This standalone qualification is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of environmental management issues. It is suitable for:
• Managers, supervisors and employees who have a responsibility for managing environmental issues
• Those looking to start a career in environmental management
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is widely respected by employers worldwide; holders are eligible to apply for Technician Membership of CIWEM (TechCIWEM)
What you will study
Unit NEC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards
• Foundations in Environmental Management
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Control of Emissions to Air
• Control of Contamination of Water Sources
• Control of Waste and Land Use
• Sources of Use of Energy and Energy Efficiency
• Control of Environmental Noise
• Planning for and Dealing with Environmental Emergencies
Unit NEC2: Practical Application
• The completion of an environmental review of a workplace and report to management
Recommended hours of study: 70 hours
Assessment:
The assessment consists of a 2-hr examination for NEC1 and a practical assessment for NEC2.
The NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety is designed specifically for those with safety responsibilities in the oil and gas industry. It focuses on international standards and management systems, highlighting the importance of process safety management in the oil and gas industry, enabling students to effectively discharge workplace safety responsibilities both onshore and offshore.
The NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate is suitable for those who have the responsibility for ensuring safety as part of their day-to-day duties, including:
• Managers, supervisors and employee representatives within the oil and gas industry.
• Newly appointed health and safety advisers.
• Health and safety practitioners or consultants who want specialist knowledge in the Oil and Gas industry.
Those undertaking this certificate should have a good understanding of safety issues which can be from experience or having studied one of NEBOSH’s Certificate-level qualifications.
What you will study
Unit IOG1: Management of International Oil and Gas Operational Safety
1. Health, Safety and Environmental Management in Context
• Learning from incidents
• Hazards inherent in oil and gas
• Risk Management Techniques used in the oil and gas industries
• An organisation’s documented evidence
2. Hydrocarbon Process Safety 1
• Contractor Management
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Permit-To-Work procedures
• Key principles to safe shift handover
• Plant operations and maintenance
• Start up and shut down
3. Hydrocarbon Process Safety 2
• Failure Modes
• Other types of failures
• Safety critical equipment controls
• Safe storage of hydrocarbons
• Fire hazards, risks and controls
• Furnace and boiler operations
4. Fire Protection and Emergency Response
• Fire and explosion in the oil and gas industries
• Emergency response
5. Logistics and Transport Operations
• Marine transport
• Land transport
Recommended hours of study: 55 hours
Assessment:
The assessment consists of one 2-hour examination.
This course has been designed to provide those making day-to-day decisions in construction work with the knowledge they need to ensure that the health and safety implications of their decisions are properly taken into account. It is suitable for:
• Managers and supervisors working in the international construction industry.
• Those who have responsibility for construction workers/contractors outside the UK.
The NEBOSH International Construction Certificate is widely respected by employers worldwide and meets the requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM (AIIRSM).
What you will study
Unit IGC1: Management of International Health & Safety
• Foundations in Health and Safety
• Health and Safety Management Systems 1 – Policy
• Health and Safety Management Systems 2 – Organising
• Health and Safety Management Systems 3 – Planning
• Health and Safety Management Systems 4 – Measuring, Audit and Review
Unit ICC1: Managing and Controlling Hazards in International Construction Activities
• Movement of People and Vehicles – Hazards and Control
• Manual and Mechanical Handling – Hazards and Control
• Work Equipment Hazards and Control
• Electrical Hazards and Control
• Fire Hazards and Control
• Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control
• Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
• Construction Activities Hazards and Control
Unit ICC2: International Construction Practical Application
• The completion of a health and safety assessment of a construction workplace and report to management.
Recommended hours of study: 160 hours
Assessment:
The assessment consists of 2-hr examinations for Units IGC1/ICC1 and a practical health and safety assessment of a construction site for ICC2.
International Fire Certificate will teach you how to carry out fire risk assessments and identify the range of protective and preventive measures you need to minimise the risk of fire. This course is designed for anyone with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace and is suitable for:
• Managers, supervisors, employee representatives
• Those with fire safety responsibilities
• Those looking to take on fire safety advisory roles
The NEBOSH International Fire Certificate is widely respected by employers worldwide and meets the requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM (AIIRSM).
What you will study
Unit IGC1: Management of International Health and Safety
• Foundations in Health and Safety
• Health and Safety Management Systems 1 – Policy
• Health and Safety Management Systems 2 – Organising
• Health and Safety Management Systems 3 – Planning
• Health and Safety Management Systems 4 – Measuring, Audit and Review
Unit IFC1: International Fire Safety and Risk Management
• Managing Fire Safety
• Principles of Fire and Explosion
• Causes and Prevention of Fires
• Fire Protection in Buildings
• Safety of People in the Event of a Fire
• Fire Safety Risk Assessment
Unit IFC2: Fire Safety Practical Application
• The completion of a fire safety risk assessment of a workplace
Recommended hours of study: 120 hours
Assessment:
The assessment consists of 2-hr examinations for Units IGC1/IFC1 and a practical fire risk assessment of a workplace for IFC2.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) provides a broad understanding of health & safety issues and is an essential qualification for anyone working in or wanting to work in safety & health anywhere in the world.
The NEBOSH Certificate is highly respected by employers worldwide and is an essential first step for those wanting a long and successful career in HSE. The NEBOSH IGC enables you to apply for many different health and safety jobs, such as Health & Safety Officer, Advisor, Superintendent, etc in almost any industry.
Benefits of achieving the NEBOSH International General Certificate:
- Boost your career prospects; NEBOSH Certificates are highly valued by employers globally
- Meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)
- Entitled to Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is based on international standards and best practice. It is made up of two units that must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH International General Certificate qualification:
Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety
- Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Managing risk – understanding people and processes
- Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit IG2: Risk Assessment
- Physical and psychological health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Chemical and biological agents
- General workplace issues
- Work equipment
- Fire
- Electricity
Assessment:
- Unit IG1 is assessed by a scenario based assessment completed at home. You have 24 hours to complete this.
- Unit IG2 is assessed by a three hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace)
Exams are held every 2 months throughout the year
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management provides the knowledge and understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) to ensure holders of this certificate can contribute to the effective management of process safety risks.
Benefits of achieving the NEBOSH Process Safety Management Certificate:
- Enables holders to recognise and contribute to the control of process safety hazards
- Boost your career prospects, NEBOSH Certificates are valued by employers globally
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management qualification consists of one Unit with four elements:
- Process Safety Leadership
- Management of Process Risk
- Process Safety Hazard Control
- Fire Protection and Emergency Response
Covering topics such as:
- Establishment of process management systems
- Asset management and maintenance strategies
- Safe start-up and shutdown of process plant
- Performance standards for safety critical systems and equipment
- Hazards and controls for:
- Chemical reactions
- Bulk storage of dangerous substances
- Fire and explosion
- Purpose and features of emergency plans
Assessment
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is assessed by a 90 minute exam consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions.
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health & Safety Leadership Excellence qualification aims to provide holders with the knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety Leadership to ensure that they can contribute to the effective management of the organisations overall performance.
Benefits of achieving the NEBOSH HSE Health & Safety Leadership Excellence Certificate:
- Designed specifically for managers and leaders in all organisations
- Boost your career prospects, NEBOSH Certificates are valued by employers globally
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health & Safety Leadership Excellence qualification consists of one Unit which must be completed to gain the qualification. The course comprises three elements:
- The foundations of health & safety leadership
- Human failure and decision making
- Leadership
With topics including:
- The business benefits of health and safety leadership (including the moral, legal and financial arguments)
- The effects of good health and safety leadership of safety culture
- Human failures
- The HSE’s ‘Make it happen’ model
- Decision making processes including mental short cuts and perception biases
- Leadership styles
- The HSE’s five leadership values
- Building relationships with the workforce
The course is assessed by an on the day assessment which includes a leadership intervention that the Learner is planning to undertake.
The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation course is designed to enable learners to carry out accident investigations, produce risk control plans and contribute to team accident/incident investigations for large-scale investigations. It is aimed at managers, supervisors, SHE champions, union representatives and aspiring health and safety practitioners.
Benefits of Achieving the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation
- Provides confidence to handle workplace incident/accident investigations effectively
- Provides an excellent foundation for further NEBOSH qualifications
The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation consists of one unit which must be successfully completed within six months to achieve the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation. The course covers:
- Moral, legal and financial arguments for investigations
- Human and organisational factors
- Investigating accidents and incidents
- Positive strategies and the barriers to successful interviews
- Advanced accident/incident investigation techniques
The course is assessed by a one-hour evidence based action plan activity which is undertaken during the course.