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NEBOSH National General Certificate

The NEBOSH National General Certificate course will cover how to effectively manage health and safety; the UK’s key legal requirements and how to identify and control the key workplace hazards in the workplace.

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£1184 | or £118 Monthly for 10 Months

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What is the course about?

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides delegates with an excellent grounding in health and safety legislation, hazard recognition, practical risk control, and good risk management practices. A high number of people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate each year whether it’s as the first step for a career in health and safety or just looking to build knowledge in health and safety for their workplace or business.

It is the most recognised and trusted health and safety qualification within the United Kingdom and further afield.

The qualification is divided into two units:

  • Unit NG 1 – Management of Health and Safety
  • Unit NG 2 – Risk Assessment

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This NEBOSH qualification offers a good foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors, and staff where health and safety is part of their day to day responsibilities.
No previous health and safety knowledge or experience is required to register for this course.

The NEBOSH General Course will look at everyday solutions for general workplace health and safety issues. When you pass this NEBOSH qualification, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be able to conduct the following:

  • Advise on duties under main pieces of UK health and safety legislation
  • Support and develop your organisation’s health and safety culture
  • Justify the need for health and safety improvements
  • Work within a health and safety management system
  • Identify common hazards
  • Spot the key risks in your organisation
  • Professionally carry out risk assessments
  • Develop a detailed action plan and know how to action it
  • Manage workplace risks
  • High Quality Accredited Training: Offering fully approved and certified NEBOSH, IOSH Training Courses.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Choose from online, classroom, or on-site training to fit your schedule.
  • We are competitively priced.
  • Above-Average Pass Rates: Proven track record of success, with results that exceed national averages.
  • Interest-Free Payment Plans: Spread the cost of your course over time with no added fees.
  • Commitment to Excellence on All Courses
  • Convenient Location and Access: Options for attending our training centre or learning remotely.

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is one of the most widely recognised and respected health and safety qualifications, offering numerous benefits to both professionals and employers:

  • Open doors to roles such as Health and Safety Officer, Advisor, or Manager.
  • Progress to qualifications like the NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6.
  • A benchmark for health and safety knowledge accepted by employers across industries worldwide.
  • Gain the ability to identify, manage, and reduce risks effectively, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Build the knowledge and skills needed to handle real-world challenges in health and safety management.
  • Access pathways to IOSH Associate or Technical Membership (AIOSH or TechIOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM.
  • Relevant across industries, including construction, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and more.
  • Choose from classroom, virtual, or e-learning courses to fit your schedule.

Download the course fact sheet here.

When your employees achieve this NEBOSH qualification, they will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained from the NEBOSH General course.

  • They will have the knowledge, understanding, and skills to help implement the health and safety policy and procedures to help protect the workforce.
  • They will also be able to help make sure your business complies with the law and maintain good health and safety practices and preventing huge costs from incidents and ill-health.

To see the full list of benefits of health and safety training to businesses, see our What are the benefits of health and safety training to businesses? blog post.

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

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 performance

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

Download the NEBOSH National General Certificate syllabus

To achieve this NEBOSH qualification, candidates must pass an Open Book Assessment (NG1) and the practical assessment (NG2) carried out in the candidate’s own workplace.

  • Unit NG 1 is assessed by way of an Open Book Examination

Further information about open book exams is available in the NEBOSH Learner Guide – OBE.

  • Unit NG 2 is assessed by completing a Risk Assessment at your place of work within a ten-days of the Examination date.

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Candidates need to have completed both parts of the qualification within five years of registration to gain the full qualification.

  • 10 Days Classroom
  • 24hrs to complete the Open Book Examination

The OBE will take around 8 hours to complete but you will have access to the portal for 24 hours to enable you to complete the NEBOSH Open Book Examination.

£1184 | Check out our payment options in our FAQs below.

**Important information for students using ELC funding**

ELC funding received for ELCAS approved courses is inclusive of the following tuition, examination and certification fees, course materials and VAT in the course cost as per ELCAS and MOD regulations.

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Payment plans are available on request. Please contact us to discuss your options.

At SWT Health and Safety, we offer flexible payment options to make our courses accessible for everyone:

  • Plan 1: Pay in Full
    Save 10% when you pay for your course upfront in full.
  • Plan 2: Split Payment – 50/50
    Pay 50% at the start of your course and the remaining 50% upon completion.
  • Plan 3: Monthly Instalments
    Spread the cost in three equal payments
  • Plan 4: Spread the payment over 3 Equal Monthly Payments
    • 33% at the start of your course
    • 33% after Month 1
    • 33% End of Month 2

We’re committed to providing flexible solutions to support your learning journey.

Let us know which plan works best for you!

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There are no entry requirements for the certificate, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

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.

Please click on the button below to book and enroll on the course, or contact the office either by calling 01264 317032 or emailing [email protected].

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