NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (GC2 & GC3 Units Only)

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is recognised as the standard qualification in health and safety for the non-safety specialist. It is the most widely held health and safety qualification in the UK! OMS have an excellent pass rate of above 90% on this course, which is consistently higher than the national average. From a survey in 2014, of successful students, over 98% of respondents would recommend this qualification to others.

Description

Overview

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety for units GC2 & GC3 are an ideal choice for those who want to kick start a career as a health and safety professional. It combines extensive coverage of the main legal requirements for occupational safety in the UK with an outline of common workplace hazards and how to tackle them.

 

With over 175,000 awardees in the UK and worldwide, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is globally recognised as a standard for occupational health and safety proficiency.

 

Aims and Objectives

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety for units NGC2 & NGC3 aims to build awareness and knowledge of the main issues around health and safety in the workplace. It can help employers meet recognised standards and codes of practice and bring valuable skills to the workplace.

 

These elements can be combined with other modules for full course qualification

 

Content

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is designed to provide a clear overview of the field. The course is divided into two units.

 

Unit GC2 focuses on controlling workplace hazards and covers the following:

 

  • Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
  • Transport Hazards and Risk Control
  • Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
  • Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
  • Electrical Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
  • Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control

 

 

 

Unit GC3 covers the practical application of Health and Safety good practice.

 

Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units (NGC1 and NGC2), along with a practical assessment (GC3).

 

Course Benefits

For learners, the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety gives you the vital knowledge you need to ensure health and safety in your workplace, and is a great foundation for building a career in the industry. You will discover new skills and techniques with practical applications and learn to perform better in your role.

 

Prerequisites

Learners are expected to have completed some health and safety training at supervisory/management level within the last five years. They are also expected to have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

 

Certification

Successful learners will gain part of the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, a nationally recognised qualification.

 

Holders of the certificate will also be one unit away from completion of the full NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

 

Duration: 5 Days

1 x 5 Day Block

1 x 2 Hour Exam

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