Course Details

The next course start date is to be confirmed but is expected to be Sept 24 and the exam will take place in Feb 25 2024.
Attendance is 9 sessions in college along with an online learning platform. This is a blended learning course meaning you will do the majority of your learning at home in your own time but will have 9 lessons in college to support your learning and progress.

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.

The qualification is:

Relevant to every workplace
Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career – 87% of UK HSE vacancies ask for a NEBOSH qualification

Health and Safety Officers earning £20,000 to £40,000 a year
Health and Safety Advisers earning £26,000 to £30,000 a year
Health and Safety Managers earning up to £60,000 a year

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

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.
Learning outcomes of NEBOSH National General Certificate:

    - Effectively manage health and safety.
    - Identify and control common workplace hazards.
    - Measure if you’ve been successful.
    - Understand the UK’s key legal requirements.
    - 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.

Exams and Certification
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.

The course now consists of 2 assessments

NG1
Open book examinations enable you to sit your NEBOSH assessment on your own, usually in your own home or another safe and suitable location where you can concentrate. In a NEBOSH open book examination you will have up to 24 hours to complete your paper - though you should be able to complete the examination in 4-5 hours.

Do not think that an open book examination is an easy alternative; NEBOSH is trusted by organisations around the world to provide relevant and rigorous qualifications and assessments. The questions you’ll be asked will be different to those in our previous closed book examinations. You will be presented with a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. You will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence presented in the scenario as well as the underpinning knowledge you have gained through your studies and revision.
NG2
A written report  of a risk assessment based on your workplace
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.