NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

About this Course

This course enables people to manage workplace health and safety risks effectively. A NEBOSH National General Certificate will provide sufficient understanding of fundamental health and safety risks and methods of applying health and safety law. It is the most widely held health and safety qualification in the UK.

The NEBOSH National General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills and a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.

We currently offer this training across the UK at any of our centres or on an in-house basis nationwide.

Who is this for?

Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage risks effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH General Certificate as the basis for a career in health and safety or to improve their employment prospects in other industries. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

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Learning Outcomes

With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH National General Certificate covers:

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

Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:

Confidently carry out risk assessments
Develop and implement a detailed action plan
Manage and minimise workplace risks
Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture

The NEBOSH Certificate is divided into two units NG1 and NG2 which are assessed separately:

NG1 is broken down into four elements made up of:

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 is a practical risk assessment exercise demonstrating an understanding of elements 5 – 11 including:

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

Click here to see the full course syllabus

What are the Benefits for Employers?

Many larger organisations choose the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a key part of their supervisors’ or management development programme. By ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management, they build an effective safety culture in the company. Smaller organisations, operating in lower risk environments, often choose the NEBOSH National General certificate as the appropriate qualification for the manager taking the lead on health and safety issues.

Duration

10-days plus the examination/s.

Certification/Examinations

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 existing or future employer.

Assessment is a two-step process:

An online question paper to assess what you know – you are given a 24-hr period to complete this.
A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do – you are taught the requirement and given 10-days to complete this.

Both 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.

English language skill level 6 or higher in IELTS, or equivalent is recommended, but not mandatory, for those whom the first language is not English.

Course Prices

Standalone NEBOSH National General Certificate £1550 including VAT.

Or save money by completing one of our multiple course packages from £2500 incl VAT. Click here to view all of our packages.

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What our customers say?

"On my transition from the forces to the civilian sector, I used BVA as my NEBOSH course provider. Well the results speak for themselves, 3 out of 3 passed and on my first attempt with all. The advice given by the advisors (Claire) was superb. The professionalism continues with their first-rate instructors. I could not be happier with the way the courses progressed. First rate from start to finish!"

Steve Salter

"BV Associates, have been very helpful at all stages of my learning, from helping choose the right suitable courses for my chosen field and assisting me with the booking and ECLAS process whilst I was abroad. The support is first rate! The instructors are very professional and deliver the subject in a way so all students are involved and varied learning strategies are considered for all forms of student learning, I highly recommend them."

Steve Salter

Warrant Officer (Army)