The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the UK’s most popular and widely respected health and safety qualifications, and is considered the industry standard. The syllabus is informed by the practices of industry leading health and safety professionals, so it provides detailed insight into best practice for health and safety across all industries and sectors.

The course provides a valuable overview of the core aspects of occupational health and safety, equipping candidates with the skills to manage and assess workplace risk effectively. The National Educational Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) is an independent examination board delivering vocational qualifications in health, safety and environmental practice and management. 87% of UK employers ask for a NEBOSH qualification when they are recruiting for health and safety roles, which makes the General Certificate invaluable for health and safety professionals.

The course is studied online through e-learning across 11 modules in two units, with a recommended 100 to 120 hours of study, 12 months of access and a minimum pass mark of 50%. Exams are booked and bought separately, so please enquire for details.

Advantages & Target Audience

Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is ideal if you are a manager or supervisor with health and safety management responsibilities. We also recommend this course if you are embarking on a career in health and safety, or wish to advance a career in the industry.

Studying through e-learning gives you access to a specially designed, interactive course. Students can study wherever and whenever they please, pausing and resuming the course as they need, which allows for maximum flexibility around work and other commitments. Learning materials are accessible from any device.

For learners, the certificate creates a strong foundation for a career in health and safety, develops confidence in the role of a health and safety practitioner, and teaches how to recognise and minimise workplace risk in order to safeguard colleagues. For employers, it improves health and safety culture across the business, increases productivity through fewer days of absence due to workplace induced accident or illness, and demonstrates a commitment to health and safety to both employees and fellow businesses.

Learning Outcomes

• Justify health and safety improvements using moral, financial and legal arguments.
• Advise on the main duties for health and safety in the workplace.
• Help their organisation manage contractors.
• Work within a health and safety management system, recognising what effective general policy, organisation and arrangements should look like.
• Positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour to improve performance in their organisation.
• Carry out a general risk assessment in their own workplace, profiling and prioritising risks, inspecting the workplace, recognising a range of common hazards, evaluating risks taking account of current controls, recommending further control measures and planning actions.
• Recognise workplace changes that have significant health and safety impacts, and effective ways to minimise those impacts.
• Develop basic safe systems of work, including taking account of typical emergencies, and know when to use permit to work systems for special risks.
• Take part in incident investigations.
• Help their employer to check the effectiveness of their management system through monitoring, audits and reviews.