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Course overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is the most widely recognised health and safety qualification of its kind.
Over 220,000 people hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
It is designed for managers and employees in the UK who need knowledge and skills in health and safety management.
Awarded by The National Educational Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH), a globally respected awarding body, the NEBOSH NGC is a level 3 (equivalent to a GCE A level) qualification designed to develop your health and safety knowledge and skills and gives you a highly respected and practical qualification covering:
- Management of workplace health and safety
- Controlling common workplace hazards, Managing and minimising workplace risks (including carrying out risk assessments)
- Prevention of accidents and injury
If you take the NEBOSH National General Certificate, it signals to your would-be employers and peers that you have a proven health and safety standard.
Who's It For?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is designed for managers, supervisors and anyone with health and safety management responsibilities.
It is the perfect first step toward a successful health and safety career, and it will put you on track for further professional study, such as the NEBOSH National Diploma.
For Employers:
The qualification is perfect if your organisation needs to demonstrate its commitment to health and safety by developing a knowledgeable, skilful workforce and a safe workplace.
It is a sound investment for businesses that want to develop a sustainable health and safety culture, which will result in fewer workplace injuries and illnesses and boost employee well-being.
Job outcomes
- Health and Safety Advisor/Officer
- Health and Safety Manager/Coordinator
- Risk Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Training and Development Manager
What you'll learn
The NEBOSH NGC is relevant for any organisation and can significantly impact health and safety.
By studying the concepts contained in the course, learners will gain improved health and safety knowledge and skills, and the ability to contribute to organisation-wide performance.
Individual Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding how to manage workplace health and safety effectively
- Identification and control of common workplace hazards
- Utilising methods to measure success
- Awareness of the UK’s key legal requirements for health and safety
- Skills to carry out accurate and detailed risk assessments
- Ability to manage and minimise workplace risk
- Aptitude in the development and implementation of detailed action plans
- Knowledge, skills and tools to develop your organisation’s health and safety culture
Recognition
Study method
- In-class
- Virtual
- Blended
- Online
Locations
- Wales
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Duration study load
- 10 Day/s
Delivery
Online & Classroom
Entry requirements
English language equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher
Assessment
The course is assessed in two parts:
- An online, open-book exam
- A practical risk assessment
You’ll need to pass both to gain the NEBOSH National General Certificate.
When you complete the exam and risk assessment
For NG1 – The NEBOSH NG1 open-book exam is completed on an exam date of your choosing, but we will advise you on a date that aligns with your studies. Day 1-5 of the course focuses on the NG1 subject matter, so your exam is best taken shortly after the completion of day 5 of the course.
If you are taking the course through e-learning, you can arrange your exam with our helpful admin team for a date that works for you.
For NG2 – You’ll complete the NG2 risk assessment for an exam date after your last study day. On days 6-10 of a classroom course, your NEBOSH trainer will guide you through working examples, the principles of which you’ll apply in your own workplace risk assessment.
If you are taking the course through e-learning, you can arrange your exam with our helpful admin team for a date that works for you.
Once you have a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, you can:
- …apply for Associate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Also known as ‘AIOSH’).
- …upgrade to Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH – With the NEBOSH General, you will have met the academic requirements required
After this, you may proceed to other NEBOSH courses, such as the NEBOSH National Diploma (making you eligible for Graduate IOSH status) and then to chartered status (CMIOSH), the premier qualification and status for safety professionals.
Additional information
Why Choose TSW Training?
Choosing TSW for your NEBOSH General Certificate means you’re opting for a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner with a strong reputation built over 60 years in business. Here’s why TSW stands out:
- Expert Trainers: Our trainers bring decades of practical experience, ensuring you receive real-world insights along with theoretical knowledge.
- Flexible Learning Options: Whether you prefer a classroom, virtual, or e-learning format, we have an option that fits your schedule and learning style.
- Proven Track Record: We’ve successfully trained individuals from well-known brands like Volvo, Panasonic, and Legal & General.
- Tailored Support: With TSW, you’re never on your own. Our team provides continuous guidance throughout your learning journey, from registration to exam completion.
- Recognised Qualification: A NEBOSH General Certificate from TSW can boost your career prospects and demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety.
Subjects
The NEBOSH National General Certificate syllabus tackles the UK’s key legal requirements for health and safety.
The syllabus reflects employer needs, so the skills you learn are immediately relevant regardless of your industry. It represents current legislation and reflects health and safety challenges faced by every industry.
In this course, you will hone your health and safety skills and explore how to manage health and safety effectively. You will learn to identify and control common workplace hazards. The course also shows you how to measure your success.
- 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 in risk management
- Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
- 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
About TSW Training
Since 1966, TSW Training has been at the forefront of professional development, delivering innovative and results-driven learning solutions across the UK. They are dedicated to enhancing the performance of individuals and businesses through focused and impact-driven learning. Founded with a vision to transform professional learning and growth, TSW Training has evolved from humble beginnings into a leading provider of learning solutions. They offer comprehensive training programmes in Leadership & Management, Personal Development, Health & Safety, Environmental Management, and Quality Management. TSW Training provides qualifications from leading global awarding bodies, including ILM, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISEP, IRCA, Highfield, and City & Guilds. Courses are available in various formats, including virtual, classroom, and online, to suit your needs. All trainers are carefully selected based on their experience and expertise.
