NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification of its kind in the UK.

Course Attendees

This course is suitable for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations making day-to-day decisions at work who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues and to be able to manage risks effectively.

Course Background

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification of its kind in the UK. Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study. 

Course Duration

SSG offer this course over 11 days as a hybrid training course, including the revision day and online open-book examination (OBE).

In addition to classroom-based study, delegates will be expected to undertake a minimum of 53 hours private study time.

Course Programme

Unit NG1 - Management of health and safety 

  • Why we should manage workplace health and safety?
  • How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
  • Managing risk - understanding people and processes
  • Health and safety monitoring and measurement

Unit NG2 - Risk Assessment

  • Physical and psychological health
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Chemical and biological agents
  • General workplace issues
  • Work equipment
  • Fire
  • Electricity

NOTE: Post open-book exam interviews will take place on either of the final course dates, not both. Dates and time slots will be assigned on an individual basis.

Professional Membership

Holders of the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety qualification meet the academic requirements for Technical membership of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (Tech IOSH) and Associate membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (AIIRSM).

Training Certification and Assessment

Delegates will be assessed through an online open-book examination set by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) and a practical risk assessment project.

Successful delegates will be awarded with the nationally recognised qualification.

Book this course

Open booking

from£1560 +VAT

Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £1660 per delegate

  • Discount rate available for three or more delegates

  • Quick and easy online booking

  • Manage your delegates and certificates online

Private booking

from£9250 +VAT

Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers

  • Location and dates convenient to you

  • Cost effective

  • Bespoke options available

Additional information

Downloads
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.pdf