NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NGC) offers a comprehensive, yet approachable introduction to the key elements of workplace health and safety. It is ideal for anyone who has responsibility for the wellbeing of others as part of their role, or who is already working within the health and safety profession.

Widely respected across all industries, the NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate provides a strong and steady foundation for a rewarding career in health and safety. It supports you in developing the knowledge and confidence to help create working environments where people feel safe, supported and able to do their best.

Content Details

Education Level: Level 3 | Study: 10 days + assessment | Tuition Period: 18 months

Dates: 1 day per week for 10 weeks

Course Content

Unit NG1: Management of Health and Safety (2nd, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Oct)
How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Managing risk – understanding people and processes
Why we should manage workplace health and safety
Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Assessed by a question paper exam (one 20-mark question and ten 8-mark questions)

Unit NG2: Risk assessment (9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Nov and 1st Dec)
Physical and psychological health
Chemical and biological agents
General workplace issues
Musculoskeletal health
Work equipment
Electricity
Fire