NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

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Recognised and valued by employers – both in the UK and Internationally

Improves career prospects – Most requested qualification by employers
Entitled to Technician Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)
Entitled to apply to the IFE for technician grade

Entry and Admissions

ANCILLARY AWARD:CPD

STUDY MODE: Part time

DELIVERY METHOD: Campus

COURSE LENGTH: 10 days plus one day exam

SCHOOL: School of Engineering

PARTNER COLLEGES: No Partner College

CAMPUS: Preston

START DATE: 16-20 November 2020

Entry Requirements:

There are no specific barriers, in terms of academic qualifications, skills or experience for entry to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management programme. However, it should be noted that currently the assessments are offered, and must be answered, in English only. The standard of English required by candidates studying for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management must be such that they can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. Candidates undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests in order to be accepted onto a National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management programme.

Course Content

The NEBOSH National Fire Certificate is based on UK law. It is made up of three units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEB0SH National Construction Certificate Qualification

Unit NG1: Management of Health and Safety

Why should we manage health and safety
How do health and safety management systems work and what do they look like
Managing risk – understanding people and processes
Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Act

Assessed by a two-hour written exam

Unit FC1: Fire Safety and Risk Management

Managing Fire Safety
Principles of Fire and Explosion
Causes and Prevention of Fires and Explosions
Fire Protection in Buildings
Safety of People in the Event of Fire
Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Assessed by a two hour written exam

Unit FC2: Fire Safety Practical Application

Assessed by a two hour work based practical assessment.

Valued internationally by employers
Improve your career prospects – NEBOSH Certificate holders are in high demand throughout the world.
Entitled to Technician Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH).
Entitled to Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM).
Entitled to IIFE for technician grade

Learning Environment & Assessment

Legal requirements for health and safety at work
Implementation of health and safety management systems and managing fire safety
Identification of workplace fire hazards
Methods of fire hazard control
Practical application of knowledge and understanding via a fire risk assessment.

Unit NGC1: 36 hours tuition and 23 hours private study Unit FC1: 29 hours tuition and 24 hours private study Unit FC2: 4 hours tuition and 4 hours private study

Units NGC1 and FC1 of the NEBOSH National Fire Certificate are each assessed by two-hour written examinations. Unit FC2 is assessed by a two-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).

Academic Expertise

The University of Central Lancashire are experts in the design and delivery of health and fire safety training throughout the world. The course is delivered by academics and practitioners with extensive experience in the field.

Industry links & professional accreditation

Entitled to Technician Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH).
Entitled to Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM).
Entitled to IIFE for technician grade

Fees & Funding

You can contact the Student Fees and Funding Team via phone, email, or post. If you are on the campus you can call into The 'i', for advice.
Tel: +44 (0)1772 892440
Email: SFFTeam@uclan.ac.uk
Student Fees and Funding Team, Foster Building 117, UCLan, Preston, PR1 2HE

Course Fee: £1400 + VAT plus £115 NEBOSH Fee

For 2018/19 fees please refer to our fees page.