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NEBOSH Award in Health and Safety at Work
This course provides an overview of the core aspects of health and safety. The Health & Safety at Work Award is a good introduction to health and safety in the workplace, suitable for all employees.
Course overview
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification is a perfect introduction to health and safety in the workplace, suitable for all employees. With an emphasis on the principles of health and safety, rather than specific law, its focus is on the identification and control of common workplace hazards. It is a practical qualification, and part of the requirement is for candidates to carry out a risk assessment in a suitable workplace.
More than 35,000 people worldwide hold the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification.
At Phoenix Health and Safety, we also offer the option of tailoring the content to cover hazards specific to a particular company or sector.
Who is this course suitable for?
This NEBOSH qualification is aimed at individuals across an organisation. It helps candidates to understand, demonstrate and apply the principles of safe workplace practices as part of their core responsibilities.
No prior knowledge or previous qualifications are required, and the content is relevant to employees across all industries and throughout the world.
Course programme
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award programme
Unit HSW1: Workplace safety foundations
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Element 1 Foundations of health and safety.
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Element 2 Responsibility for health and safety.
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Element 3 Risk assessment and control.
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Element 4 Hazard management of work equipment.
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Element 5 Hazard management when working with electricity.
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Element 6 Hazard management for manual handling and repetitive movement.
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Element 7 Risk management for hazardous substances.
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Element 8 Hazards and controls associated with the working environment.
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Element 9 Transport safety.
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Element 10 Fire safety.
Unit HSW2: Practical work-based risk assessment
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes of the NEBOSH Safety at Work Qualification
By gaining the qualification, candidates can:
- Gain a better understanding of health and safety risks.
- Demonstrate and apply the principles of safe workplace practices.
- Understand the principles behind a risk assessment.
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment.
- Have the confidence to handle workplace hazards effectively.
- Reduce the number of accidents and incidents in the workplace.
Next steps
The next step for NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification holders is often IOSH Managing Safely or the NEBOSH General Certificate.
Assessments
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work award course is assessed in two parts:
- HSW1 - a multiple-choice exam designed to test the candidate’s knowledge
- HSW2 - a workplace-based risk assessment to test the practical application
All candidates who successfully complete the course will be awarded a NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification Certificate.
Location
This three-day course can be delivered on your premises to individuals or groups of employees. If preferred, courses can be arranged at one of our dedicated learning centres across the UK.
Popular NEBOSH FAQs
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How long does the NEBOSH Health & Safety at Work Qualification take?
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When and how will I receive my NEBOSH results?
Results are notified by NEBOSH after completing the course. NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive after the results have been announced.
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What happens if I fail the NEBOSH assessment?
The Phoenix Pass Pledge will cover your additional studies, but you retake the exams at your own cost.
Why choose a NEBOSH course with Phoenix?
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Accredited Partner
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Expertise
We are one of the UK's leading providers of training in health and safety.
Our tutors and mentors are widely respected for their expertise, experience and ability to provide an enjoyable learning experience.
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Student support
We go the extra mile to make sure our course attendees receive the best possible support, through study guides and student groups.
Many candidates find our Facebook community group particularly helpful while they are studying, as it enables them to compare notes with fellow students and ask questions.
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The Phoenix Pass Pledge
Every Phoenix NEBOSH course entitles you to continue studying free of charge if you fail to meet the required standard in examinations. However, this is rarely necessary. Our pass rate for NEBOSH General Certificate training courses is above industry average, with a high number of credits and distinctions.
Related courses
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NEBOSH National General Certificate
Find out moreThe NEBOSH National General Certificate course provides an overview of the core aspects of health and safety. It is considered the industry standard and is suitable for all industries, particularly managers/supervisors.
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IOSH Leading Safely
Find out moreLeading Safely is designed to equip business leaders and senior managers with the health and safety knowledge necessary to safeguard their employees and business.
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IOSH Managing Safely
Find out moreIdeal for supervisors, managers, and team leaders, IOSH Managing Safely helps those responsible for the health and safety of others to identify, assess and control workplace risks.
IOSH Managing Safely is appropriate for any sector or industry.
