NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides delegates with an excellent grounding in health and safety legislation, hazard recognition, practical risk control, and good risk management practices. A high number of people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate each year whether it’s as the first step for a career in health and safety or just looking to build knowledge in health and safety for their workplace or business.

It is the most recognised and trusted health and safety qualification within the United Kingdom and further afield.

Course Syllabus

The certificate is divided into two units NG1 and NG2 which are assessed separately, taught over 9 days:

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 performance

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

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

Assessment

This modern qualification combines activities, learning and interactive materials to provide you with an interesting and engaging experience. It focuses on key skills that means you can instantly apply the knowledge you gain and add value to your organisation.

Assessment is a two-step process:

NG1 - An open book examination to assess what you know. This is scenario based and will include a closing interview, you will be asked questions about your submission.

NG2 - A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do (3 hours). Learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace – this is immediately useful and valuable.

Assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry