Course description
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - classroom
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.
Our pass rates are significantly higher than the national average.
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
Top 10 Awards
Top 10 Winner - 2022
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Course delivery details
Online
The structured online programme includes interactive e-learning sessions, a downloadable study text, revision exercises and practice questions.
Live-Online
Students join remotely using a PC, laptop or tablet and download the relevant software in advance to enable access to the tutor run class. Throughout the course, students can see and interact with the tutor and with each other.
Training Centre
Our well-equipped training venue allows you to get away from the distractions of the workplace and focus on your qualification.
Reviews
Average rating 4.8
Excellent delivery + knowledge from tutor. Ability to get the message across is excellent. Would highly recommend to others. Thank you
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Expenses
Course fee:
- Classroom: £1,595 excl. VAT
Additional fees for NEBOSH Examination and Assessment: £198 +VAT
Virtual classroom and online also available.
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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