The Value of a NEBOSH Course

NEBOSH courses are highly praised and well recognised world-wide, and this is undoubtedly the reason that as many as 30,000 people each year apply to take them.

Passing a NEBOSH course successfully awards candidates with certificates that give excellent credentials in health and safety for managers, supervisory figures and those people starting out on health and safety careers. Other NEBOSH courses at Diploma level can provide professional qualifications for health and safety or environmental practitioners. In an increasingly competitive job market, a NEBOSH qualification is extremely valuable.

What is NEBOSH?

NEBOSH stands for the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health and its courses are designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work in both the public and private sectors.

Due to their continued flawless reviews and its excellent reputation, NEBOSH qualifications attract a huge number of people every year. Courses are provided by over 400 course providers in 80 countries around the world.

NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by a number of professional bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

If you are involved in health and safety in any way at all, there is almost certainly a NEBOSH course perfectly suited to your requirements.

Which NEBOSH Course is for me?
The answer to this question lies in what type of industry you work (or intend to work) in and what your role is in that industry. NEBOSH offers Diplomas which are professional qualifications designed for health, safety and environmental practitioners, whilst its Certificate-level awards are designed to provideapplicants with a solid foundation in health and safety – perfect for those looking to take their first steps into the industry

NEBOSH General Certificate
If you're looking to take that first step into health and safety management then the NEBOSH General Certificate is a great start. It is the most popular health and safety qualification within the UK and equips candidates with a general understanding of all health and safety topics. This course lies at Level 3 within the National Qualification Framework and is also acknowledged by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

·        The NEBOSH General Certificate is split into three different units – two of these will normally be taught units in which the candidate will undertake a written exam, and the third unit will be a practical examination.

·        The first unit (NGC1) will focus on health and safety management and includes modules such as foundations in Health and Safety, Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessment.

·        The second unit (NGC2) will be made up of modules surrounding the managing of workplace hazards such as Movement of People and Vehicles, Work Equipment and Electricity and Fire.

Within the practical examination, candidates will undertake an inspection of a workplace and consider the hazards present. They will follow this with a written report identifying the measures that should be taken. The NEBOSH course really is vital  for anyone taking the first steps to a career in health and safety management.

E-Learning or Tutor-Led Courses?
One of the benefits of undertaking a NEBOSH course is that there is a certain amount of flexibility in terms of learning methods. Most courses are tutor-led, which means they are taught face-to-face by an instructor and who is able to guide and advise applicants. These courses are usually taught by NEBOSH instructors who possess a good amount of knowledge and a great experience which they can inturn pass on to applicants.

NEBOSH also offer a selection of their courses as e-learning options, which can betaken by those who cannot attend in person. Before enrolling on a NEBOSH course, think carefully and decide which type of learning would be best for you and your circumstances.

How Will I Be Assessed?
It is important to test every applicant who undertakes a NEBOSH course, and whether you take a tutor-led course or opt for e-learning, you will be required to complete assignments and will be subject to testing. The rules concerning assessments are very strict for NEBOSH courses and it is essential that all elements are successfully completed.