Course Overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a widely recognised qualification designed for managers, supervisors, health and safety professionals and anyone with responsibility for workplace health and safety.
It provides a comprehensive understanding of how to manage health and safety, identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks, and improve safety performance.
Topics may include:
- Managing health and safety effectively
- Identifying and controlling workplace hazards
- Risk assessment and risk management
- UK health and safety legislation and responsibilities
- Measuring and improving health and safety performance
- Developing and supporting a positive safety culture.
The qualification requires a minimum of 66 taught hours, plus approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading. We deliver the course face to face to learners over 12 days, 1 day per week.
Assessment Methods
The qualification is assessed through two units:
- GNC1 – Management of Health and Safety: an open-book, scenario-based examination with a closing interview.
- GNC2 – Risk Assessment: a practical workplace risk assessment and action plan demonstrating the learner’s ability to apply their knowledge in practice.
Progression Options
Successful completion can support progression into health and safety management and professional roles and provides a strong foundation for further study, including the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
The qualification also meets the academic requirements for IOSH Technical Membership (TechIOSH), subject to the relevant experience requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
However, learners should have a suitable standard of English to understand and communicate the concepts covered. NEBOSH recommends an English standard equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher. Successful completion of an initial assessment would be required prior starting course.
Frequently Asked Questions
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