Human Resources
Health and Safety
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
The Health and Safety Office in partnership with The University of Chichester, runs NEBOSH Courses. These are globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work in both the private and public sectors.
Course Programme
Environmental Management Certificate - This will run as a 6 day course over 2 weeks (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) on weeks commencing 5 August and 12 August 2013 at the University of Portsmouth. There will be a revision day on Thursday 5 September with the Examination on Friday 6 September 2013.
This course is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management and should be attended by Managers, supervisors and employees who have responsibility for managing environment issues, as part of their day to day duties. The qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems.
Please contact the Health & Safety Office if you would like to find out more information or to enrol, please gain approval from your Department, and email hstraining@port.ac.uk.
National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety - This course will run as a day release course over 16 weeks, beginning Thursday 22 August at the University of Portsmouth. The examination will take place on Friday 6 December 2013.
The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate is aimed at Supervisors, Managers and CDM co-ordinators within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely. It is likely to prove useful for those concerned with the management of buildings who may need to ensure that contractors are working safely
Please contact the Health & Safety Office if you would like to find out more information or to enrol, please gain approval from your Department, and email hstraining@port.ac.uk.
Well Being Certificate - This course will run as a day release course over 6 weeks, beginning Friday 24 January 2014 at the University of Portsmouth. The examination will take place on Wednesday 5 March 2014.
This new qualification will give managers, supervisors and HR personnel the skills and knowledge to tackle health and well-being at work. It will benefit organisations who are seeking to improve the efficiency, and morale of their workforce. It should be attended by General managers, supervisors, health and safety and HR personnel who have responsibility for, or involvement in, the health and well-being of employees as part of their day-to-day duties.
Please contact the Health & Safety Office if you would like to find out more information or to enrol, please gain approval from your Department, and email hstraining@port.ac.uk.
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - This course will run as a day release course over 12 weeks, beginning Friday 7 March 2014 at the University of Portsmouth. The examination will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2014.
It is especially beneficial to Health & Safety Co-ordinators, managers, supervisors and staff who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps staff manage risks effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Please contact the Health & Safety Office if you would like to find out more information or to enrol, please gain approval from your Department, and email hstraining@port.ac.uk.
Fire Safety Management and Risk Assessment Certificate
This course leads to a qualification for those with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace and should be attended by Managers and supervisory staff who need to ensure that their organisation meets its responsibilities under fire safety legislation. The course should equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most low risk workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. Candidates would also need to complete the first paper of the General Certificate (NGC1) to obtain the full qualification.
Future Dates:
- National Certificate in Environmental Management - August 2014
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety - Autumn 2014
To register your interest for any of the above courses please email: hstraining@port.ac.uk
Our results so far.........
General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
As of January 2013, 52 candidates in total gaining : 9 Distinctions, 24 Credits, 6 Passes and 13 Referals (2 have now retaken and are awaiting their results)
Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate
As of January 2013, 16 candidates in total gaining: 1 Distinction, 4 Credits, 5 Passes and 3 Referals. A further 3 candidates passed the Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate but in order to gain a grade will need to take NGC1 (paper 1 of 2 from the General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety)
Environmental Management Certificate
As of January 2013, 14 candidates in total gaining: 3 Distinction, 5 Credits, 5 Passes and 1 Referal.
