161 - NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
Suitable for managers and safety representatives who have process management responsibilities, the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management provides the key training needed to ensure effective safety practices in the workplace.
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What is the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management?
As the product of NEBOSH and the HSE's combined course design and technical expertise, the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is the recommended qualification for safety professionals in process management industries, including manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. The qualification teaches key skills such as risk management and fire safety procedure, providing the expertise needed to supervise workplaces in the plastic, oil and gas, and other process safety industries.
Employers looking to standardise safety in the workplace can enrol employees on to the course, creating a safer workplace with greater risk awareness. It's also a great choice for aspiring safety professionals in the United Arab Emirates, as many employers look for NEBOSH qualifications when hiring for safety roles.
Benefits for Employers
Increase productivity by reducing employee leave due to workplace accident and injury
Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety to your employees and fellow businesses
Delegate safety responsibilities to fully trained staff with confidence
Benefits for Learners
Earn an accredited qualification to further your career
Take responsibility for health and safety process management in your workplace with the necessary knowledge and skills
Gain a qualification that's suitable for any process safety industry, including plastics, oil and pharmaceuticals
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We pride ourselves on offering the best study support in the industry. From our thriving Facebook student community to direct access to our team of experts and top-tier learning materials, we go above and beyond to ensure you and your staff have everything needed to succeed in their studies.
The Phoenix Pass Pledge
Every Phoenix NEBOSH course entitles you to continue studying free of charge if you fail to meet the required standard in examinations. However, this is rarely necessary. Our pass rate for NEBOSH courses is above industry average, with a high number of credits and distinctions.
Accredited Partner
Phoenix Health and Safety is a NEBOSH Gold Partner. This accreditation means our NEBOSH course materials, tutors, and learning environments are all stamped with excellence.
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management course is ideal for managers, safety representatives and health and safety advisors who work in process industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals in the United Arab Emirates and across the rest of the world.
The course has no formal entry requirements.
The National HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management involves a minimum of 28 taught hours and approximately 20 hours of private study and background reading.
When studied through in-house learning, the course is 4 days.
The online exams are run by NEBOSH every two months. Exams are included in the cost of the course. You will be contacted with regards to exam dates when the course has been booked.
Our classroom course timings are 09:00-17:00 Monday - Friday.
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is a one-unit qualification, consisting of the following elements:
Unit PSM1: Process safety management
Element 1: Process safety leadership
Element 2: Management of process risk
Element 3: Process safety hazard control
Element 4: Fire protection and emergency response
Upon completing the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management, delegates will have an understanding of the following areas of knowledge:
Establishment of process management systems
Asset management and maintenance strategies
Safe start-up and shutdown of process plant
Performance standards for safety critical systems and equipment
Hazards and controls for:
Chemical reactions
Bulk storage of dangerous substances
Fire and explosion
Purpose and features of emergency plans
This unit is divided into the following four key elements:
Process safety leadership
Management of process risk
Process safety hazard control
Fire and explosion protection
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is assessed through a multiple-choice assessment which must be accessed and completed via NEBOSH’s Online Assessment Platform. Learners will be given a 24-hour period in which to complete the exam and can begin at any time within the 24-hour window.
Many candidates who have passed the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management progress to studying the NEBOSH International General Certificate, and from there the degree-level NEBOSH Diploma qualification. It's the ideal path for anyone pursing a safety career, or for employers looking to train their staff on all the essential elements of safety management.
When and how will I receive my NEBOSH results?
Results are provided by NEBOSH after completing the course. NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive after the results have been announced.
What happens if I fail the NEBOSH assessment?
The Phoenix Pass Pledge will cover your additional studies, but you retake the exams at your own cost.
What level are NEBOSH qualifications?
NEBOSH Certificates are level 3, which is equivalent to an A level qualification. NEBOSH Diplomas are level 6, which is equivalent to an Honours Degree.
Are there any entry requirements for NEBOSH Certificates?
There are no entry requirements, which makes a NEBOSH Certificate an ideal starting point for your health and safety training. Learners must have a suitable standard of English language to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
When and how will I receive my results and NEBOSH certificate?
NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive from Phoenix 10-12 weeks after the results have been announced.
Speak to a member of our team today to find out more about the course, as well as what a career in the health and safety industry can do for you.
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