UTN Training Ltd - Health, safety and construction training

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is a globally recognised health & safety qualification that is held by more than 100,000 people in the UK and world-wide

What does the course cover?


It covers the main legal requirements for safety in the UK, a range of workplace hazards, and methods of control.

The Certificate syllabus is based on the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) standards. These are reviewed regularly to keep up with developments in the workplace and legislation.

What kind of people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate?


Managers, Supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage risk effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in health & safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

Is the NEBOSH Certificate a recognised qualification?


A NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – in meeting the academic requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by yhe institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.

Unit 1 - Management of Health & Safety

• Foundations in Health & Safety
• Health & Safety Policy
• Organising for Health & Safety
• Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
• Risk Assessment
• Principles of Control
• Monitoring, Review and Audit
• Incident and Accident Investigation , Recording and Reporting.


Unit 2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards

• Movement of People and Vehicles
• Manual and Mechanical Handling
• Work Equipment
• Electricity
• Fire
• Chemical and Biological Hazards
• Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
• Construction Activities

How is the course assessed?


Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A certificate award parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment

Ten days, plus exam day.

As little as one on our open scheduled courses, up to a maximum of twenty

08:45

• Wk1) 27 - 31, Wk2) Nov 17 - 21, Exam = Dec 5FULLY BOOKED


• Wk1) Feb 9-13, Wk2) Feb 23-27. Exams = Mar 5 & 6PLACES AVAILABLE


• Wk1) May 11-15, Wk2) May 26-29. Exams = June 4 & 5PLACES AVAILABLE


• Wk1) Aug 17-21, Wk 2) Sept 1-4. Exams = Sept 10 & 11PLACES AVAILABLE


• Wk1) Nov 16-20, Wk2) Nov 30-Dec 4. Exams = Dec 10 & 11PLACES AVAILABLE