NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Introduction

The National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is the most widely recognised health and safety qualification in the UK. It is suitable for directors, managers, supervisors, H&S professionals and general staff from all types of organisations and industries who need a full understanding of health and safety requirements. The qualification aims to help manage risk effectively, implement accident prevention strategies and ensure legal compliance by providing a valuable overview and a sound basis for further professional study.

It can help to:

• Eliminate or minimise workplace accidents, incidents, injuries and illness
• Boost employee wellbeing
• Demonstrate commitment to health and safety
• Develop and strengthen your health and safety culture
• Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house health and safety expertise
• Meet the requirements of legislation

The aim is for learners to be able to:

• Confidently carry out risk assessments
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan
• Eliminate and manage workplace risks
• Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture

Course content

• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to evaluate risks and develop control measures
• Legal requirements
• How to carry out a Risk assessment

Examinations

NG1 – An open book examination to assess what you know. This is scenario based and involves providing answers based on the scenario

NG2 – A practical risk assessment. Learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan

Professional recognition

The qualification meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH

Course fees

Distance learning with tutor contact £350 + exam fees

Exam fees £95 per exam

Exam dates

We have confirmed the following dates for OBEs in 2021:

• Wednesday 4th August 2021
• Wednesday 6th October 2021
• Wednesday 1st December 2021