Ways to Take a NEBOSH Course

If you’re thinking about studying a Health and Safety training course, you will have probably found Nebosh come up, as the most widely recognised awarding body. Nebosh is considered the ideal route to developing yourself professionally.

There is a wide range of Nebosh qualifications suitable for all job roles and industry sectors. There are Nebosh courses available for people working, are involved and or have responsibilities in different industries such as:

• Construction (NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Course) ,
• Oil and Gas (NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety Course)
• Fire Responsibilities (NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate previously known as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management).

Astutis has created a blog to help better understand the different levels of the NEBOSH Qualifications and decide which is the best fit based on your and your team’s needs. Discover the blog here.

Once you have decided the right course for you, the next step is to decide the learning method. The following learning methods are available for the NEBOSH Courses: Online, Distance or Classroom.

Learning Methods Available

Usually your circumstantial factors will affect your choice of NEBOSH course methods. Flexibility, cost, your personal learning approach to learning and motivation are only a few factors affecting your choice. Let’s review the different ways you can take this course:

Online Learning

Online learning, also known as e-learning, offers a very flexible way of doing a course: you choose when and where you study with no restrictions.

You need a reliable internet connection and device i.e. laptop, computer, tablet or even a mobile phone. The course resources will be accessed online. The NEBOSH course will be hosted on a Learning Management System (LMS); (An LMS is a piece of software that delivers training courses).

Online learning will present the NEBOSH course content as a mix of media i.e. text, images, audio, videos, animations and interactive activities. The key health and safety concepts are presented using multimedia and interactive activities to develop your understanding of the topic and make it more interesting rather than just passively reading.

Confirm with your course provider what exactly their NEBOSH online course offers to decide if it is right for you, for example:

• Easy-to-use navigation of the media
• Discussion forums with other learners and tutors
• Webinars
• Practice questions and exams with feedback to check your understanding
• Progress check points throughout the course
• Resources such as a glossary, weblinks, support materials
• Ongoing support from a tutor and IT help desk.

Discover Astutis' Online Learning NEBOSH Courses and start your NEBOSH journey at your own pace today. 

Distance Learning

Distance learning involves planning and managing your own NEBOSH studies using your course materials to read and study. You can access materials online, download and save them so you’re in full control of your learning. Once you’ve downloaded your materials, you don’t need internet access to study.

Distance learning materials are text and image based and are ideal for the motivated and self-disciplined learner.

Find out what’s included in a NEBOSH distance learning course from potential course providers:

• Access to discussion forums with other learners and tutors
• Webinars to support your learning
• Practice exams with feedback
• Easy-to-use navigation of the course materials
• Ongoing support from a tutor

Explore more about Distance Learning and discover the available NEBOSH Course. 

Classroom Learning

The classroom method of learning (also known as face-to-face) is led by a specialist NEBOSH tutor with a group of students, held on set days and at fixed times in a venue.

This traditional course method means you have a tutor in front of a group of learners to direct the learning and share knowledge and experiences. You have the opportunity to work in groups with other learners talking through scenarios and questions.

Class learning requires you to take time out of your job and commit to attending a course for the full duration. It is not recommended to miss any days of a classroom course.

It will depend on the provider and course length on how the days are organised i.e. the Nebosh Certificates are often 5 consecutive days for the first unit with a break of 2-4 weeks before the second unit of 5 consecutive days. Some colleges may offer a day release over 2 to 3 months.

Find out more information on the classroom NEBOSH course from potential course providers:

• NEBOSH tutor(s)’ experience and qualifications
• Number of learners typically on the NEBOSH course. The ideal is to have enough for effective interaction but not too many to limit everyone’s chance to contribute.
• Format of a typical training day

Access Astutis' Classroom Learning courses available in venues across the nation here.

Which Learning Method is Right for Me?

To choose the right method of course for you, decide which approach to learning you can identify better with on the 2 methods below:

Whatever method you choose for your NEBOSH course the value and recognition of the course is the same, once you have successfully completed it.

How Long will my NEBOSH Course Take?

If you are looking at a classroom-based course, the number of days the course lasts may vary slightly but the number of hours is determined by NEBOSH, outlined in the table below as a minimum. All course providers must offer the required number of hours of tuition on all course methods.

It’s worth taking spending some time evaluating the different ways of taking a NEBOSH course so you can choose the right method to suit you. Always ask a potential course provider for a sample of the learning methods for example with access to an online demo, sample of course materials, videos to help you to really assess the best way to pass your Nebosh exam and develop your understanding of health and safety for your job.

Astutis is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner. All NEBOSH courses are developed in-house by a team of expert learning designers. Learners are equipped with all practical skills needed to deal with a variety of health and safety issues in the workplace. Explore all available NEBOSH Courses and start your learning journey here by clicking the button below!