The assessment can be completed anywhere within the workplace.
How long does the Award take to complete?
This will depend on how you choose to study. The Classroom course is 3 days plus assessment. For Online study on average, learners complete this course in around 2-3 months.
How long does the assessment take?
The assessment should take around 3 hours to complete.
What does the practical assessment involve?
You will need to carry out a risk assessment within a workplace.
What does Gold Learning Partner mean?
RRC are delighted to have been evaluated as a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, the highest level in the NEBOSH Learning Partner programme.
NEBOSH introduced a Learning Partner Programme in September 2019 which recognises those Learning Partners that provide learners with the best possible learning experience.
All NEBOSH Learning Partners have been classified based on their performance against the programme’s principles which represent global best practice in the provision of course tuition and support. The key principles are:
- Ensure all learners understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from their Learning Provider
- Create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages interaction that is appropriate for the course and type of delivery
- Provide accurate course materials and continually update and improve them
- Ensure tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, competent and engaging
- Give learners feedback on their progress and provide appropriate support
- Review course delivery and learner feedback and action as necessary
Learner Partner Status
Learning Partners can be identified as follows:
- Gold - greatly exceeds the principles
- Silver - exceeds the principles
- Bronze - meets the principles
Can I pay the course fees in instalments?
Course fees can be paid in up to a maximum of four monthly instalments. For UK customers instalments can be paid over 10 months. Click here for more information.
What is the difference between Online, Live Online, e-Learning and Distance Learning?
Live Online is delivered in real time through zoom and is very similar to a classroom course. The tutor will deliver the course with breaks to allow time for group work, exercises and private study.
Online & elearning are just different words for the same thing and mean a flexible self study course delivery with tutor support you can access via email. Distance Learning, means learning at a distance but is commonly used to describe the more traditional paper based study, RRC do provide the complete study text which you can download and study off line thus giving you the option of how you study the course
What happens if I fail the assessment?
If you do not pass your assessment, you can book a re-sit with our Exams Team.
Can I do the assessement online?
The assessment can be done in person at your workplace or can be submitted online through the RRC learning portal.
Can I study the NEBOSH Certificate once I have completed this course?
There are no specific entry requirements for the NEBOSH Certificate so you do not have to study the HSW first; however having this Award will give you an excellent introduction to the subject.
Do I have to pay VAT if I am based outside the UK?
Only companies outside of the UK who can provide a valid VAT number will be exempt from VAT. All individuals irrespective of their location will have to pay VAT.
