NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy, part-time during the day over 12 weeks. You'll need a solid grounding in health and safety before you start. An IOSH Managing Safely Certificate is the recommended entry point. The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised qualification, and this course prepares you to manage health and safety responsibilities across a wide range of industries. Tutors bring experience from different sectors and can tailor learning to your workplace context.
Who this course is for
Our experienced tutors have many years of industry relevant experience and have experience of different industry sectors which mean they can tailor learning to your specific needs.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have some understanding of health and safety.--IOSH Managing Certificate.
What you will learn
You'll identify and assess workplace hazards across a range of environments.
You'll understand the legal framework governing health and safety in the UK.
You'll apply risk assessment principles to real workplace scenarios.
You'll develop and review health and safety management systems.
You'll investigate workplace incidents and identify root causes.
You'll understand how to monitor and measure health and safety performance.
You'll communicate health and safety responsibilities effectively within an organisation.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at South Bristol Skills Academy. The NEBOSH National General Certificate is assessed through two written examinations and a practical workplace assessment. The written papers test your understanding of health and safety management and hazard control. The practical element requires you to carry out a risk assessment in a real workplace and produce a written report.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bristol Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Health and Safety Officer: manage workplace safety across an organisation
Health and Safety Advisor: advise managers and staff on compliance
Safety Coordinator: coordinate risk assessments and safety procedures
Facilities Manager: oversee building safety and compliance requirements
Construction Site Safety Manager: manage on-site health and safety
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer: cover both safety and environmental duties
What you could study next
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety: the next step toward Chartered membership of IOSH and senior health and safety roles.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate: specialist qualification for those working in construction environments.
IOSH Managing Safely (if not already held): a shorter qualification some use as preparation before the NEBOSH National General Certificate.
