This course is suitable for supervisors, managers, and safety representatives to provide a broad understanding of health and safety issues, equipping learners to contribute to a more effective management of workplace risk.
The award comprises of three modules:
Unit NG1 - Elements Covered - in preparation for the Open Book Examination
- 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
Unit NG2 – Elements covered - in preparation for the practical assessment
- Physical and psychological health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Chemical and biological agents
- General Workplace issues
- Work equipment
- Fire
- Electricity
Duration:
This course is delivered over two weeks:
- Week 1 – NG1 (Monday to Friday)
- Week 2 – NG2 (Monday to Friday)
- Practical Examination - Open Book Examination
- Closing Interview (post examination)
How is the course assessed:
- Open book examination (NG1) (exam open for 24 hours)
- Practical examination (NG2) which must be completed and submitted within two weeks of the written exam
- Closing interview post examination – arranged via MS Teams or Zoom
Course Training Dates:
Course 1:
NG1 - 2nd - 6th June 2025
NG2 - 16th - 20th June 2025
Open Book Examination - Wednesday 9th July 2025
Course 2:
NG1 - 3rd - 7th November 2025
NG2 - 17th - 21st November 2025
Open Book Examination - Wednesday 10th December 2025
Where is the course held:
This course is delivered onsite at:
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
MFRS Training & Development Academy,
100A Long Lane
Aintree
Liverpool
L9 7BL
Cost:
Please contact the Business Development Department for details.
See below costs for examination re-sits:
NG1 OBE Exam Re-sit: £89.00 (no vat)
NG2 Submission: £89.00 (no vat)
EAR Type 2: £118.00 (no vat)
Certification:
Certificates will be awarded to all students on successful completion of the training course.
MFRS Will supply:
- Full tuition & support
- Nebosh course book and learning materials
- Nebosh registration for examination
- Lunch and refreshments for each day
- Car parking
Full Terms and Conditions apply
For further information and to make a booking, please contact our friendly team:
Adele Doran - Business Development Manager
e: neboshmb@merseyfire.gov.uk
t: 0151 296 5000