Venues

Falkirk Campus

Content

The course will be broken down into 3 modules plus 2 revision days with an exam at the end of the training block.
This course will take place on the following dates:

NGC1: 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 October
GC2: 5, 6, 12, 13 and 17 November
Revision (NGC1, 2 & 3): 3, 4 and 7 December
Exam: 9 December


Unit NGC1: Management of health & safety
1. Foundations in health & safety
2. Health and safety management systems – plan
3. Health and safety management systems – do
4. Health and safety management systems – check
5. Health and safety management systems – act

Unit GC2: Controlling workplace hazards
1. Workplace hazards and risk control
2. Transport hazards and risk control
3. Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control
4. Work equipment hazards and risk control
5. Electrical safety
6. Fire safety
7. Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control
8. Physical and psychological health hazards and risk control

Unit GC3: Health and safety practical application

Holders of NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical membership (Tech IOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH - www.iosh.co.uk) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM - www.iirsm.org).

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.