NEBOSH 

NEBOSH, the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health is an independent awarding body founded in 1979.  NEBOSH courses span a comprehensive range of globally recognised, vocationally related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work, both in the private and public sectors.

Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract over 25,000 candidates annually and examinations and assessments are set by professionally qualified staff assisted by external examiners.

NEBOSH’s Certificate-level qualifications give a good foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors and staff with health and safety among their day to day responsibilities.  These qualifications are widely taken as a first step towards a career in health and safety and are accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)

NEBOSH National General Certificate -the National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification in the UK with over 100,000 people having gained the award since it was launched in 1989. The course is aimed at 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 General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety.  It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study such as NEBOSH National Diploma level.

The course is run over 10 days, typically split into two weeks, plus 1 day for the examination. The course is offered on a nationwide basis, and can also be run client specific. Delegates who successfully complete two written papers, plus a practical assessment will be awarded the NEBOSH National General Certificate

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