Dave Farrant’s NEBOSH National General Certificate Success
Dave Farrant: From Advisor to Leader
SHEQ Advisor South at Nurture Group Ltd
How Dave overcame self-doubt to earn his NEBOSH qualification—and opened the door to new leadership opportunities.
Why Dave took the NEBOSH National General Certificate
As a HSEQ Advisor at Nurture Group Ltd—a leader in landscaping and grounds maintenance—Dave knew that formal qualifications would help him better support his company and progress in his role.
“I was working as a HSEQ Advisor and was given the opportunity to train in the above qualification so that I had the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out and progress with my workplace.”
His goal wasn’t just to tick a box, but to develop real confidence in his ability to lead and improve health and safety standards at work—and beyond.
New confidence. Clear impact. Career progression.
Since completing the NEBOSH National General Certificate in September 2024, Dave has felt a genuine shift in how he approaches his work—and how others see him.
“I now feel more confident in the work that I do for my company and the qualification has helped me to progress within the business I work in.”
“I can also see the benefit of the transferable skills to other industries if this is something I choose to do in the future.”
Now, with his qualification in hand, Dave is just one step away from moving into a managerial role.
“I am now one step away from becoming a SHEQ Manager within my industry.”
A flexible and engaging learning experience
Dave describes himself as “not a natural academic person,” so finding a course that worked with his learning style—not against it—was essential. He credits Compassa’s blended and flexible approach for helping him succeed.
“For me, the best thing about studying with Compassa was the fact that I could do the course in and around my work at my own pace.”
“This course is probably the most challenging thing I have ever done and I am very proud of my achievement.”
What made the difference was how Compassa turned serious topics into something memorable and even enjoyable.
“I also liked the way that where possible Will and the team made subjects that could have been dull or tedious into something light-hearted and engaging.”
“There were also different learning aspects from podcasts to videos and even class-based tutoring, a variety that I’m sure would suit all.”
“To teach someone in a subject is one thing, but to also show someone how to pass an exam is another, this takes some dedication and out-of-the-box thinking.”
A real boost in skills and mindset
The results speak for themselves. Dave doesn’t just feel more capable—he’s also applying what he’s learned every day, with the confidence that comes from knowing how to find answers and solve real problems.
“After taking this qualification, my confidence and skills have improved no end. If I don’t know the answer, I will know where to find it.”
“This course is probably the most challenging thing I have ever done—and I’m very proud of my achievement."
Learning that inspires your own training style
Not only did Dave walk away with a qualification—he also left with fresh ideas to apply in his own work as a trainer.
“I have enjoyed the course so much that I have taken some ideas to help make some of my own training courses more enjoyable by introducing music and themes into the training process.”
“I am really proud of my qualification and want to thank Will and his team for helping me achieve this.”
Dave’s Recommendation
Would Dave recommend it to others? Absolutely.
“I would highly recommend this course to others in health & safety because Will makes it as enjoyable as possible and the fact you can work at your own pace.”
“You can also choose the way you learn—whether that’s visual, verbal or just listening, the material is at hand for you as an individual.”
“I also liked the step-by-step guidance and the materials and workbooks provided—this, with the scenarios and mini exams, helped me feel confident I was ready for the exam itself.”
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