work-related stress
- Hazardous chemicals and substances
- Computers
- Substance abuse
- Electricity
- Fire
- Manual handling
- Noise and vibration
- Work equipment
- Work at height
- Workplace transport
- Inspecting the workplace
- Risk assessment theory
- Why investigating incidents makes sense
- A simple four-step approach to investigations
Full NEBOSH NGC Syllabus Guide
To achieve the qualification, learners must complete and pass the Unit HSA1 assessment. The aim of this assessment is for you to practically apply the knowledge and understanding that you have gained from studying the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award. The assessment must be carried out in your own workplace.
The time allowed to complete the assessment is not restricted but NEBOSH suggest that you should aim to complete the assessment in 3 hours. Please note that the suggested timescales are for guidance only. You must use the template provided to complete the assessment.
The stages of the assessment are as follows:
- Information
- Management and processes
- Issues and actions
You must achieve the pass standard 45 out of 60 (75%) in this unit in order to pass the assessment and achieve the qualification
It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale given during the course, any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing the course.
On successful completion of the assessment, delegates will receive the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification.
This qualification has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 5 with 3 SCQF credit points. SCQF Level 5 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The 3 day course runs from 9:00am through to 5:00pm. Refreshments are available from 8:45am.
We provide:
- NEBOSH registration, exam & certificate
- Course book & material
- Note pad and pen
- Polos!
Also includes:
- Free on-site parking
- Lunch & refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
- Free WiFi
Our Norwich on-site parking (NR3 1UB) is free and situated 5 minutes walk along the river to our training centre at St James Mill. If you arrive by train it is about 20 minutes on the Riverside walk or a short taxi ride to get to us. View full directions for Norwich and all our other venues.
You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.
We aim to provide you with an effective, quality, learning experience to support your studies and to prepare you fully for the NEBOSH exams and assessments.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the exam and full completion of your qualification, so please discuss any questions with them, they are always happy to help. We also have a dedicated team of assessors and staff to support you through your learner journey.
During the course you will learn about revision and exam techniques, and additional support is available if required, including criteria-based essay writing, command words and time management. Please contact us for more details.
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.
NEBOSH Qualifications
- Give practical skills that keep workplaces safer
- Attract around 50,000 candidates annually
- Help build careers with a modular qualification structure
- Are recognised by professional membership bodies such as IOSH
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