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NEBOSH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING & CERTIFICATION via e-LEARNING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1

-Introduction . What is Nebosh? . SHEilds . WorkSafe Capabilities Ltd

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Part 2

-Courses

v . NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health vi . NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management . NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health vii viii . NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction Safety & Health . NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operation Safety ix . NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management x

Part 3

-e-Learning

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Part 4

-Benefits Of Nebosh Certification Part 5

-Schedule of Costs Part 6

-Enrolment and Commencement Procedure - Accreditation

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Part 1

Introduction

Introduction

Why seek a Health and Safety Qualification?

Nakumatt Downtown. Libra House. Kariobangi Light Industries. Kenya Pipeline Mukuru Slums.

Chernobyl, Russia. Union Carbide, Bhopal, India. Mtongwe Ferry. Sachangwan. Countless fatal road accidents and school dormitory fires.

All these disasters that resulted in massive loss of life are just some of the more spectacular examples of safety risk management failures, arising out of gaps in risk awareness and identification.

Every day, we receive reports of grisly accidents on the road, at home and at work. Fires, car crashes and falls.

A career cut suddenly short. A promising life tragically ended. A young family left destitute. Sometimes, these happen to someone you know, a family member, a loved one, a colleague, a friend, or even ourselves!

We all feel helpless in the face of these horrific fates, but still wonder if there isn’t something we can personally do to stop the tragedies from happening.

Well, there is!

One way to effectively prevent recurrence is Safety Management Training.

Taking a health and safety course equips you with the tools to manage risks and help ourselves and others prevent accidents, most of which are borne out of a lack of knowledge or appreciation of dangerous situations.

What is Occupational Health and Safety Management Occupational Health and Safety Management is a function that enhances organizational performance by predicting operational, procedural or environmental risks and threats before they occur. Safety Management is a strategic process that identifies, assesses and addresses safety issues for employees and the organization.

Beyond being a pre-emptive and preventative process, safety management also corrects deficiencies and performance errors.

The objective of safety management is therefore, to prevent human injury or loss of life, and to avoid damage to the environment and to property.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2007 requires, amongst other things, employers to keep their employees safe in the workplace.

There is therefore a significant need for effective health and safety management in the workplace. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently estimated that the total cost of occupational accidents and illnesses amounts to approximately 4% of the world’s GDP!

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In a world where employers are increasingly conscious of risk and liabilities arising from poor accident records, having a Health and Safety qualification may also help increase your employability chances and career prospects, whatever your current background, especially in the growing high-risk industries of Oil and Gas, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure and General Construction.

Indeed, it may be that, as some of these sectors and regulation matures, it will be mandatory to possess health and safety qualifications in order to participate as a player in these industries.

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What is NEBOSH NEBOSH is an acronym that stands for the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health.

NEBOSH was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of globally recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.

Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract around 50,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 600 course providers, with exams taken in over 110 countries around the world. In 2014, NEBOSH were awarded Britain's highest accolade for trade success, the Queen's Award for Enterprise, for their "outstanding achievement" in International Trade.

NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by the relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). This means that successful candidates can apply to use letters such as TechIOSH, GradIOSH, CMIOSH, and MIIRSM after their name.

NEBOSH examinations and assessments are set by its professionally qualified staff assisted by external examiners; most of whom are Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners or Chartered Environmentalists operating within industry, the public sector or in enforcement. The technical standards are overseen by a Qualification and Technical Council with representatives drawn from national institutions.

NEBOSH doesn’t deliver health and safety training courses; instead it provides syllabuses, exams and assignments to Accredited Course Providers, such as SHEilds, who in turn deliver training courses to prepare candidates for NEBOSH qualifications.

Those working in health and safety are often required to hold the appropriate NEBOSH qualification for their job role, and for many, career progression is closely linked to enhanced NEBOSH qualifications.

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stablished in 1995 by its founder Mike Shields, SHEilds concentrated on offering a quality local Health and Safety consultancy service, developing solutions for the local commerce.

In December 2002 SHEilds became incorporated in the UK and has grown into one of the largest NEBOSH health and safety training providers globally. SHEilds continue to use the same ethos throughout their development around the world.

“SHEilds quality of service and NEBOSH training materials are second to none, they treat every client as an individual and their main objective is to raise people’s knowledge and make the world of work a safer place through training."

SHEilds are a global leader in eLearning courses, specialising in Health Safety and Environmental qualifications. They are accredited by awarding bodies such as the UK’s National Examination Board of Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) and the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH).

SHEilds have NEBOSH students in every continent, and facilitate NEBOSH training and examinations globally. They strive to make training and examinations available wherever possible in the world, and work tirelessly to this end.

Their clients are serviced from the following local offices: • Hull, United Kingdom.

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Doha, Qatar.

• Mumbai, India.

• Hyderabad, India.

• New Delhi, India.

• Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Aberdeen, UK. • Sao Paulo, Brazil.

• Lahore, Pakistan.

• Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Accra, Ghana.

• Lagos, Nigeria.

SHEilds specialises in supporting businesses in their safety, health and environmental needs, ensuring that the moral and legal obligations placed on them are met in full. They offer a comprehensive range of safety, health, environmental and hygiene services and training packages. They aim to ensure that their clients maximise their business potential through reducing lost time, accidents, ill health, legal costs and insurance costs.

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WORKSAFE CAPABILITIES LTD WorkSafe Capabilities Limited (WCL) is the training support business of WorkSafe Risk Management

WRMC has been the Project Safety Manager on major construction CAPEX Projects worth in excess of KES.40 billion for large breweries in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Nigeria since 2009.

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Consultants Limited (WRMC). Both companies are registered in Kenya.

This experience has revealed a need for affordable, flexible and accessible Occupational Health and Safety Training support across the region, which informed the establishment of WorkSafe Capabilities Limited. On this basis, we sought and obtained, appointment as the Africa Sales Agent for SHEilds, UK. Our Mission is to facilitate quality, globally-recognised training in Africa, to enable local professionals take advantage of emerging opportunities in industry and commerce, both locally and abroad.

WCL will provide the link between the student and SHEilds, particularly with regard to securing price discounts that accrue to the student, and make the courses affordable.

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Part 2

COURSES (A) NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health Course Overview

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The NEBOSH International Diploma is designed for individuals who want to progress their career in health

& safety and to develop the international knowledge and skills in order to become an international health & safety practitioner.

All occupational health & safety practitioners (OHASPs) need to have a common core of knowledge in order to practice effectively. This common core of knowledge must be transferable between the different occupational sectors in which OHASPs may work, ranging across all parts of industry, commerce and the public sector. The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an OHASP. There are no prerequisite entry requirements, though students will find it helpful to have completed the International General Certificate first. Students should also be aware that this is a demanding qualification approximately equivalent to third year degree level - and they therefore may find it very difficult if they do not have this background knowledge and/or the ability and application to study at this level.

Syllabus Summary (August 2011 Specification) • Unit A: Managing health and safety • Unit B: Hazardous agents in the workplace • Unit C: Workplace and work equipment • Unit D: Application of health and safety theory and practice (Assignment)

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The examination comprises of one 3-hour written paper for each of the core units (A, B & C) (three 3-hour examinations in total). Students must complete a workplace-based assignment for unit D. Only students who have enrolled with NEBOSH through an accredited centre are eligible to register for the examination.

By completing the NEBOSH IGC course prior to undertaking this qualification, you will have better underpinning knowledge of the core subject; therefore ensuring you are better prepared for your NEBOSH International Diploma studies and potentially help increase your pass rate!

Examinations are held twice each year. In January and July.

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(B) NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management Course Overview

The NEBOSH Environmental Diploma is designed to equip health and safety practitioners with an appropriate

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professional level qualification to undertake responsibilities in relation to the risks of damage to the environment posed by work activities.

The intended learning outcomes are that holders of this award should be able to: • Advise management on the likely environmental impact of an organisation's activities and the action needed to avoid or minimise the harmful effects.

• Arrange for appropriate action to be taken either by themselves or in co-operation with other specialist staff.

• Appreciate the inter-relationship between actions taken to protect workpeople and those taken to protect the environment so that the best combination of measures is adopted.

There are no formal entry requirements; prospective candidates should be advised that this is a professional level qualification. The NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management is intended primarily for those responsible for environmental management.

Syllabus Summary (September 2010 Specification) The syllabus comprises two core modules: • ED1: Management of environmental risk • ED2: Application of environmental risk theory and practice

Examination details The examination comprises of one 3-hour written paper where candidates are required to select five from eight questions.. There is also a 4,000-word workplace based project to complete.

Examinations are held two times a year. In June and December.

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(C) NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health Course Overview

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is designed for managers, supervisors, worker representatives

and others who require an understanding of health and safety principles and practices. Candidates are likely to be employees of large organisations operating outside the UK, or of multinational companies already working to international standards but who need to adapt these to accord with local needs and practice.

The syllabus omits specific reference to any national legal requirements but, instead, focuses on international standards, in particular ILO codes of practice. In common with the national award, however, the syllabus is structured according to a recognised management framework.

There are no specific entry requirements, in terms of academic qualifications, skills or experience for this programme.

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Syllabus Summary (March 2011 Specification) IGC1 • Foundations in health and safety • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Policy • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Organising • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Planning • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Measuring, audit and review IGC2 • Workplace hazards and risk control • Transport hazards and risk control • Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control • Work equipment hazards and risk control • Electrical safety • Fire safety • Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control • Physical and psychological health hazards and control

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The examination comprises of two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment. Each written paper consists of one 'long-answer' question and ten 'short-answer' questions. All questions are compulsory. The practical assessment consists of carrying out a risk assessment of a workplace and preparing a short report.

This qualification is excellent pre study material for the NEBOSH International Diploma and Technical Oil & Gas certificate courses. The content and examination preparation can increase your potential pass marks by up to 25%.

This qualification is unitised; therefore if you have successfully completed either the NEBOSH International, Fire or Construction courses within the past 5 years, you are exempt from re-sitting the IGC1 paper from the IGC examinations. Reducing your required study.

Examinations are held four times a year. In March, June, September and December.

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(D) NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction Safety & Health Course Overview

The International Construction Certificate is designed for supervisors and managers within the international

construction industry and is designed to provide a sound breadth of underpinning knowledge that enables them to discharge more effectively their duties with respect to health and safety in construction activities and is designed to cover general health and safety issues within a construction context as well as placing emphasis on the specific construction issues that make the industry amongst the most dangerous in which to work.

There are no specific entry requirements, in terms of academic qualifications, skills or experience for this programme.

Syllabus Summary (May 2010 Specification):

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IGC1 • Foundations in health and safety • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Policy • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Organising • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Planning • Health and safety management systems (SMS): Measuring, audit and review ICC1 • Construction management • Construction activities hazards and control • Movement of people and vehicles: Hazards and control • Manual and mechanical handling: Hazards and control • Work equipment: Hazards and risk control • Electrical hazards and control • Fire hazards and control • Chemical and biological health hazards and control • Physical and psychological health: Hazards and control • Working at height: Hazards and control • Excavation work and confined spaces: Hazards and control • Demolition hazards and control

Examination Details The examination comprises of two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment. Each written paper consists of one 'long-answer' question and ten 'short-answer' questions. All questions are compulsory. The practical assessment consists of carrying out a risk assessment of a workplace and preparing a short report.

This qualification is unitised; therefore if you have successfully completed the NEBOSH IGC course within the past 5 years, you are exempt from re-sitting the IGC1 examinations. Reducing your required study!

Examinations are held four times a year. In March, June, September and December.

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(E) NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operation Safety Course Overview

This qualification is specifically designed for people with safety responsibility in the oil and gas industry. The

qualification focuses on international standards and management systems, enabling students to effectively discharge workplace safety responsibilities both onshore and offshore. The Certificate also highlights the importance of process safety management in the oil and gas industry.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, however it is highly recommended that students have an existing underpinning knowledge of safety issues or have completed any NEBOSH Certificate level qualification previously.

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Syllabus Summary (May 2010 Specification) ELEMENT 1: Health, Safety and Environmental Management in context • Learning from Incidents • Hazards inherent in oil and gas • Risk management techniques used in the oil and gas industries • Safety cases and safety reports ELEMENT 2: Hydrocarbon Process Safety 1 • Contractor management • Process safety management (PSM) • Role and purpose of a 'permit-to-work' system • Key principles of shift handover • Plant operations and maintenance ELEMENT 3: Hydrocarbon Process Safety 2 • Failure modes • Safety critical equipment controls • Safe storage of hydrocarbons • Furnace and boiler operations ELEMENT 4: Fire Protection and Emergency Response • Fire and explosion risk in the oil and gas industries •Emergency response ELEMENT 5: Logistics and Transport Operations • Marine transport • Land transport

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The examination comprises of a one 2-hour written paper, which consists of one 'long-answer' question and ten 'short-answer' questions. All questions are compulsory.

Students who have successfully completed the NEBOSH IGC prior to undertaking this IOG qualification, usually gain up to a 25% higher pass mark on their NEBOSH International Oil & Gas examinations!

Examinations are held four times a year. In March, June, September and December.

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(F) NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management Course Overview

The NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate aims to build on the success of the General

Certificate. The Fire Certificate has been designed for managers, supervisors, employee representatives and those embarking on a role with fire safety responsibility and aims to equip holders to contribute to the conduct and review of fire risk assessments and fire preventive and protective measures within most workplaces.

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Syllabus Summary (August 2010 specification): NGC1 • Foundations in health and safety • Health and safety management systems (SMS) - Policy • Health and safety management systems (SMS) - Organising • Health and safety management systems (SMS) - Planning • Health and safety management systems (SMS) - Measuring, audit and review

FC1 • Managing fire safety • Principles of fire and explosion • Causes and prevention of fire • Fire protection in buildings • Safety of people in the event of a fire • Fire risk assessment

Examination Details The examination comprises of two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment. Each written paper consists of one 'long-answer' question and ten 'short-answer' questions. All questions are compulsory. The practical assessment consists of carrying out a risk assessment of a workplace and preparing a short report.

This qualification is unitised; therefore if you have successfully completed the NEBOSH IGC course within the past 5 years, you are exempt from re-sitting the IGC1 examinations. Reducing your required study!

Examinations are held four times a year. In March, June, September and December.

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Part 3

e-Learning What is e-Learning?

e-Learning is the way forward in studying. No longer are you tied down to classroom start dates and designated study times, eLearning allows students the flexibility to incorporate study into their daily lives. eLearning works around you. Once you are signed up and logged on, the course begins.

Some of the advantages and benefits of eLearning; • Learning is self-paced. Speed up or slow down your study as necessary.

• Learning is self-directed. Choose the content and tools that best suits your learning needs.

• The course incorporates different delivery methods, including video and audio. Choose the content and tools that best suits your learning needs.

• 24/7 accessibility to your course. If you can access the Internet, you can access your course.

• Study anytime,anywhere.

• Learning is self-scheduled. You have the ability to incorporate study time into your daily life.

• Online learning does not require physical attendance.

One of the main benefits of eLearning is that you have control over what to study and when. You have the flexibility to study in the order that best suits you, and at the pace of your choice.

The courses are designed to stimulate all modes of learning, incorporating text, videos, photographs and diagrams as well as offering additional study aids to ensure as much information as possible is retained. To actively engage students, multi-choice questions, self-assessment tests, mock exams and other inter-active quizzes are included, allowing students to gauge their progress.

Just because you are undertaking an eLearning course does not mean you are alone in your study. Tutors for each course are easily contactable via telephone, online chat or email and other students are only a message away on the forums. The forums are a meeting ground for all students and tutors to discuss ideas, questions and study methods in a quick and efficient manner.

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Part 4 To Employers

Benefits of Nebosh Certification

A safer workplace Health and safety is important. It protects people from injury and loss of life. Consequently, people with NEBOSH Qualifications know how to help their employer avoid prosecution, litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation, wherever they operate.

Assurance

Benefits

An employer whose employees are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to health and safety. A NEBOSH Qualification provides an assurance of safety - something that can help employers achieve recognised standards and even win new business.

Return on investment An employee with a NEBOSH Qualification has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern global workplace. The modular qualification structure and variety of available course formats enables candidates and employers to arrange training around the needs of the business.

To Individuals You will develop expert knowledge in the operational risk management of workplace hazards and learn how risk management is driven by highly trained safety, health and environmental professionals.

You will be able to drive continual improvement and comply with legal requirements. This Qualification will give you confidence in creating positive workplace cultures surrounding safety, health and environmental management.

OHS is an area of prime importance in the management of enterprises and other workplaces, generating a demand for qualified occupational health and safety professionals.

Through the focus on competency development and application across a diverse range of industries, NEBOSH Qualifications provide successful candidates with a real advantage in today’s job market.

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A NEBOSH Qualification is a route the following roles within Health and Safety Management Practice; • Safety Officer • Health and Safety Manager • Occupational Health and Safety Advisor • Occupational Health and Safety Inspector • Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator • Environmental Auditor • Health and Safety Consultant • Health and Safety Auditor

Benefits

Potential demand for these skills may come from; • Manufacturers • Construction Companies • Oil and Gas Companies (Upstream and Downstream) • Mining Companies • Insurance Companies • Fire Protection Companies • Geothermal and other Energy Producers • Regulatory Authorities (NEMA, NTSA, DOHSS, NCA etc.)

• NGO Sector • County Governments • Construction Project Managers • Facilities Management Companies • Transport and Logistics Companies A NEBOSH Qualification is an excellent foundation for; • Professionals who would like to enter the OHS field • Experienced Safety Professionals who wish to pursue professional certification or improve their chances of promotion • Gaining real competencies in the field of Health and Safety regardless of the industry one works in currently.

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Part 5

Schedule of Costs

• NEBOSH International Diploma

£2020

• NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management

£850

• NEBOSH International General Certificate

£690

• NEBOSH International Oil and Gas Certificate

£660

• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Safety & Health

£690

• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management

£690

These costs are inclusive of Exam Registration Fees and the Sitting Fee at British Council, but exclude VAT. Please note that examination registrations and sitting fees are payable per set of examination sittings. SHEilds will only register a candidate for one (1) examination sitting per fee paid.

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Enrolment and Commencement Procedure • Complete the Enrolment Form for the required course • Submit the Form along with the full payment • You will receive your Log-in Details via email • Log-in to the SHEilds e-Learning Platform • Start your course • Go on, make a difference!

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To whom it may concern I am very pleased to confirm that WorkSafe Capabilities Ltd have been appointed as a sales agent for SHEilds to cover the Africa continent and will be working with SHEilds for NEBOSH and IOSH courses both e-learning and potentially in time classroom courses.

This agreement was concluded in September 2014 and the agent agreement is for an initial 12 months with the option for a long term partnership from both parties, the contract was agreed by myself Paul Cook as manager for SHEilds South Africa and Paul Koigi on behalf of WorkSafe Capabilities Ltd. If i can assist further please do not hesitate to contact me direct.

Kind Regards Paul Cook Manager SHEilds South Africa SA Head Office Tel: 00271 16754177 Email: paul.cook@sheilds.co.za Web: www.sheilds.org

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