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Hi there and welcome to another instalment of the RRC quarterly e-newsletter.
Like me, I expect lots of you will still be recovering from the excitement of the Royal Wedding. With that in mind, we’ve got a jam-packed edition lined up, full of interesting news and features to keep you going. There’s information about our brand new NEBOSH Oil and Gas and NEBOSH International Construction Certificate courses; details of our latest FREE publication; news of our face-to-face IEMA courses; and much more.
As always, if you’re a student with us then it’s vital that you read the Student Focus section for some really important updates to our courses.
It’s always great to hear from our students so if you’ve got any feedback about our e-newsletter then please let us know – just email: [email protected].
Best regards
David Towlson
Lead Tutor and Director of Training and Quality
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Contents
RRC News 2NEW NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate Course 2
FREE Publication on the Seveso II Directive Available Now 3
RRC Moving Nearer to Your Doorstep 3
NEW NEBOSH International Construction Certificate Course 4
IEMA Face-to-Face Courses 5
Safety and Health Expo - May 2011 5
Important Exam Information 6NEBOSH Certificate Exam Dates 6
NEBOSH National Diploma Exam Dates 6
NEBOSH International Diploma Exam Dates 6
NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management Exam Dates 6
RRC Middle East 6
Student Focus 7NEBOSH National Diploma 7
NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management 7
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 8
NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety 8
NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management 8
IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management Systems 8
IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management 9
IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management 9
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NEW NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate CourseRRC are really excited to announce that our NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate course will be available later this month.
There’s a real buzz about this course – it’s full title is the NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety and it‘s focussed on the specific safety issues encountered within the Oil and Gas industry.
Recognised around the world, the course is based on international standards and best practice so you can apply your knowledge to any onshore or offshore installation, wherever you are.
We are offering three study options for the NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate so you can choose the study method that suits you best – e-learning, distance learning (flexible courses - study when and where it suits you) and face-to-face (taught courses available in London, Bahrain, Dubai and in-company).
More information will be available shortly on our website, www.rrc.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 8944 3100.
RRC News
Those of you working in the Oil and Gas
industry might be interested in our FREE
Technical Update on the Seveso II Directive
- read on for more information.
You might also want to take a look at Dr
T’s blog entry on the recent HSE, EA and
SEPA Buncefield report, Buncefield: why did
it happen? Access it from the RRC home
page, www.rrc.co.uk (just select “Dr’ T’s
Must Read Blog)”.
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FREE Publication on the Seveso II Directive Available NowNamed after the 1976 Seveso accident, the Seveso II Directive deals specifically with the control of accident hazards involving large quantities of dangerous substances. It applies to thousands of industrial establishments where such substances are present, e.g. in the oil and gas and chemical industries.
In December 2010 the European Commission issued a draft proposal to replace the Seveso II Directive, with the intention of strengthening the legislation and aligning it with recent changes in chemical classification.
Our latest Technical Update will give you all the information you need on the EC’s proposal - and the best news is that it’s completely FREE. All you need to do is visit www.rrc.co.uk and then click on the ‘Free Resources’ area.
RRC Moving Nearer to Your DoorstepGrowing demand for our expert training and consultancy has recently seen a big expansion in RRC operations with our UK base (located in Wimbledon, London) extending its scope to include new training venues in Birmingham and Newcastle.
The venues are both superbly located and offer training and consultancy from local expert tutors, including NEBOSH prizewinner Zoe Neasham and NEBOSH Examiner Terry Robson.
For more information, including course dates and fees, please visit our website www.rrc.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 8944 3100.
RRC News
“I’m proud of our standards at RRC - exceptional tutors delivering exceptional courses with outstanding materials in a high quality environment.”
Zoe Neasham, BSc (Hons), Dip2.OSH, CMIOSH
Business Manager - RRC North East
Internationally, RRC is also expanding, with a new office in Dubai opened by RRC Middle East last month. The centre offers NEBOSH, IOSH and CIEH training, as well as bespoke courses and consultancy.
For more information please visit the RRC ME website, www.rrc.com.bh
Gary and some of the team from RRC in the UK visited RRC Middle East last month during the set-up of the Dubai offices
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RRC News
NEW NEBOSH International Construction Certificate CourseOur Course Development department have been really busy in recent months
- not only have we developed the NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate but we have also nearly finished work on our NEBOSH International Construction Certificate course, which will be available shortly by e-learning and distance learning (face-to-face coming soon).
The full NEBOSH International Construction Certificate course comprises Unit IGC1, Unit ICC1 and Unit ICC2. Those of you who have achieved Unit IGC1 of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in the last five years will be exempt from Unit IGC1. That’s right,that means you will only need to complete one further unit and a practical assessment to receive the NEBOSH International Construction Certificate qualification.
For more information, please visit our website, www.rrc.co.uk or phone +44(0) 20 8944 3100.
Unit IGC1: Management of International Health and Safety
Unit IGC2: Control of International Workplace
Hazards
Unit ICC1: Managing and Controlling Hazards in
International Construction Activities
Unit IGC3: Practical Application
Unit ICC2: Practical Application
NEBOSH International General Certificate
NEBOSH International Construction Certificate
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Safety and Health Expo - May 2011A quick reminder that we will be at the NEC in Birmingham later this month (17-19 May) at the Safety and Health Expo 2011. Several members of RRC (including our MD Gary and the infamous David Towlson) will be on hand to meet as many of you as possible - and hand out lots of FREE giveaways too.
We’ve got lots planned for this year’s Expo, such as FREE course material sample booklets (including a sneak preview of the new NEBOSH International Diploma material we are working on at the moment) and a chance to play our interactive “Spot the Hazard” game against the clock, with a prize available for the fastest hazard spotter! There will also be the opportunity to try some of our e-learning courses for yourself, and pick up lots of information about the individual and corporate training solutions we offer.
The RRC stand will be located in Hall 2 - we hope to see lots of you there.
Visit www.safety-health-expo.co.uk for full event details.
IEMA Face-to-Face Courses After the success of the IEMA courses we launched last year we are now extending our range of IEMA training to include face-to-face courses for the IEMA Foundation and Associate Certificates.
Courses will be available in London and Dubai (through RRC Middle East), and for in-company groups training can be delivered at your own premises.
As always, RRC maintain the highest standards on our face-to-face courses. Our tutors are enthusiastic and friendly - and are always experts in their field - and our course resources are first-class (in fact, they’re so good that many other approved training providers license them for use on their own courses).
Full course dates and fees available soon.
IEMA qualifications are a must for environmental practitioners across a wide range of industries. As well as face-to-face training, we also offer IEMA courses by e-learning and distance learning. These courses include the ultimate convenience; the option to complete the final examination online. No need to arrange an exam date or travel to an external venue, simply complete the assessment online when you finish the course.
We have received outstanding feedback from students on our IEMA courses and we hope you continue to enjoy them!
For more information, please visit our website, www.rrc.co.uk or call +44(0) 20 8944 3100.
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Important Exam Information
The registration dates for the next available sittings for the NEBOSH exams are listed below. Please make sure you are aware of any mandatory entry requirements, such as submission of coursework, attendance at workshops, etc.
Please note that the following information is based on the National dates set by NEBOSH. Some centres arrange ‘local’ examination dates, which will fall on different days.
NEBOSH Certificate Exam DatesCourse RRC Exam Registration
Cut off DatesExamination Date
NEBOSH Certificate Unit NGC1 01/07/2011 09/09/2011
NEBOSH Certificate Unit NGC2 01/07/2011 09/09/2011
NEBOSH Certificate Unit FC1 01/07/2011 08/09/2011
NEBOSH Certificate Unit NCC1 01/07/2011 08/09/2011
NEBOSH Certificate Unit IGC1 01/07/2011 07/09/2011
NEBOSH Certificate Unit IGC2 01/07/2011 07/09/2011
NEBOSH Env. Certificate Unit NEC1 01/07/2011 09/09/2011
NEBOSH National Diploma Exam DatesCourse RRC Exam Registration
Cut off DatesExamination Date
NEBOSH National Diploma Unit A 01/11/2011 24/01/2012
NEBOSH National Diploma Unit B 01/11/2011 25/01/2012
NEBOSH National Diploma Unit C 01/11/2011 26/01/2012
NEBOSH International Diploma Exam DatesCourse RRC Exam Registration
Cut off DatesExamination Date
NEBOSH International Diploma Unit IA 01/11/2011 24/01/2012
NEBOSH International Diploma Unit IB 01/11/2011 25/01/2012
NEBOSH International Diploma Unit IC 01/11/2011 26/01/2012
NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management Exam DatesCourse RRC Exam Registration
Cut off DatesExamination Date
NEBOSH Environmental Diploma 01/10/2011 08/12/2011
RRC Middle EastPlease click the following link to access RRC Middle East to check course dates and fees for 2011.
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This is the section of the e-newsletter where we focus on any important updates to your course. Please review the following carefully for anything which may impact your studies.
NEBOSH National DiplomaUnit A - Element A1The Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register is now live to search. The Web address is http://www.oshcr.org/.
Unit BWe have recently amended the study material for this unit to include additional coverage of:
• The three main types of leucocytes (Element B1).
• The lymphatic system (Element B1).
• Respiratory inflammation (Element B1).
• Standardised diagnostic tests for HAVS (Element B6).
Please refer to the Supplement by clicking on the following link.
Unit B Supplement
Students on e-learning courses should note that these amendments have already been included in the online version of the course materials.
NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental ManagementUnit ED1We have recently updated the study material for Element 3 to cover ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation.
In your copy of Element 3, in the section on Systematic Approach to Environmental Risk Management and after the text on BS 8555, please add the following:
“ISO 14005:2010
ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation, provides guidance on another phased EMS implementation approach. The standard has been designed to allow
organisations to develop, implement and maintain an EMS that meets the requirements of ISO 14001 and EMAS. The ISO 14005 Guideline contains 71 steps to achieve ISO 14001:2004 certification and 80 steps to achieve certification to the latest version of EMAS. The international standard’s approach can be used by any organisation, regardless of its level of development, its activities, or its location. The standard also contains advice on the development and use of environmental performance evaluation techniques.
There are a number of similarities between ISO 14005 and BS 8555. However, ISO 14005 has been criticised due to its complexity. CEN, the European Standards Board, rejected adopting the standard, meaning that national standards bodies in Europe such as BSI can choose whether or not to adopt the standard or continue using BS 8555. The UK voted against the adoption of ISO 14005 at the ISO meeting in addition to a number of other countries, as it was seen to be inferior to BS 8555.”
Other recent developments relevant to your course include:
• The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (Elements 4, 5 and 9).
• Changes to the Landfill Tax rates (Element 9).
• Changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Element 15).
• The Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (Element 15).
We will be updating the study material to cover these developments and will notify you of the necessary amendments. In the meantime you may find it useful to refer to the following brief summary:
ED1 Summary
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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and SafetyUnit NGC2We have recently amended the study material for this unit to include additional coverage of:
• Reduced and low voltage electrical systems (Element 5).
• Acute and chronic health effects of hazardous substances (Element 7).
• Noise measurement (Element 8).
Please refer to the Supplement by clicking on the following link.
NGC2 Supplement
Students on e-learning courses should note that these amendments have already been included in the online version of the course materials.
NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and SafetyUnit NCC1
A recent development relevant to your course (Elements 8 and 12) is the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. We will be updating the study material to cover these Regulations and will notify you of the necessary amendments. In the meantime you may find it useful to refer to the following brief summary:
NCC1 Summary
NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental ManagementUnit NEC1
We have recently updated the study material for Element 2 to cover ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation.
In your copy of Element 2, in the section on The Key Features and Appropriate Content of an Effective EMS and after the bullet point on BS 8555, please add the following:
“Note: You should be aware that the ISO 14005 standard offers a phased implementation approach to EMS implementation. The standard contains 71 steps to achieve ISO 14001:2004 certification. However, it has been criticised due to its complexity in comparison to BS 8555 and as such has been rejected by the European Standards Board (CEN).”
Students on e-learning courses should note that this amendment has already been included in the online version of the course materials.
Other recent developments relevant to your course (Element 6) include:
• The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011.
• Changes to the Landfill Tax rates.
We will be updating the study material to cover these developments and will notify you of the necessary amendments. In the meantime you may find it useful to refer to the following brief summary:
NEC1 Summary
IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management SystemsWe have recently updated the study material for Element 4 to cover ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation.
In your copy of Element 4, after the subsection on BS 8555, please add the following:
“Note: You should be aware that the ISO 14005 standard offers a phased implementation approach to EMS implementation. The standard contains 71 steps to achieve ISO 14001:2004 certification. However, it has been criticised due to its complexity in comparison to BS 8555 and as such has been rejected by the European Standards Board (CEN).”
Students on e-learning courses should note that this amendment has already been included in the online version of the course materials.
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IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental ManagementWe have recently updated the study material for Element 4 to cover ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation.
In your copy of Element 4, in the section on Integrated Management Systems and after the subsection on BS 8555, please add the following:
“Note: You should be aware that the ISO 14005 standard offers a phased implementation approach to EMS implementation. The standard contains 71 steps to achieve ISO 14001:2004 certification. However, it has been criticised due to its complexity in comparison to BS 8555 and as such has been rejected by the European Standards Board (CEN).”
Students on e-learning courses should note that this amendment has already been included in the online version of the course materials.
Another recent development relevant to your course (Element 2) is the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. We will be updating the study material to cover these Regulations and will notify you of the necessary amendments. In the meantime you may find it useful to refer to the following brief summary:
IEMA Foundation Summary
IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental ManagementWe have recently updated the study material for Element 9 to cover ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation.
In your copy of Element 9, in the section on BS 8555, please add the following before the More box:
“ISO 14005:2010, Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation, provides guidance on another phased EMS implementation approach. The standard allows an EMS to be developed that meets the requirements of ISO 14001 and EMAS in 71 and 80 steps respectively. ISO 14005 has been criticised due to its complexity in comparison to
BS 8555. This led to the CEN, the European Standards Board, rejecting adoption of the standard, allowing national standards bodies in Europe such as BSI to choose whether or not to adopt the standard or continue using BS 8555. The UK voted against the adoption of ISO 14005 at the ISO meeting in addition to a number of other countries, as it was seen to be inferior to BS 8555.”
Students on e-learning courses should note that this amendment has already been included in the online version of the course materials.
Other recent developments relevant to your course include:
• The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (Elements 2 and 4).
• Changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Element 3).
We will be updating the study material to cover these developments and will notify you of the necessary amendments. In the meantime you may find it useful to refer to the following brief summary:
IEMA Associate Summary
