NEBOSH NGC

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Let your health and safety management journey start with the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Unlock your power in safety skills with a perfectly designed foundation course that benefits learners of all stages in their health and safety careers.

The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a widely approved global qualification among most employers. Also, it is widely known among professional bodies in 1800+ countries. Over 87% of employers in the UK demand the NEBOSH NGC as the essential requirement for candidates as it enhances their skills in health & safety and environmental management. This qualification is greatly helpful in improving the sustainable health and safety knowledge among managers, staff and supervisors to bring unique workplace improvements.

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Who can take NEBOSH General Certificate course?

  • Learners of all workplaces

  • Optimal for supervisors, managers, or anyone having health and safety management roles

  • Best choice for all looking to begin their health & safety careers.

Learning Outcomes of NGC

  • Skills to effectively handle health and safety

  • Knowledge to recognize and mitigate common workplace hazards.

  • To analyses the success of implemented measures.

  • Familiarity with key legal guidelines.

Assessment Element

Online Open Book Exam (OBE)

Unit NG 1: Management of health and safety
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

practical Assessment

Unit NG 2: Risk Assessment
5 Physical and psychological health
6 Musculoskeletal health
7 Chemical and biological agents
8 General workplace issues
9 Work equipment
10 Fire
11 Electricity

NG1 Assessment dates

Unit Examination Date Resualt Notification Date
NG 1 05 Feb’25 16 Apr’25
NG 1 05 Mar’25 19 May’25
NG 1 09 Apr’25 24 Jun’25
NG 1 07 Apr’25 17 Jul’25

Risk assessment is the core thing of the qualification. The successful learners of the NEBOSH NGC qualification will be capable of:

  • Confidently performing risk assessments.
  • Establish and execute comprehensive safety measures.
  • Manage and reduce the risks & hazards in the workplace.
  • Contribute effectively to enhancing the workplace health and safety culture.

The learners of the NEBOSH NGC are expected to possess relevant proficiency in English to understand the course syllabus concepts.

Learning the National General Certificate course needs at least 68 teaching hours and 40 hours of private learning, approximately.

The NEBOSH National General Certificate holders are empowered for:

  • An Affiliate Membership, AIOSH, of the IOSH – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
  • The qualification fulfils the needs of Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH with relevant experience.
  • An Associate Membership, AIIRSM, of IIRSM – International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.

For learners seeking further growth at a higher level, it is recommended to enrol in the most prestigious qualifications such as NEBOSH Diplomas or Masters Qualification for improved career potential.

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