2. Course Team Members 4 3. General Information 5 4. Emergency Procedures 6 5. Course Introduction 7 5.1 Syllabus Summary 5.2 Examination details 5.3 Learning Outcomes 5.4 Length and timing of the course 5.5 Certification and qualification 5.6 Course Evaluation 5.7 Scheme of Assessment 5.8 External verification 7 7 8 12 12 12 13 13 6. Course Programme 14 7. Reading List 18 8. NEBOSH Information 19 1. WELCOME
NEBOSH National General Certificate 12 Week Programme 2012 Week AM 0900-1215 NGC1: Management of H & S PM 1300-16.15 NGC2: Controlling workplace hazards 1 15.03.12 University Induction AC Course overview and objectives. Study skills Foundation AC 1.1 Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety 1.2 Explain the moral and financial reasons for promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace Foundation DW 1.3 Explain the legal framework for the regulation of health and safety including sources and types of law 1.4 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and others under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 2 22.03.12 Foundation DW 1.5 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and others under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 4.4 Identify the key sources of health and safety information Fire DW 6.1 Describe the principles of fire initiation, classification and spread 6.2 Outline the principles of fire risk assessment 6.3 Describe the basic principles of fire prevention and the prevention of fire spread in buildings 6.4 Identify the appropriate fire alarm system
and fire-fighting equipment for a simple workplace 6.5 Outline the factors which should be considered when implementing a successful evacuation of a workplace in the event of a fire 3 29.03.12 Policy KH 2.1 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system 2.2 Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety 2.3 Describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy Work Equipment AC 4.1 Outline general requirements for work equipment 4.2 Explain the hazards and controls for hand- held tools 4.3 Describe the main mechanical and non- mechanical hazards of machinery 4.4 Explain the main control measures for reducing risk from machinery hazards 3.3 Explain the hazards, precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to manually operated load moving equipment 3.4 Explain the hazards and the precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to mechanically operated load moving equipment 4 05.04.12 Organising KH 1.6 Outline the legal and organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of clients and their contractors 3.1 Outline the organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors and managers Vehicle Movement AC 1.4 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of people in the workplace 2.1 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of vehicles in the workplace 2.2 Outline the factors associated with driving at work that increase the risk of an incident and the control measures to reduce work related
driving risks 12.04.12 HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 5 19.04.12 Risk Assessment AC 4.1 Explain the importance of planning in the context of health and safety management systems 4.2 Explain the principles and practice of risk assessment 4.3 Explain the hierarchy of risk reduction Chemical & Biological DW 7.1 Outline the forms of, the classification of, and the health risks from exposure to, hazardous substances 7.2 Explain the factors to be considered when undertaking an assessment of the health risks from substances commonly encountered in the workplace 7.3 Explain the use and limitations of Workplace Exposure Limits including the purpose of long term and short term exposure limits 6 26.04.12 Control Measure AC 4.4 Identify the key sources of health and safety information 4.5 Explain the factors to be considered when developing and implementing a SSW for general activities 4.6 Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system Chemical & Biological DW 7.4 Outline control measures that should be used to reduce the risk of ill-health from exposure to hazardous substances 7.5 Outline the hazards, risks and controls associated with specific agents 7.6 Outline the basic requirements related to the safe handling and storage of waste 7 03.05.12 Culture KH 3.2 Explain the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in an organisation 3.3 Outline the human factors which influence behaviour at work in a way that can affect health and safety 3.4 Explain how health and safety behaviour at work can be improved Physical MW 8.1 Outline the health effects associated with exposure to noise and appropriate control measures 8.2 Outline the health effects associated with exposure to vibration and appropriate control measures 8.3 Outline the health effects associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation and outline appropriate control measures 8 10.05.12 Monitoring KH 5.1 Outline the principles, purpose and role of active and reactive monitoring Musculoskeletal MW 3.1 Explain work processes and practices that may give rise to work-related upper limb
Cont: 5.3 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, investigating incidents (accidents, cases of work-related ill- health and other occurrences) 5.4 Describe the legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting incidents disorders and appropriate control measures 3.2 Explain the hazards and control measures which should be considered when assessing risks from manual handling activities Recap 3.3 & 3.4. MH hazards and manual operated load handling equipment. 9 17.05.12 MOCK EXAM KH Audit & Review KH 5.2 Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health and safety auditing 5.5 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, regular reviews of health and safety performance MOCK EXAM MW Electrical MW 5.1 Outline the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity in the workplace 5.2 Outline the control measures that should be taken when working with electrical systems or using electrical equipment in normal workplace conditions 10 24.05.12 MOCK EXAM FEEDBACK AC Welfare AC 3.5 Outline the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services 3.6 Outline the requirements for, and effective provision of, first aid in the workplace 1.1 Outline common health, welfare and work environment requirements in the workplace 1.2 Explain the risk factors and appropriate controls for violence at work 1.3 Explain the effects of substance misuse on health and safety at work and control measures to reduce such risks. 8.4 Outline the causes and effects of stress at work and appropriate control measures 11 31.05.12 NGC 3 Briefing. Practical exam and report writing. Revision, Exam technique KH Construction Activities MW 1.4 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of people in the workplace 1.5 Explain the hazards and control measures for safe working at height
1.6 Explain the hazards of, and control measures for, excavations Recap ptw/ssw and confined space 07.06.12 HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 12 14.06.12 Revision Course Evaluation AC DW KH MW Revision EXAMS 15.06.12 Written Examination NGC1 Paper Written Examination NGC2 Paper 22.06.12 NGC3 to be handed in Timetables are live documents and are adjusted to meet the needs of the learners and their progress through the course. Changes can and will be made. Therefore the above should be used as a guide only. NEBOSH Certificate Programme 12 wks Spring 2012 v5 140312 LM 7. READING LIST NEBOSH recommend the following books as useful study material: “Introduction to Health and Safety at Work” – supplied to you. “Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour” HS(G)48 “Successful Health and Safety Management.” HS(G)65 NEBOSH Information Terms and Conditions All students must be aware of the NEBOSH Student Terms and Conditions document. Please see: