Coleg Cambria pledges further commitment to health and well-being of staff and students

Staff and students at Coleg Cambria are celebrating 100 per cent pass rate in their NEBOSH qualifications.

The successes of the college’s construction student and staff in the NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) certificate reaffirms Coleg Cambria as sector leading for the qualification.

The NEBOSH Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-Being at Work is a valuable qualification for general managers, supervisors, HR professionals, safety professionals and anyone with day-to-day responsibility for the health and well-being of employees.

Representatives from Coleg Cambria and others from different sectors including construction attended the course. Within the construction industry health and well-being is a big factor and this course linked everything together.

The occupational health course from NEBOSH focuses on workplace health and will benefit companies in all sectors to improve the efficiency and morale of their workforce.

It will equip managers to minimise sickness absence, encourage people back to work where possible and deal effectively with the health and well-being issues of their staff.

Having Coleg Cambria staff complete the certificate demonstrates the college’s commitment to well-being in the workplace and ensures that employees who are facing these problems feel supported.

Sophie Wilson from Bebington & Wilson Ltd who completed the certificate said: “The course has been very useful and given me the tools to support my role and employees’ health and wellbeing.”

Coleg Cambria Deputy Director, Lesley Rasmussen added: “With the growing issues of mental health in the workplace, this qualification provides organisations with appropriate knowledge and skills to support the wellbeing of the workforce positively.

“This will in turn result in a loyal workforce and reduced rate of absenteeism.

“At Cambria Business School, we strive to provide our employers with qualifications that have a positive impact on their organisations.”

For further information on NEBOSH courses and other courses available at Cambria Business School visit www.wrexham.com or call 0300 30 30 007.