• Students studying the NEBOSH general certificate in occupational health and safety course will gain knowledge, understanding and confidence on how to effectively manage and advise health and safety. Carry out risk assessments and how to identify and control common workplace hazards. Along with how to measure if they have been successful.
• The ability to develop and implement a detailed action plan to manage and minimise workplace risks.
• Understand the UK’s key legal, moral and ethical requirements to justify health and safety improvements.
• Students studying the NEBOSH General Certificate Course will walk away from the course confident in their ability to carry out risk assessments and incident investigations. Develop and implement a detailed action plan and support, manage, safeguard and assess workplace risks effectively.
• Support and develop  company health and safety culture.
• Ability to provide organisations with valuable in-house health and safety expertise.

Unit NG1: 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: Risk Assessment

Element 5 – Physical and psychological health.

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.

Students are assessed through a two-step assessment process:

1. NG1 – An Open Book Examination (OBE) where Delegates will have 24 hours to complete the Examination – This is done so online from the comfort of the students on home or workplace. Students can also complete the examination from the Q1tum Training Facilities with their own laptop etc. if this is preferred. (further information will be provided on
   commencement of the course).
2. NG2 – A Practical Risk Assessment – This Practical assessment is based on the students workplace, It includes the development of an action plan that is to be immediately utilised to improve their workplaces health and safety. Students are to submit the assessment 10 Working Days from the NG1 Examination.

Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is ideal for managers, supervisors and non-specialists who have obligations and responsibilities for health and safety and require an internationally recognised measure of competence in this field. If you advise others in any capacity on health and safety issues, or if you are a safety adviser seeking initial training for your role the course will provide a solid introduction to the principles of health and safety.

This course is also perfect for those embarking on a life-long career in occupational health and safety, by providing a stepping stone to success.

All Students will have created a strong foundation for a career in health and safety, and advanced their knowledge and skills not only vocationally but practically. Establish Confidence in their roles and in their ability to risk assess, recognise and minimise workplace hazards and safeguard their colleagues, peers and people.  All Students will also gain  a Level 3 Qualification and NEBOSH Certification.

Holders of the NEBOSH National General Certificate are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH.

Employers with benefit from a safer workplace as employees with the NEBOSH National General Certificate understand how to help their employers develop safety culture, avoid prosecution, litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation.

An employer whose staff are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to health and safety. The NEBOSH National General Certificate can help employers meet cognised standards, codes of practice and even help win new business. This course is a return on investment, as the student with the qualification has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern workplace.

This course costs £1170 +VAT.

*If you have multiple delegates then Q1TUM’s in-house training option could save you money. For more information please get in touch for a full quote.

No, there are no prerequisites to taking this course.

Q1tum Classroom based courses at the Renishaw Hall & Gardens training facilities begin at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm.

This General Course is delivered over 10 Days – 1 Day a Week for 10 Weeks, Every Wednesday until the NG1 Examination.

Many Students who have studied and successful completed the NEBOSH General Certificate course, consider the NEBOSH Diploma. This course is the flagship NEBOSH award for health and safety qualifications. With its Degree Level syllabus designed by experts for experts, Students will perform as a leading SHEQ Professional of the future.