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Course Summary
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is designed to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of health and safety practices in the workplace. The NEBOSH qualification is best suited to those who are currently working in a health and safety role within the workplace or are embarking on a new career within health and safety.
At GTG, our experienced trainers have years of experience delivering both classroom-based and practical NEBOSH training across our state-of-the-art training facilities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Wolverhampton. Our trainers have extensive knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice and are dedicated to helping you pass your NEBOSH course.
Course Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however a base knowledge of health and safety legislation would be beneficial.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to follow the syllabus and successfully complete this qualification. For more information, visit the NEBOSH website here.
Additional Information
This is a ten-day, instructor-led course conducted over two to three weeks with the course covering the following modules:
Unit NG1 – Element 1-4 - 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
Unit NG2 – Element 5-11 -Risk Assessment
- Element 5: Physical and psychological health hazards
- 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
Total price: £1,670
- NEBOSH course: £1,420
- VAT: £250
- Exam fees: £170
Key Benefits
Gaining a NEBOSH qualification creates opportunities for progression within your current role and better qualifies you for moving into new health and safety roles, such as:
- Health and Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Health and Safety Auditor
- Health and Safety Co-ordinator
- Health and Safety Executive
- Health and Safety Manager
- Environment, Health and Safety Manager
According to a report by NEBOSH, those with a NEBOSH diploma can potentially earn a higher salary, with those at the top end of the scale earning £50,000 per annum on average.
Who Should Attend?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is an ideal starting point for people who are looking to begin a career in health and safety management. It gives a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Course Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a NEBOSH General Certificate.
Your results will be sent via NEBOSH 50 days after you successfully pass the NG1 and NG2 assessments.
Information on NEBOSH Appeals and Complaints policies and procedures can be accessed at Policies and Procedures - NEBOSH and Customer Feedback and Complaints - NEBOSH
Frequently Asked Questions
This NEBOSH course is a ten-day course; however, there is also an online closing interview upon successful completion of your assessments.
You may notice that the ‘Duration’ listed below is longer than this because the ten days may be spread out over the course of two or three weeks. However, the course will not exceed 11 working days from start to finish (including the closing interview).
To view the dates that this course will take place, you can click ‘View Dates’ for the location you’re interested in via the table booking below.
The NEBOSH course includes two assessments which you must pass to successfully achieve your certification.
- Unit NG1 includes a 24-hour open book exam (OBE) which is designed to test your knowledge as it would be used in a workplace scenario.
- Unit NG2 is a practical risk assessment. During this assessment, you will demonstrate that you have the skills to successfully complete a risk assessment in the workplace. You have ten days to complete this assessment and will be advised of the submission date when the course starts.
Once you have completed your assessments, your examiner will complete the closing interview as part of NEBOSH’s extensive process to prevent malpractice during the open book assessment. The NEBOSH closing interview is nothing to worry about and it’s there to ensure that all the work you submit is your own.
During the closing interview, your assessor will ask you a series of questions provided by NEBOSH to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in your exam.
To best prepare for this, we recommend re-reading the questions and answers from your exam before your interview. Remember, this is not another assessment, and it shouldn't be anything for you to worry about.
Whether you take an IOSH or NEBOSH course will differ based on your role and responsibilities.
NEBOSH courses are best suited to anyone looking to pursue or progress their career in health and safety. These courses provide a much more in-depth knowledge of health and safety principles and practices.
IOSH courses, on the other hand, are best suited to those looking to develop their knowledge and skills for day-to-day management of health and safety in the workplace.
The difficulty of NEBOSH courses will differ on a case-by-case basis, however, on average, NEBOSH courses at GTG have a high pass rate. In general, participants who actively participate and are well-prepared for the course will find the course more manageable.
Plus, our expert trainers have years of experience delivering health and safety training and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout the course.
In short, no. NEBOSH certificates do not expire. However, in a dynamic environment such as health and safety, legislation, best practice and professional body requirements constantly evolve. It is recommended that you complete a NEBOSH refresher course every three years.
If you require additional support to complete your course, please inform us as soon as possible, as some awarding bodies are time-sensitive for arranging reasonable adjustments.
Please find below the link to the Guidance & Information for Learners:
The NEBOSH National General Certificate course consists of two assessments.
Unit NG1 assessment:
- 24-hour open book exam (OBE)
- Objective: To test your knowledge as it would be used in a workplace scenario.
- Timing: 11am to 11am the following day. The date of this exam will be communicated to you by your course instructor.
Unit NG2 assessment:
- Practical risk assessment
- Objective: To demonstrate that you have the skills to complete a risk assessment in your workplace.
- Timing: You have ten days to complete this assessment. The due date of this assessment will be communicated to you by your course instructor.
Exam fees:
- Both assessments have a registration fee of £85 each which will be added to your basket upon checkout.
Closing interview:
- One-to-one conversation with your course instructor
- Objective: To demonstrate your knowledge and understanding, based on the answers you gave during your online examination.
Photographic ID is essential at various stages throughout the course and at your closing interview stage.
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