NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award Qualification (NEBOSH HSA) provides the perfect introduction to individuals looking for a good understanding of Workplace health & safety or who are looking to start a career in Health and Safety.
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award Qualification covers the principles of health and safety rather than specific law, focusing on common workplace hazards and how to identify and control them. This qualification is particularly relevant for team leaders, supervisors, facilities managers and anyone wishing to ensure they work safely.
Benefits of achieving the NEBOSH Safety at Work Award Qualification
- Valued by employers – both in the UK and internationally
- Provides confidence to handle workplace hazards effectively
- Provides an excellent foundation for further NEBOSH qualifications
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Why choose RRC?
RRC offer you a premium service as a NEBOSH Award provider:
- RRC is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner - Guaranteeing you the best learning experience
- 90+ years experience in training & education
- 45 years experience in delivering health and safety training
- Choice of learning methods
- Teaching and support from a team of 50 NEBOSH approved expert tutors
RRC is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner delivering NEBOSH Award courses worldwide
- Online: Flexible, self paced study, around 26 hours of study – worldwide
- Classroom: Tutor led 3 day course + assessment - Available in English
- In-Company Training: worldwide
Learning Methods
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Course Content
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award consists of one unit which must be successfully completed within six months to achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety Award qualification.
Unit HSA1: Health and Safety at Work
- Why and how you manage health and safety
- Dealing with common workplace hazards
- Stopping incidents and ill-health before they happen
- Learning from incidents
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
This qualification is available to study in English or Arabic. For learners studying in English, it is important they have a suitable standard of English language so they can understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.
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Assessment Details
Assessment:
Units HSA1 of the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award is assessed by a three-hour workplace health and safety review which should be carried out in the learner's own workplace.
Exams are on-demand throughout the year.
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Payment Plans
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.
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FAQs
How long does the NEBOSH 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.
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 try the Online course before I buy?Yes, you can sign up for a free online course trial here.
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 that can be accessed 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 my assessment?If you do not pass your assessment, you can book a re-sit with our Exams Team.Â
You can find out more about your options here.
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 HSA 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.
Corporate Training
RRC is a fully approved NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner and can help you cost-effectively train your staff.
- In-Company Classroom, Live Online or Blended courses: effective and cost & time efficient. Available Worldwide.
- Training Contracts: send your staff to our open Classroom, Live Online or Blended courses at discounted rates
- Online: ideal for training teams across multiple sites, with discounts on standard fees for bulk licences
- Bespoke: courses can be tailored to meet your specific sector and/or translated into any language
Resource Materials
RRC's Resources for Training providers give you everything you need to deliver high quality training. Our course materials are highly respected and are used worldwide by over 200 training providers and educational organisations.
They are developed by our dedicated in-house team and written by the very best subject tutors to ensure the highest quality content that meets the syllabus requirements of the relevant awarding bodies. Our materials are also continuously maintained with regular reviews and updates, with major revisions notified quarterly.
The course content was very valuable, competent teaching and very proactive involving group discussions, exercises, case studies, mock test questions. Definitely improves your perspective on workplace health and safetyÂ
The course content, pacing and assessment are well designed and anyone who has the chance to undertake an RRC NEBOSH qualification should do so, in my opinion.
I found Andy [the tutor] very approachable and the group discussions opened my eyes to a different way of thinking.Â
I recommend RRC learning centre as they provide sufficient and up-to-date online study material. they have very supportive and professional tutors who answer your questions with simple and direct information in a timely manner
Thank you very much for help & support... RRC online learning platform was fantastic and very helpful. I will highly recommend RRC to my friends who want to develop their self in HSE.
As soon as I registered to undertake my NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with RRC they provided me with clear and detailed information on all aspects of the course. Any queries were answered quickly by the dedicated Customer Services…
As soon as I registered to undertake my NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with RRC they provided me with clear and detailed information on all aspects of the course. Any queries were answered quickly by the dedicated Customer Services team.
The tutor, Steve, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and the practical application and examples he used and explained really helped me through the exam.
The Live Online course was well structured and the RRC platform is really user-friendly and easy to use.
I would recommend RRC as a learning partner to anyone looking to undertake professional health and safety qualifications. I was so impressed by the service I received from RRC, I have decided to stay with them to continue my professional development and start my NEBOSH National Diploma
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and highly recommend other people to do a NEBOSH course through RRC International.
Thought the course was nicely laid out, well delivered and easy to follow.
Thank you as well for your constant support during this part of my journey with NEBOSH. Thank you for your amazing lectures and feedbacks and thank you for being so supportive during the learning process!
I highly recommend this course. It is delivered by professional trainers who use their knowledge and the knowledge/experience of the students to deepen the learning.Â
Thanks for all your help through these difficult times, a superb training provider, would highly recommend.
Good course materials and trainer presented very efficiently.
I found RRC during a tough time as many people have been through in recent times. This subject is something I've always had an interest in and gave me something to focus on. I just want to thank…
I found RRC during a tough time as many people have been through in recent times. This subject is something I've always had an interest in and gave me something to focus on. I just want to thank you and your team.
The course material provided were really informative not just for the course but to also use in my daily work. The main difference for me was the tutor... I would not hesitate recommending them.
The course was very useful and I have learned a lot from the excellent tutor Mr. Hassan, who kept us very interested, and I was impressed by the whole experience of making the learning process an enjoyable one.
The course was very fluent, easy going, and although there was lots of information to review, the tutor did a very good job in keeping us interested and explained everything. Great content and materials.
After failing my first attempt... I attended your revision course, I have to say the tips you gave me were invaluable, I completely changed my approach from the first exam.
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