This course is suitable for supervisors, managers, and safety representatives to provide a broad understanding of health and safety issues, equipping learners with the knowledge to contribute to a more effective management of workplace risk.
The award comprises of three modules:
UNIT GNC1 Management of Health and Safety
- Foundations in health and safety policy
- Organising for health and safety
- Promoting a positive health and safety culture
- Risk assessment
- Principles of control
- Monitoring, review and audit
- Incident and Accident Investigation, recording and reporting
UNIT GNC2 Controlling Workplace Hazards
- Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control
- Manual and Mechanical handling hazards and control
- Work equipment hazards and control
- Electrical hazards and control
- Fire hazards and control
- Chemical and biological health hazards and control
- Physical and psychological health hazards and control
- Construction activities – hazards and control
Duration: This course is delivered over two weeks.
- Week 1 – GNC1 (Monday to Friday)
- Week 2 – GNC2 (Monday to Friday)
- Practical Examination - Open Book Examination
- Closing Interview (post examination)
How is the course assessed:
- Open book examination (GNC1) (exam open for 24 hours)
- Practical examination (GNC2) 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 - 18 - 22 May 2026
NG2 - 1 - 5 June 2026
Open Book Examination - 8 July 2026
Course 2:
GNC1 - 7 - 11 September 2026
GNC2 - 21 - 25 September 2026
Open Book Examination - 7 October 2026
Course 4:
GNC1 - 16 - 20 November 2026
GNC2 - 30 November - 4 December 2026
Open Book Examination - 9 December 2026
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:
GNC1 OBE Exam Re-sit: £95.00 (no vat)
GNC2 Submission: £95.00 (no vat)
Enquiry About Results (EAR) Type 2: £126.00 (no vat)
Certification:
Certificates will be awarded to all students on successful completion of the training course.
MFRS Will supply:
- Full tuition and 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 Commercial Admin team:
e: commercialadmin@merseyfire.gov.uk
t: 0151 296 5000
Full Terms & Conditions apply.