NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH NGC is highly respected by employers in all sectors and is a vital first step for those wanting a long and successful career in health and safety. Over 70% of NEBOSH holders do not work in health and safety specifically, such as:

HR

Directors

Operational Managers

Public Sector

There are two types of the NEBOSH NGC: a national (UK) and international version (for those working outside of the UK), both of which are recognised worldwide including by professional memberships such as: AIOSH, TechIOSH and AIIRSM.

What does NEBOSH NGC cover?

The NEBOSH NGC is divided into two units: NG1 and NG2 which is a practical risk assessment.

NG1

1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety

2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like

3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes

4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring

NG2 

5: Physical and psychological health

6: Musculoskeletal health

7: Chemical and biological agents

8: General workplace issues

9: Work equipment

10: Fire

11: Electricity

How is NEBOSH NGC assessed?

There are two assessments which must both be passed to achieve the NEBOSH NGC:

Open-book online assessment assessing the knowledge gained in units 1 to 4

Written practical risk assessment assignment to demonstrate skills covering units 5 to 11

This course is run in conjunction with our trusted partners, British Safety Services, BSS, who are a NEBOSH Accredited GOLD Provider under LP registration number 161