Training Courses Terms and Conditions 

The following terms and conditions govern the use of Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd’s training services. Please ensure that you read these Conditions carefully, and check that the details on the standard order form and in these Conditions are complete and accurate, before you sign and submit the standard order form. If you think that there is a mistake or require any changes, please contact us to discuss. 

Company Details 

Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd is registered in England & Wales under No. 10579948. Our registered office is: 

Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd, 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, Firth Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom, HD1 3BD 

Tel: +44 01484 937128 

Email: info@horizonriskconsultancy.com 

Interpretation and Definitions 

The following definition shall have the following meanings: 

  • “Client” means the client specified in the Course Booking Form.
  • “Company” means Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd.
  • “Contract” means the contract between the Company and the Client for the supply of Services in accordance with these Conditions.
  • “Marketing Content” means the latest edition of the brochure, company website and course flyers published by the Company, detailing the courses offered by the Company.
  • “Order” means the Client’s Order for Services as set out in the Company’s standard Course Booking Form.
  • “LMS” means the online learning management system provided by the Company or the Company’s LMS provider. 
  • “Services” means the courses as detailed in the Marketing Content. 

Booking 

Booking the right course for the right learner is important. Make sure you understand the terms and conditions and adhere to Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd policies when booking the course for yourself or sending learners on our courses. 

All orders must be on the Company’s standard Course Booking Form.  Each receipt of a course booking form will be deemed to be an offer by the Client to purchase Services in accordance with the Marketing Content and upon these Conditions and conditions. The Contract is formed when the Order is accepted by the Company by way of a written acknowledgement of Order and these Conditions will then become binding on the Client and the Company. 

As soon as reasonably practicable you shall provide us with the name of the Learner(s) any special requirements they may have particularly with regard to mobility and access. 

If booking a qualification course, we will also require learner’ information such as the date of birth, the email to be used to access the online exam for learner registration purposes. 

Payment 

Invoices will be submitted by the Company on receipt of a standard order form and shall be paid by the Client within 30 days of the date of the invoice. 

  • Materials and login details (if relevant) will not be issued until payment is received. Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to withdraw the learner’s space or refuse admittance to the course until payment is received. 
  • All payments must be made in UK sterling (GBP) and reference our invoice number where provided and your name or your company name (if the course is funded by your company). 
  • No payment shall be deemed to have been received until we have received cleared funds.
  • Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd shall invoice the client as specified in the agreement/order. Each invoice shall include such supporting information required by the client to verify the accuracy of the invoice, including the relevant Purchase Order Number (if provided) and a breakdown of the Services supplied in the invoice period. 

Confirmation  

  • Acceptance of your offer will take place on sending you written confirmation of your Booking. Our acceptance of your Booking brings into existence a legally binding agreement between us. 
  • Joining instructions will be forwarded to you prior to the course start date. If you do not receive the joining instructions within 7 days prior to the course start date you must notify us immediately. 

Cancellation 

  • All open courses are run, subject to demand, Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right at any time to cancel or alter the dates or provision of service, the venue and the individual or organisation providing the service. In these circumstances, transfer to an alternative date will be offered to the Client. Bookings will normally be transferred to the next available date unless the client specifically requests otherwise. We shall endeavour to inform you as soon as possible of any Course or Programme cancellation or variation. 
  • If a refund is approved by Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd, it will be made through the client’s original mode of payment only. 
  • If a booking is cancelled or deferred by the client, you must let us know in writing by email or using the Cancelation Form. 
  • If you cancel your booking, Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to apply the below charge, these charges also apply to in-house training courses deferred by the client. 
  • Where In-company contracts are cancelled or postponed all costs associated with the contract and incurred by Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd will be charged to the client. In addition, Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to charge a £40 administration fee for each cancellation/deferral for any course date, type or location to change. 
  • Notice of cancellation will be taken as the date of receipt of written confirmation. 
  • For cancellations/deferrals within 7 days preceding the course commencement date, we reserve the right to pass on any such delegate fees that they incurred for each day of the course deferral. 
  • Provisional bookings are not permitted. Bookings are confirmed once submitted and are subject to the cancellation terms above. 
  • The fees quoted are correct at the time of publication, but Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to alter fees at any time. 
  • Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within our literature and materials, including any Course description; however, we do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. 

Fees  

The Client agrees to pay the fees at the rates and in the manner set out in the Marketing Content in place at the date the Client’s Order is accepted by the Company. Value Added Tax (VAT) is included and will be charged at the standard rate. 

  • The price of a bespoke Course is as confirmed by us in writing. 
  • Course or Programme prices do not include meals (unless we notify you otherwise), travel, accommodation, parking costs or any other cost incurred as a result of or in connection with a Course. 

Classroom Courses/Virtual class 

  • Whilst we will try to maintain the ideal number of delegates to tutors, this is not always possible. The final decision on the number of delegates per course is made by Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd. 
  • Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to deliver a course by using one or multiple trainers. Whilst the same trainer will always be used where possible, this is not always practical. 
  • Course materials are kept under continuous review via rigorous quality procedures. Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd cannot be held responsible for any omissions or errors in the course materials. 
  • Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances that affect the running/delivery of a course. We will endeavour to work with our clients to resolve any such matter to the best of our ability. 
  • Whilst Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd does its best to keep venues as listed on the website, Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to change the venue at any time. Delegates will be notified of any changes to the course venue. 
  • Cancellations by the Client must be provided to the Company in writing and are subject to the following charges:
    – Cancellation over 28 days before the Services start date – 25% of fees;
    – Cancellation between 15 and 28 days before the Services start date – 50% of fees;
    – Cancellation up to 14 days before the Services start date – 100% of fees. 

In-House Training 

For any courses that are to be provided on the client’s premises, it is the responsibility of the client to provide the following: 

  • Access to the premise 
  • A suitable training room, large enough for all attendees 
  • Lunch and refreshments (if applicable) 
  • A projector, flipchart and pens 
  • Toilet and washing facilities 

Such facilities are reasonably notified to the Customer in advance. 

The cost of the cancelled Service fees set out in the Quotation based on the following sliding scale: 

  • Cancellation within three Working Days – 100% of fees. 
  • Cancellation within five Working Days – 90% of fees. 
  • Cancellation within ten Working Days – 75% of fees. 
  • Cancellation within fifteen Working Days – 50% of fees; and 

The Client shall reimburse the Company on written demand for any costs or losses sustained or incurred by the Company arising directly or indirectly from the Client default listed in clause 4.5. 

E-Learning Courses 

  • Invoices will be issued immediately on receipt of booking forms. 
  • Once payment is received an LMS learner account will be set up and login details sent out via e-mail. 
  • No refunds or cancellations can be offered once login and course access details have been provided. 
  • Online courses must be started within 12 months of the purchase date to remain valid. 
  • Courses purchased cannot be transferred or substituted for other courses. 
  • Exam fees are only applicable for a single sitting – any subsequent exams will be charged at an additional re-sit fee. 
  • Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, you have a right to cancel the Contract within fourteen (14) days of the date of the legally binding Contract. If you wish to exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision to cancel the Contract by a clear statement to this effect (for example a letter sent by post at the address of the Company set out in the standard order form or e-mail.).  A full refund is available within 14 days of the date of the Contract providing you have not logged into the LMS. 
  • Due to the nature of the intellectual property within the course content the Company does not offer refunds once the Client’s Order has been accepted by the Company and the Client has logged into the LMS. 
  • You have 12 months access to our online platform for NEBOSH Certificate level qualifications and 36 months access to NEBOSH Diploma,  level qualifications   from the date you are assigned your login details.  
  • All exam fees or offers relating to exam fees provisioned at time of purchase will expire for the NEBOSH Certificate level qualifications after 12 months from the point of purchase, and NEBOSH Diploma level qualifications after 36 months from the point of purchase. 

Distance Learning 

  • For NEBOSH Certificate courses, materials are provided that are up to date at the time of booking. If materials are updated, we will notify students of updates via email and/or social media platforms. If we adopt the textbooks provided by a third-party supplier, any revisions to the syllabus will require updated textbooks to be purchased. 
  • All fees are payable in advance. Course materials will not be sent until payment is received. The fees quoted are correct at the time of publication. Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to alter fees at any time. Once materials are sent, refunds cannot be offered. Shipment of materials to non-UK addresses may incur an additional fee. 
  • Support from the study support team is unlimited, however, the onus is on the delegate to contact tutors when in need of assistance. This can be done via telephone, email, social media, online Horizon learner community etc. 
  • Tutor-marked assignments are provided as part of the course materials. It is vitally important that these are completed and submitted for feedback at least two weeks before delegates sit exams. 
  • Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, you have a right to cancel the Contract within fourteen (14) days of the date of the legally binding Contract. If you wish to exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision to cancel the Contract by a clear statement to this effect (for example a letter sent by post at the address of the Company set out in the standard order form or e-mail.).  A full refund is available within 14 days of the date of the Contract providing you have not logged into the LMS. 
  • Due to the nature of the intellectual property within the course content the Company does not offer refunds once the Client’s Order has been accepted by the Company and the Client has logged into the LMS. 
  • You have 12 months access to our online platform for NEBOSH Certificate level qualifications and 36 months access to NEBOSH Diploma,  level qualifications   from the date you are assigned your login details.  
  • All exam fees or offers relating to exam fees provisioned at time of purchase will expire for the NEBOSH Certificate level qualifications after 12 months from the point of purchase, and NEBOSH Diploma level qualifications after 36 months from the point of purchase. 

Learner support 

If you have any questions or concerns, then we are here to help. The best way to get in touch with us is by email or phone. 

Email us at: training@horizonriskconsultancy.com 

Call us on: 0345 2413 684 

Our office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday (UK time). 

Exam 

For the NEBOSH qualification course, please follow our guide to book your exam at the below link at least 5 weeks before the chosen NEBOSH exam dates: 

NEBOSH Course exam 

Our Complaints Process 

Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd aims to ensure that it fully meets its obligations under the Learning Agreement and that all of our customers are fully satisfied with the service they receive. However, if you feel we have not met our obligations under the Learning Agreement or you are dissatisfied with any other aspect of the service you have received from us, we would welcome your comments on the matter. We will take the matter seriously and will conduct a full investigation into your grievance. A full copy of our complaints procedure is available by emailing training@horizonriskconsultancy.com 

You can send your complaint by post to the address provided. 

Intellectual Property 

Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd remains the owner of the intellectual property of all content contained within the Website and elsewhere unless otherwise stated. No content (whether online or not, in whole or in part) may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way without prior written consent from Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd. 

Data Protection 

All personal data provided by the learner will be used in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Data may be shared with relevant awarding bodies if appropriate and used for the purposes of taking payment, registering learners to the exam, administering and delivering the Services. 

Force Majeure 

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond the reasonable control of that party. Such causes include, but are not limited to: power failure, Internet Service Provider failure, industrial action, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, or any other event that is beyond the control of the party in question. 

Law and Jurisdiction 

This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute relating to this Agreement shall fall within that jurisdiction, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. 

NEBOSH Malpractice Procedure

We follow the procedure outlined in NEBOSH’s Malpractice Policy and Procedures. The full document can be found at NEBOSH’s website, here.

Additional Information 

  • We may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting the update on the company website 
  • Each learner is provided with a Learner Agreement which sets out expectations of both parties and is co-signed with the learner and us. 

Horizon Policies and Procedure

Useful resources: 

More information can be accessed at NEBOSH’s Website 

NEBOSH Policies and Procedures 

Learner Terms and Conditions 

Learner fee list 

NEBOSH National General Certificate Course Information 

Course information 

Syllabus Guide for Learners 

NEBOSH International General Certificate Course Information 

Course information 

Syllabus Guide for Learners 

NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Course Information 

Course information 

Syllabus Guide 

NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma Course Information

Course information

Syllabus Guide

NEBOSH Contact: 

Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1QW 

Tel: +44 (0)116 263 4700, fax: +44 (0)116 282 4000, email: info@nebosh.org.uk