NEBOSH National General Certificate
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification in the UK with over 200,000 people having gained the award since it was launched in 1989.
Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It’s also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career and gives you a stepping stone to success.


Who should attend?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is aimed at those with health and safety responsibilities (eg. managers, supervisors and employee representatives) to enable them to discharge more effectively their organisational duties and functions. The NEBOSH National General Certificate is one of the most recognised qualifications in the health and safety profession.
Course Content
The course provides a solid foundation in health and safety, covering 11 modules comprising.
NGC1 – Management of Health & Safety
Element 1 – Why we should manage workplace health & safety
Element 2 – How H&S Management systems work & what they look like
Element 3 – Managing Risk – Understanding people & processes
Element 4 – Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring
NGC2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards
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
Certification
The course is assessed by
- NG1 OBE – a formal written Open Book Exam (OBE) which must be completed within 24 hours of release (4hrs work), and
- NG2 Risk Assessment – Practical report (4hrs work) to be completed and submitted by the candidate after the course
Duration
5 Days plus 30 hours eLearning (as Blended learning)
Cost
From £1395+VAT per delegate
This includes:
- Comprehensive Course Notes
- NEBOSH Book
- Certificate (upon successful completion of course)
Please note there is an additional fee of £170 for NG1 and NG2 Assessment fees.
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Public Courses
Our public courses are ideal if you are looking to train individual delegates. We provide a variety of courses that can be booked directly from this website.
eLearning
If you prefer to do your learning from the comfort of your own location, at a time that suits your needs, then our online eLearning courses may be the best option.
In-company Training
Where you have a number of people that require training, then we can provide training in the convenience of your own facilities at a time to suit your resourcing.
Our latest course offers
our next courses:-
Monday, 2 June 2025 - Friday, 27 June 2025
09:00 AM - 04:45 AM (4 weeks)
- Wigan
- £1,495.00 excl. VAT
Mon 2 Jun 2025 - Fri 27 Jun 2025
09:00 AM - 04:45 AM (4 weeks)
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (5 days over 2 weeks)
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FAQ's
What will I gain from the Qualification?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides you with a broad foundation of occupational Health & Safety. It is one of the most recognised health & safety qualifications in the world. You will not only gain knowledge but also the skills required to manage health & safety effectively in your workplace. Also as the most desired qualification by employers this qualification offers you career progression. Furthermore this qualification is ideal if you are looking for a career in health & safety. Additionally the qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical membership ( TechIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health.
Course Content
The course provides a solid foundation in health and safety, covering 11 modules comprising.
NGC1 – Management of Health & Safety
Element 1 – Why we should manage workplace health & safety
Element 2 – How H&S Management systems work & what they look like
Element 3 – Managing Risk – Understanding people & processes
Element 4 – Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring
NGC2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards
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
How long will it take?
Blended learning is 5 days across two weeks. The classroom hours are 9:00 – 16:30. Classroom training is suited to those individual who prefer structured and supported learning. As well as wanting the engagement with the tutor and the other learners.
What are the entry requirements?
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, It is important that you have a suitable understanding of the the English language. So that you are able to understand the syllabus and apply your learnt knowledge to the workplace. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Does the qualification expire?
Once you have successfully completed both examinations and earned the qualification, it will never expire. However, health & safety is a field which constantly evolving and changing with the law. Together with updates, best practises and standards. In other words you will need to keep your knowledge of risk management and healthy & safety up to date. In order to maintain a high level of competence. NEBOSH recommend enrolling on a course to refresh your knowledge every few years. To see what has changed.
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