NEBOSH Construction Health and Safety Management (UK) | Classroom

NEBOSH Construction | Classroom

NEBOSH Construction Certificate | Classroom

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety has long been established as the leading health and safety qualification for the construction industry. This course is suitable for supervisors and managers within the construction industry and is designed to provide a sound breadth of underpinning knowledge that enables them to carry out their health and safety duties more effectively.

Many people take the NEBOSH Construction Certificate as the first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional development.

The qualification is a stand alone qualification containing one unit:

• NC1 – : Managing construction safely activities

Aligned to CDM regulations, NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is guided by legislation but focussed on best practice.

Here are some useful resources to prepare you for your examination.

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Who is the NEBOSH Construction Certificate course for? 

The qualification is aimed at those who are working in construction, civil engineering, utilities, property management, broadcasting and other sectors. It is suitable for managers, supervisors and CDM Coordinators and anyone who is looking to gain a career in the construction industry.

What will delegates get from the NEBOSH Construction Certificate course?

With an emphasis on practical application, successful learners will be able to:

• Recognise, assess and control a range of common construction hazards
• Develop safe systems of work
• Take part in incident investigations
• Advise on the roles, competencies and duties under construction legislation
• Positively influence health and safety culture
• Confidently challenge unsafe behaviours
• Help manage contractors.

You will be better able to influence  on-site colleagues to work more safely; because you will gain the confidence and technical know-how to challenge unsafe behaviours and offer practical solutions within the construction industry.

Download the course fact sheet here.

What benefits will employers get from the NEBOSH Construction Certificate course?

When your employees achieve the Construction Certificate, they will be a huge asset to you. They will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained from the NEBOSH course.

• A safer workplace – The Construction Certificate is about keeping people safe from injury and loss of life for those in the construction industry. For employers this also means protecting valuable assets and avoiding prosecution, litigation and loss of reputation.
• Assurance – An employer whose workers are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to protecting their workforce.
• NEBOSH is highly regarded in the construction industry. NEBOSH qualifications are what employers seek when it comes to health and safety.
• The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is supported by the construction industry Sector Skills Council (SSC) Construction Skills.

The qualification can help employers achieve international standards and can even help win new business.

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training
• We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
• We are competitively priced.
• We offer interest free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
• We are an ELCAS approved training provider and members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use thier Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) on our NEBOSH courses.

Book your course here

NEBOSH Construction Certificate Syllabus

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is single unit qualification with a single assessment to be completed at the end of the course.

Unit NCC1 – Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction Activities

• Element 1: The foundations of construction health and safety management
• Element 2: Improving health and safety culture and assessing risk
• Element 3: Managing change and procedures
• Element 4: Excavation
• Element 5: Demolition
• Element 6: Mobile plant and vehicles
• Element 7: Working at height
• Element 8: Musculoskeletal health and load handling
• Element 9: Work equipment
• Element 10: Electricity
• Element 11: Fire
• Element 12: Chemical and biological agents
• Element 13: Physical and psychological health

Download the course syllabus here.

How is the course assessed?

• Unit CN1

The aim of the assessment is for you to practically apply your knowledge and understanding gained from your studies of the NC syllabus. To do this, you will complete an Open Book Examination (OBE) based on a fictional construction site

Find out more about the OBE here

You will have 48 hours to complete and submit your answers. You do not have to complete the examination all in one go.

The assignment is then internally assessed by NEBOSH.

It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale. Any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course.

Unit NC1: 45 marks A ‘Pass’ must be obtained to achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction

How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH Construction Certificate course? 

10 Days classroom based training

How much does the NEBOSH Construction Certificate cost? 

£1350 Total for the classroom course.

What funding is available for the NEBOSH Construction Certificate? 

ELCAS Course Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £2000.

To find out more about elcas funded courses, go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

What are the entry requirements?

There is no entry requirements for this NEBOSH qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

How do I book the NEBOSH Construction Certificate classroom course?

Please click on the button below to book and enrol or contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or emailing info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation | Classroom

NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Course | Classroom

The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation course will ensure your staff will have the necessary skills to carry out an unaided incident investigation of incidents that are non-complex and covers the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of minor incident investigation; this will help to ensure that these types of incidents don’t happen again.

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Who is the course for? 

This qualification is for anyone who wants to carry out incident investigations effectively. Employers, supervisors, SHE champions, union and safety representatives would greatly increase their knowledge by completing this course.

What will delegates get from the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation classroom course?

The course will enable you to:

• Independently investigate simple incidents
• Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
• Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
• Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents
• Positively impact the safety culture in your organisation

Benefits of holding the HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation qualification include:

• Being able to independently investigate simple incidents
• Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
• Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
• Positively impact the safety culture in your organisation

The knowledge, understanding and skills that you will gain from this qualification will also allow you to contribute to team investigations of larger-scale incidents.

Download the course fact sheet here.

What benefits will employers get from the NEBOSH HSE Investigation course?

Employers will gain a number of benefits from giving their staff the opportunity to take this qualification, including:

• A drive down of repeat incidents – learn lessons so it doesn’t happen again
• Confidence that your organisation’s approach to investigations is robust
• Improved safety culture by encouraging a proactive approach to incident investigation
• Build in-company expertise
• An approach to incident investigations that reflect best practice

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training and no death by Powerpoint
• We have above national average pass rates on all our NEBOSH courses.
• We give you Regular Student Feedback throughout the course
• Regular group exercises
• We only use Modern Study Materials that are current and up to date
• Daily quizzes
• Mock exam practice and feedback

Our course are delivered with you in mind and to make sure that you achieve exam success first time!

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What is covered in the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Syllabus

The course covers the following topics:

• Moral, legal and financial arguments for investigations
• Human and organisational factors that can contribute to an incident
• The process for investigating incidents
• Positive interview strategies and the barriers to successful interviews

Download the course syllabus here.

How is the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation course assessed?

To achieve the qualification, candidates must pass a practical assessment.

The practical assessment is completed at the end of the course and lasts approximately 60 minutes.

You will be provided with a pack of evidence and shown a video of three witness interviews.

You will be asked to review the evidence, evaluate each interview and produce an action plan that will help prevent a recurrence of an incident.

You will receive your results within 24 working days of sitting the assessments. Once you have achieved a pass a qualification parchment will be issued.

This is normally within 40 working days of the confirmation of the successful unit.

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How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation course?

1 Day for the classroom course.

You will be required to undertake three hours of pre-course reading before your course commences.

Some suggestions for this pre-course reading include:

• Reading and understanding the requirements of your organisation’s incident investigation policy
• Reviewing a sample of your organisation’s previous incident investigation reports to find what lessons have been learnt
• Reviewing some of the incident investigation case studies from the HSE’s website that may be relevant to your organisation

HSE Website – Case Studies

How much does the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation course cost?

£330 Total

**Important information for students using ELC funding**

As per JSP 822, ELC funding received for ELCAS approved courses will only include the following tuition, examination and certification fees and VAT in the course cost as per ELCAS and MOD regulations.

As per JSP 822, Service Personnel/Service Leavers are personally responsible for the funding of their own course study book, we will arrange this for you @£39 per course booked.

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What funding is available?

ELCAS Course Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £2000.

To find out more about elcas funded courses, go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements for this NEBOSH qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

How do I book the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation classroom course?

Please click on the button below to book and enrol on the NEBOSH Incident Investigation course or contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or emailing info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

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IOSH Managing Safely® E-Learning

IOSH Managing Safely® | E-Learning

The IOSH Managing Safely® Online course is a very practical course, delivered by via our fantastic E-Learning platform, that has a sharp business focus into health and safety in the workplace. The hands-on, jargon-free format engages and inspires, and has helped a huge range of businesses to raise their standards of safety and health. Delegates will be given an insight into health and safety practices, learning about their legal responsibilities to themselves, their employer, and others, according to current legislation.

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Who is the course for?

This IOSH Online Managing Safely qualification offers a good foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors, and staff where health and safety are part of their day to day responsibilities. No previous health and safety knowledge or experience is required to register for this course.

Benefits if studying the IOSH Managing Safely® E-Learning course?

• Study from home
• Study at your own pace
• 24/7 Access to course materials
• Cost effective

What will delegates get from the IOSH Managing Safely® Online Course?

What they need to know – and are perhaps reluctant to learn about – in a refreshingly informal way. The knowledge and tools to tackle the health and safety issues they’re responsible for. Importantly, it brings home just why health and safety is such an essential part of their job.

• Enables you to assess and control risks and hazards
• Provides a full understanding of your responsibilities for safety and health
• Enables you to investigate incidents
• Empowers you to measure your own performance against good practice

Benefits of holding the IOSH course include:

• You will be able to study for a career in health and safety. It’s particularly useful for workers seeking further accreditation from a higher level qualification, for example, the NEBOSH National General Certificate.

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What benefits will employers get from the IOSH Managing Safely® Online Course?

When your employees achieve the IOSH Managing Safely® Certificate, they will be a huge asset to you. They will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained from the course.

• It provides the skills and knowledge to Manage Safely
• Reduction in accidents and safety incidents
• Improved workforce satisfaction through increased safety awareness throughout the organisation
• Enhanced reputation with customers and suppliers
• Reduction in costs arising from avoidable insurance claims and legal fees

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training
• We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
• We are competitively priced.
• We offer interest free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
• Members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) on our IOSH courses.

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What is included in this E-Learning IOSH Managing Safely® course? 

• Unlimited access to our E-Learning portal
• Online examination
• Email and telephone support as required

How long does the IOSH qualification take?

The IOSH Managing Safely® E-learning is based on the 3-day classroom course. The time it will take to complete this e-learning is dependent on the amount of time that you can attribute to your study. It typically takes around 22 hours of study to complete, and as such is valid for 22 hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD).

What is the IOSH Managing Safely® E-Learning Course content

IOSH Managing Safely has a total of 7 modules:

1. Introducing Managing Safely
2. Assessing Risk
3. Controlling Risks
4. Understanding Responsibilities
5. Understanding Hazards
6. Investigating Incidents
7. Measuring Performance

See the full IOSH Certificate fact sheet.

How is the IOSH Managing Safely® E-Learning course assessed?

Learners will be assessed in two ways:

• The first part of the assessment is a 45 minute paper assessment, which consists of 30 questions in a variety of formats. In order to pass you must achieve at a pass mark of 36 out of 60, you will have two attempts.
• The second part of the assessment requires the learner to complete a workplace risk assessment using the standard IOSH form. The project will be marked using IOSH criteria by our IOSH assessor the pass mark is 23 out of a possible 36.

Candidates need to have completed both parts of the qualification to gain the full qualification.

What other learning methods are available other than online?

Other than online, the Managing Safely course is available in the following learning methods:

• IOSH Managing Safely® Classroom
• IOSH Managing Safely® In-House Training

Please call us on 01264 502029 to discuss theses course options further.

How much does the IOSH Managing Safely® Online course cost?

£175

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What funding is available?

SLC Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £175.

To find out more about funded courses – go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

Entry requirements for the IOSH Managing Safely® Online Course

There are no entry requirements for this IOSH qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the IOSH Course syllabus.

How do I book the E-Learning IOSH Managing Safely® course?

Please click on the button below to enrol on the course or contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or email info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

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NEBOSH Construction Certificate | E-Learning

NEBOSH Construction Certificate |E-Learning

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety has long been established as the leading health and safety qualification for the construction industry. This course is suitable for supervisors and managers within the construction industry and is designed to provide a sound breadth of underpinning knowledge that enables them to carry out their health and safety duties more effectively.

Many people take the Construction Certificate as the first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional development.

Please note the FSC Exam needs to be booked and paid for separately 

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is 1 unit only.

• Unit CN1 – Managing and controlling hazards in construction activities

Here are some useful resources to prepare you for your examination.

Click here to book your course.

Why choose the NEBOSH E-Learning Construction Certificate Online course?

Our E-learning is designed with you in mind:

• Flexible – One of the best things about learning online is the ability to pick up and drop your learning to suit your needs, with our easy to use online platform you can simply click resume and you’re right where you left off. Our E-learning can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
• Informative – Our E-Learning is split into 11 separate modules, created by tutors who have been delivering NEBOSH classroom courses for over 28 years.
• Cost-effective – All of the NEBOSH Construction Certificate course content without the added cost of a classroom.

What’s included with our NEBOSH Construction Certificate e-learning course

• 12 Elements of content providing up-to-date coverage of the NEBOSH syllabus.
• Access until you pass your course.
• Email-based tutor support to answer your questions.
• Mock assessments when you’re ready to take your exam(s).

Who is the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course for?

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is aimed at those who are working in construction, civil engineering, utilities, property management, broadcasting, and other sectors. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, and CDM Coordinators and anyone who is looking to gain a career in the construction industry.

What will delegates get from the NEBOSH Construction Certificate e-learning course?

• The key legal requirements for managing health and safety at work including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• The importance of and key elements of health and safety management systems.
• The particular duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 of clients, designers, principal designer, principal contractors and contractors.
• Methods for controlling identified workplace hazards within the construction industry

What benefits will employers get from the NEBOSH Construction e-learning course?

When your employees achieve the NEBOSH Construction Certificate, they will be a huge asset to you. They will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained from the course.

• A safer workplace – The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is about keeping people safe from injury and loss of life for those in the construction industry. For employers, this also means protecting valuable assets and avoiding prosecution, litigation and loss of reputation.
• Assurance – An employer whose workers are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to protecting their workforce.
• NEBOSH is highly regarded in the construction industry. NEBOSH qualifications are what employers seek when it comes to health and safety.
• The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is supported by the construction industry Sector Skills Council (SSC) Construction Skills.
• The NEBOSH Construction Certificate can help employers achieve international standards and can even help win new business.

Download the course fact sheet here.

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training
• We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
• We are competitively priced.
• We offer interest free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
• We are an ELCAS approved training provider and members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) on our NEBOSH courses.

Click here to book your course.

NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course content

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately:

Unit CN1 – Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction Activities

• Element 1: Construction law and management
• Element 2: Construction Site hazards and controls
• Element 3: Movement of People and Vehicles
• Element 4: Manual and Mechanical Handling
• Element 5: Work Equipment – Hazards and Controls
• Element 6: Electrical Hazards and Controls
• Element 7: Fire Hazards and Controls
• Element 8: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards
• Element 9: Physical and Psychological – Health Hazards
• Element 10: Working at Heights – Hazards and Control
• Element 11: Excavation Work and Confined Spaces – Hazards and Control
• Element 12: Demolition Work – Hazards and Control

Download the course syllabus here.

How is the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course assessed?

Unit CN 1

The aim of the assessment is for you to practically apply your knowledge and understanding gained from your studies of the NC syllabus. To do this, you will complete an Open Book Examination (OBE) based on a fictional construction site

You will have 48 hours to complete and submit your answers. You do not have to complete the examination all in one go.

The assignment is then internally assessed by NEBOSH.

It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale. Any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course.

How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course?

We give you unlimited Access and 12 months tutor support.

It normally takes on average of between 4 to 6 months to complete the course.

What learning methods are available other than Online for the NEBOSH Construction course?

Other than Online, the course is available in the following learning methods:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate – Distance Learning (Workbook, Tutor support Only)
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate – Classroom
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate – In-House Training

Please call us on 01264 502029 to discuss this course option further.

How much does the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course cost?

Please note the NC Exam needs to be booked and paid for separately 

£450 total

Click here to book your course.

What funding is available for the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course?

ELCAS Course Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £2000.

To find out more about elcas funded courses – go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

What are the entry requirements for the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course?

There are no entry requirements for this NEBOSH qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

How to start your NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course 

Please click on the button below to enrol on the NEBOSH Construction Certificate Online course or contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or email info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

Click here to book your course.

NEBOSH Fire Certificate | E-Learning

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety | E-Learning

The NEBOSH Fire Certificate Online course is a popular qualification enabling you to broaden your knowledge and skills of fire safety. It will assist you in carrying out fire risk assessments and being able to identify the range of measures to minimise the risk of fire in the workplace; this will help to raise the standards of fire risk management in your workplace. It provides you with the foundation to carry out fire risk assessments and embed good practice within the workplace.

Please note the FSC Exam needs to be booked and paid for separately 

The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is divided into 2 units:

• FSC1 – Fire Safety
• FSC2 – Fire Risk Assessment

Here are some useful resources to prepare you for your examination.

Book your course here

Why choose the NEBOSH Fire Certificate E-Learning course?

Our e-learning is designed with the user in mind:

• Flexible – One of the best things about learning online is the ability to pick up and drop your learning to suit your needs, with our easy to use online platform you can simply click resume and you’re right where you left off. Our E-learning can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
• Informative – Our E-Learning is split into 11 separate modules, created by tutors who have been delivering NEBOSH classroom courses for over 28 years.
• Cost-effective – All of the NEBOSH Fire Certificate course content without the added cost of a classroom.

What’s included with our NEBOSH Fire Certificate E-Learning Course

• Course materials created by a Bronze Standard NEBOSH course provider.
• 6 Elements of content providing up-to-date coverage of the NEBOSH Fire syllabus.
• Access until you successfully pass your course.
• Email-based tutor support to answer your questions.
• Mock assessments when you’re ready to take your exam(s).

Download the course fact sheet here.

Who is the NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate Online course for?

This qualification is for managers and supervisory staff who are responsible for their organisation meeting its responsibilities under fire safety legislation and also if you are keen to develop your knowledge and skillset to include fire risk management. Holders of this accredited qualification help their organisation to ensure it meets its fire safety responsibilities. It leads to a safer environment for employees and visitors to premises and an improved fire safety culture for employers and building managers.

What will delegates get from the NEBOSH Fire E-Learning course?

• You will have an understanding of the legal framework relating to fire and health and safety
• Understand the purpose and procedures of how to investigate fires in the workplace
• Outline the principles behind ignition and spread of fire and explosion in work premises
• Identify the causes of fire and explosion and outline appropriate control measures to minimise fire risks
• Advise on the means of fire protection and prevention of fire spread within buildings
• Advise on the development and maintenance of a fire evacuation procedures in the workplace
• How to complete a fire risk assessment technique to determine risk levels and assess the adequacy of controls

Benefits of holding the NEBOSH Fire Certificate Online course include:

• Knowledge to do/act as a fire risk assessor
• Recognition from the HSE and NEBOSH to make the workplace fire safe
• Career development – Holding the NEBOSH fire qualification designed and assessed by NEBOSH can help you stand out

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What benefits will employers get from the NEBOSH E-Learning Fire Certificate course?

When your employees achieve the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, they will be a huge asset to you. They will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained from the NEBOSH Fire Certificate.

• A safer workplace – The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is all about keeping people safe from injury and loss of life from fire. For employers this also means protecting valuable assets and avoiding prosecution, litigation and loss of reputation.
• Assurance – An employer whose workers are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to protecting their workforce.

The NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate can help employers achieve international standards and can even help win new business.

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training
• We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
• We are competitively priced.
• We offer interest free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
• We are an ELCAS approved training provider and members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) on our NEBOSH courses.

Book your course here

NEBOSH Fire Certificate Online course content

The qualification is a two unit qualification and is broken down into six elements:

Unit FSC1 – Fire Safety 

• Element 1: Managing fire safety
• Element 2: Principles of fire and explosion
• Element 3: Fuel, Oxygen, and Ignition Sources and Control Measures
• Element 4: Fire protection in buildings
• Element 5: Safety of people in the event of a fire
• Element 6: Fire safety Risk Assessment

Unit FC2- Fire Risk Assessment 

Download the course syllabus NEBOSH FSC

How is the NEBOSH Fire Certificate E-Learning course assessed?

• Unit FSC1 is a taught unit assessed by a two-hour written examination on the last day of the course. The examination consists of ten ‘short-answer’ questions which are 8 marks each and one ‘long-answer’ question which offers 20 marks. All questions are compulsory. Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
• Unit FSC2 is assessed by a Fire Risk Assessment carried out in the delegate’s workplace.

The written practical has to be submitted to Southwest Health and Safety Training within 10 working days after of the FSC Open Book Examination (OBE).

The assignment is then externally assessed and moderated by NEBOSH.

It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale. Any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course.

Candidates need to have completed both parts of the qualification within five years of registration to gain the full qualification.

How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH E-Learning course?

Delegates will be given unlimited access to our online portal and 12 months tutor support.

What learning methods are available other than Online for the E-Learning NEBOSH Fire Certificate?

Other than online, the National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management course is available in:

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate – Classroom
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate – In-House Training

Please call us on 01264 874466 to discuss these options further.

How much does the NEBOSH Fire Certificate Online course cost?

Please note the FSC Exam needs to be booked and paid for separately 

£450 total.

Book your course here

What funding is available for the NEBOSH Fire Certificate E-learning course?

ELCAS Course Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £2000.

To find out more about elcas funded courses – go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

What are the entry requirements for the NEBOSH Fire Certificate?

There are no entry requirements for this NEBOSH qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

How to start your NEBOSH Fire Certificate Online course

Please click on the button below to enrol on the NEBOSH Fire Certificate Online course or contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or email info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

Book your course here

NEBOSH General Certificate | E-Learning

NEBOSH National General Certificate (2018 Spec) | E-Learning 

The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides delegates with an excellent grounding in health and safety legislation, hazard recognition, practical risk control, and good risk management practices. A high number of people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate each year whether it’s as the first step for a career in health and safety or just looking to build knowledge in health and safety for their workplace or business.

It is the most recognised and trusted health and safety qualification within the United Kingdom and further afield.

Please note the NGC Exam needs to be booked and paid for separately 

The qualification is divided into two units:

• Unit NG 1 – Management of Health and Safety
• Unit NG 2 – Risk Assessment

Find out more about OBEs.

Book your course here

Why choose the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course?

Our e-learning is designed with the user in mind:

• Flexible – One of the best things about learning online is the ability to pick up and drop your learning to suit your needs, with our easy to use online platform you can simply click resume and you’re right where you left off. Our E-learning can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
• Informative – Our E-Learning is split into 11 separate modules, created by tutors who have been delivering NEBOSH classroom courses for over 28 years.
• Cost-effective – All of the NEBOSH General Certificate course content without the added cost of a classroom.

What’s included with our NEBOSH General Certificate Online course 

• Course materials created by a Bronze Standard NEBOSH course provider.
• 11 Elements of content providing up-to-date coverage of the NEBOSH syllabus.
• Unlimited access to the course materials.
• Email-based tutor support to answer your questions.
• Mock assessments when you’re ready to take your exam(s).

Download the course fact sheet here.

Who is the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course for?

This qualification offers a good foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors, and staff where health and safety are part of their day to day responsibilities.

No previous health and safety knowledge or experience is required to register for this course.

What will delegates get from the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course?

The NEBOSH General Certificate Online Course will look at everyday solutions for general workplace health and safety issues. When you pass this qualification, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be able to conduct the following:

• Advise on duties under main pieces of UK health and safety legislation
• Support and develop your organisation’s health and safety culture
• Justify the need for health and safety improvements
• Work within a health and safety management system
• Identify common hazards
• Spot the key risks in your organisation
• Professionally carry out risk assessments
• Develop a detailed action plan and know how to action it
• Manage workplace risks

Benefits of holding the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course include:

• Help to boost your career prospects; NEBOSH Certificates are valued by employers globally.
• Associate Membership of IOSH (AIOSH) and meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (TechIOSH)
• Become an Associate Member of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
• Entitled to Technician Membership of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (TIFPO)

What benefits will employers get from the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course?

When your employees achieve the NEBOSH General Certificate, they will be a huge asset to you. They will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained from the NEBOSH course.

• They will have the knowledge, understanding, and skills to help implement the health and safety policy and procedures to help protect the workforce.
• They will also be able to help make sure your business complies with the law and maintain good health and safety practices and preventing huge costs from incidents and ill-health.

To see the full list of benefits of health and safety training to businesses, see our blog post What are the benefits of health and safety training to businesses?

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training
• We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
• We are competitively priced.
• We offer interest free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
• We are an ELCAS approved training provider and members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) on our NEBOSH courses.

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NEBOSH General Certificate course content

The NEBOSH General Certificate is divided into two units NG1 and NG2 which are assessed separately:

Unit NG1 – This unit is broken down into four elements made up of the following:

• Element 1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Element 3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring performance

Unit NG2 – This unit is broken down into seven elements made up of the following:

• Element 5: Physical and psychological health
• Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
• Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
• Element 8: General workplace issues
• Element 9: Work equipment
• Element 10: Fire
• Element 11: Electricity

Download the course syllabus here.

How is the NEBOSH General Certificate e-learning course assessed?

Please note the NGC Exam needs to be booked and paid for separately 

To achieve the qualification, candidates must pass an Open Book Assessment (NG1) and the practical assessment (NG2) carried out in the candidate’s own workplace.

• Unit NG 1 is assessed by way of an Open Book Examination.

Further information about open book exams as well as frequently asked questions, is available in the NEBOSH Learner Guide – OBE.

• Unit NG 2 is assessed by completing a Risk Assessment at your place of work within a ten-days of the Examination date.

Candidates need to have completed both parts of the qualification within five years of registration to gain the full qualification.

How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH General Certificate e-learning course?

When studying the NEBOSH General Certificate Online with us, we give you 12 Months Access and full tutor support.

The OBE will take around 4 hours to complete but you will have access to the portal for 24 hours to enable you to complete the NEBOSH Open Book Examination.

What learning methods are available other than online for the NEBOSH General Certificate?

Other than Online, the NEBOSH General course is available in the following learning methods:

• NEBOSH General Certificate – Distance Learning (Workbook, Tutor support Only)
• NEBOSH General Certificate – Classroom
• NEBOSH General Certificate – In-House Training

Please call us on 01264 874466 to discuss theses course options further.

How much does the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course cost?

£450 Total

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What funding is available for the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course?

ELCAS Course Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £2000.

To find out more about elcas funded courses – go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

What entry requirements are there for the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course?

There are no entry requirements for this NEBOSH qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

How to start your NEBOSH General Certificate e-learning course

Please click on the button below to enrol on the NEBOSH General Certificate Online course or contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or email info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

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