NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is a UK-based independent examination board and awarding body that offers health and safety qualifications. NEBOSH courses are recognized globally and are designed for people who have health and safety responsibilities in the workplace. The NEBOSH courses are delivered through a combination of classroom-based tuition and self-study, and assessments are usually in the form of written exams. Upon completion of the course, students receive a NEBOSH certificate, which is widely recognized as a benchmark of health and safety competence.
Job opportunity
Health and Safety Manager: Health and Safety Managers are responsible for developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures within an organization.
Safety Advisor: Safety Advisors provide advice and guidance on health and safety matters to employees and managers.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer: EHS Officers are responsible for managing environmental and safety risks in the workplace.
Fire Safety Manager: Fire Safety Managers are responsible for developing and implementing fire safety policies and procedures in an organization.
Risk Assessor: Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing potential hazards and risks in the workplace and recommending measures to minimize or control them.
Safety Trainer: Safety Trainers are responsible for delivering health and safety training to employees and managers.
Environmental Consultant: Environmental Consultants advise organizations on environmental management and the control of pollution.
Health and Safety Inspector: Health and Safety Inspectors are responsible for enforcing health and safety legislation and regulations.
Course Duration
The duration of a NEBOSH course can vary depending on the type of course you choose to take and the delivery method. The following are approximate durations for some of the most popular NEBOSH courses:
NEBOSH General Certificate: The course is usually delivered over 10 days of full-time study, but can also be taken part-time over a longer period of time.
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate: This course is usually delivered over 5 days of full-time study, but can also be taken part-time.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate: This course is usually delivered over 10 days of full-time study, but can also be taken part-time.
NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate: This course is usually delivered over 10 days of full-time study, but can also be taken part-time.
NEBOSH International General Certificate: This course is usually delivered over 10-14 days of full-time study, but can also be taken part-time.
