NEBOSH National General Certificate Course in Occupational Health & Safety - E-Learning

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is one of the UK’s most popular health and safety qualifications. Offering a valuable overview of the core aspects of occupational health and safety, the course provides an excellent platform for individuals who are looking to build upon their knowledge and skills and take their career forward. At present 87% of UK employers request a NEBOSH qualification when recruiting for health and safety roles.

What I will know once I have successfully completed the course?
• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure if you’ve been successful
• The UK’s key legal requirements

What will I be able to do once I have successfully completed the course?
• Confidently carry out risk assessments
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan
• Manage and minimize workplace risks
• Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture

Course Programme

Unit 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

Unit 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

Duration: 

Between 100-120 hours study time for e-learning

Certification:

The updated NEBOSH National General Certificate course now consists of two assessments: 

• Unit NG1 is assessed via an open book, scenario-based exam, which you do from home. 
• Unit NG2 is assessed through a practical risk assessment, carried out at your workplace. It includes the development of an action plan that can immediately be utilised to improve your workplaces health and safety. 

The online exams are run by NEBOSH every two months.

This course is accepted by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health in meeting the academic requirements for technician membership (Tech IOSH). In addition, it is accepted by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management for associate membership.

Course Access:
Unlimited