The Department of Economic Development’s Training Division were delighted by the results of their latest NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) General Certificate Qualification programme. All seven delegates, made up from a wide cross section of industry, achieved exceptional marks in their final examination, with a 100% pass rate. The Training was delivered by local tutor Stan Yellop, Managing Director of Safety Management Services (IoM) Limited, a NEBOSH accredited provider whose offices are in Ballasalla. The successful candidates were Dawn Bradley, Isle of Man College, Amanda Butler, Southern Amenity Site, Andrew Cowie, Manx Electricity Authority, Stephen Cretney, Isle of Man Fire Service, Robert Greaves, Gas Safe Register, Christopher Martin, Isle of Man Children’s Centre and Patricia Mitchell, Manx National Heritage. The Training Services division offer a comprehensive range of accredited, vocational courses designed to meet the health, safety, and risk management needs of both private and public sector organisations. Mrs Clare Christian MLC, Political Member for the Department of Economic Development, said: ‘I congratulate all the successful candidates on attaining this valuable qualification. Organisations have a responsibility to ensure their line managers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster an effective safety culture within their company. ‘Individuals who continue to develop and learn new skills throughout their lives can often earn more that their colleagues and enjoy greater opportunities for progression. These individuals have a great deal to offer employers, and also the wider economic community. Education is not just about gaining qualifications to enhance our careers, it is an essential and continuous component in developing one.’ Stan Yellop, Managing Director, Safety Management Services (IoM) Limited, said: ‘Our accredited qualifications are popular amongst Employers and Individuals wishing to demonstrate that they have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management and health and safety in the workplace.’ The NEBOSH National General certificate syllabus has a modular structure which is divided into the following 3 units: 1. Management of health & safety 2. Controlling workplace hazards 3. Health and safety practical application The Training Services Division is now taking bookings for the next NEBOSH National General Certificate programme, which commences in November. For further information please contact a member of the Training Team on 687156 or, alternatively, visit the website for more details of this and other courses currently being offered. Ends