Course description
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is the most widely recognised health and safety qualification of its kind. The course gives learners everything they need know and do to make their workplace safer.
Online, or eLearning, is a convenient, flexible, and cost effective way to study this fully accredited NEBOSH course. Learners can study the course at their own pace, allowing them to fit their study around their busy schedule. Make UK's Learner Management System will help track progress and there is even an opportunity to complete a mock exam which is marked by our experienced Make UK tutors.
The NCG is a well-respected health and safety qualification; more than 80% of UK employers ask for a NEBOSH qualification when they are recruiting for health and safety roles. The syllabus is designed to give candidates the knowledge, skills and understanding so that they can effectively manage health and safety. Specifically, it covers the UK’s key legal requirements to aid compliance, how to identify and control common workplace hazards, and how to measure success. Upon completion of the NEBOSH General Certificate course, successful learners will be able to confidently carry out risk assessments, improve workplace safety management, and support a business-wide health and safety culture.
Make UK were the first ever NEBOSH training partner and are proud to have greatly exceeded NEBOSH’s 6 Learning Excellence Principles to gain Gold Learning Partner status.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course is suitable for safety managers, line managers, supervisors, and anybody with safety management responsibilities. It’s also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career and can lead to further qualifications such as the NEBOSH National Diploma, the flagship NEBOSH qualification.
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners should consider that this is a professional-level qualification. NEBOSH strongly recommends that learners studying the NEBOSH Certificate have a suitable standard of English to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Delegates will achieve the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety upon completing both units.
The qualification is accredited by the Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as well as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH, with appropriate experience.
Training Course Content
The NEBOSH national general certificate consists of two units, each separately assessed.
NG1 – Management of health and safety
- Element 1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Element 3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
- Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
NG2 – Risk Assessment
- Element 5: Physical and psychological health
- Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
- Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
- Element 8: General workplace issues
- Element 9: Work equipment
- Element 10: Fire
- Element 11: Electricity
Expenses
Course Price:
- £660+VAT
The cost includes all required learner resources, registration, and exam fees.
The course will involves a minimum of 68 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading.
This course can also be delivered by Classroom, Virtual Classroom, and eLearning Extra.
Continuing Studies
For ambitious health and safety professionals, we would recommend the NEBOSH National Diploma.
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