NEBOSH
NEBOSH | |
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Formation | 1979 |
Type | Educational Organisation |
Headquarters | Leicester |
Location | United Kingdom |
Official languages | English |
Chief Executive | Teresa Budworth |
Key people | David Morris (Chairman) |
Budget | £ 3 930 701 [1] |
Website | http://www.nebosh.org.uk/ |
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health is a UK examination board which sets the syllabuses and methods of assessment for vocational qualifications. It was founded in 1979 as an examining and awarding body with charitable status[2]. It provides certificates and diplomas in health, safety and environmental matters. It does not provide courses itself, but sets examinations and accredits other organizations who do the actual teaching. Courses are provided and examinations taken in 65 countries as well as the UK [3]. It is itself accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority of England.
Address
Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QW UK
History
NEBOSH was set up in 1979 as the National Safety Examinations Board, but quickly changed to its present name, with Richard Booth as the first Chair.[4] The first NEBOSH approved examinations were held in 1980, for modules leading to an Ordinary Level and Higher Level Certificate.[4]. Qualifications were later expanded to include a Diploma. In 1992 it was incorporated as a limited company and registered as a charity: in 1999 it moved to its present premises.[4] In 2000 it was accredited by the QCA and in 2001 introduced post-nominals for holders of certain of its qualifications.[4] In 2006 the 100,000 General Cerificate was awarded.[4]
Certificates
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
- National Certificate in Environmental Management
- National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work
- International Certificare in Construction Health and Safety (pilot)
- International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety (pilot)
Diplomas
- National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Diploma in Environmental Management
See also
References
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- ↑ NEBOSH Annual Report 2009
- ↑ http://www.nebosh.org.uk/ NEBOSH website
- ↑ 2007 Annual Report
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 30 Years of NEBOSH