Course description
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - online
A National General Certificate (NGC) is specified in most health and safety job adverts, which means that people who hold the NGC have far better job prospects.
The British Safety Council is one of NEBOSH’s Gold Learning Partners. This means we “greatly exceed” six key learning excellence principles.
Study with British Safety Council to take advantage of market leading pass rates, flexible finance options, additional tutor support and much more.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety qualification is suitable for employee representatives, supervisors and managers looking to gain a thorough understanding of health & safety legislation and take the first step towards a health & safety career.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). For users in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, this is comparable to a vocationally-related qualification (VRQ) at Level 3 in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). A Level 3 VRQ is comparable (in academic terms) to an A-Level.
Training Course Content
The qualification comprises two units:
Unit NG1: Management of health and safety
Why we should manage workplace health and safety
How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Managing risk – understanding people and processes
Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit NG2: Risk assessment
Physical and psychological health
Musculoskeletal health
Chemical and biological agents
General workplace issues
Work equipment
Fire
Electricity.
Expenses
Course fee:
- Online: £395 excl. VAT - Exam fee not included
- Live Online (Virtual classroom): £1,150 excl. VAT - Exam fee included
- Face to Face: £1,595 excl. VAT - Exam fee not included
Additional fees for NEBOSH Examination and Assessment: £230 +VAT
Please contact the provider for more information about pricing.
Continuing Studies
Holders of the NEBOSH National General Certificate can also apply for technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH). Many students then progress to the NEBOSH National Diploma (Grad IOSH) and from there to chartered status (CMIOSH).
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NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner
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British Safety Council
The British Safety Council has been working for over 60 years in the pursuit of one fundamental goal: to make sure no one is injured or made ill through their work. As a charitable organisation that operates exclusively for the...