NEBOSH Courses

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What does the course cover

The course learning objectives cover:

• Effective management of health and safety on a construction site
• Identification and common workplace hazards
• UK legal requirements for managing H&S in construction
• Understanding the critical elements of a robust health and safety management system
• Controlling workplace hazards
• Constructions legislation
• Managing contractors safely
• The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and the duties of those involved
• Conducting accident and incident investigations
• The practice and principles of risk assessments
• Identifying and assessing construction workplace hazards

Who is it aimed at:

The qualification is aimed at Managers, Supervisors, Health and Safety Advisors or anyone who manages construction health and safety as part of their role. There are no entry requirements.

OVERVIEW

NG1 – Health and Safety Management

• Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Health and safety measuring and monitoring

NG2 – Risk Assessment

• Physical and psychological health
• Musculoskeletal health
• Chemical and biological agents
• General workplace issues
• Work equipment
• Fire
• Electricity

CN1 – Digital Assessment

• A scenario based risk assessment exercise, followed by a closing interview.
• For the CN1 digital assessment learners will have 48 hours to access, complete and submit their paper starting at 11am (UK time) on the examination date.

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NEBOSH Exam Assessment

• NG1 Open Book Exam:

The NG1 open book exam is conducted online and must be submitted via the NEBOSH exam portal. You are allotted 24 hours starting from 11am (UK time) on the exam day to complete and upload your exam. To pass, you need to achieve a minimum of 45 marks.

• NG2 Practical Assessment:

The NG2 is a detailed risk assessment based on a scenario provided by NEBOSH and must be submitted via email by the specified deadline.

• Grading and Qualification Outcome:

For the NG1 exam, you will receive a grading based on the marks attained:

Pass: 45-64 marks, Credit: 65-74 marks, Distinction: 75+ marks
Your overall qualification grade is determined by your performance in the NG1 open book exam. Additionally, for the NG2 assessment, you will either receive a pass or a refer (fail) grade, which contributes to your final qualification outcome.

OVERVIEW

NG1 – Health and Safety Management

• Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Health and safety measuring and monitoring

NG2 – Risk Assessment

• Physical and psychological health
• Musculoskeletal health
• Chemical and biological agents
• General workplace issues
• Work equipment
• Fire
• Electricity

The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

• Widely accepted qualification by employers
• Professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world
• 87% of UK employers request the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course as a requirement
• Supports managers, supervisors and staff to gain sustainable health and safety knowledge