National General Certificate
Short course
Distance
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
Suitable for: Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues.
About this course
No formal qualifications are required but candidates must have a reasonable standard of written English.
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Course programme
NEBOSH National General Certificate
The NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) is intended for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The NGC is also suitable as a first step on a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). The NEBOSH National General Certificate is accredited at Level 3 within the National Qualification Framework (NQF) by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Course Content
The syllabus comprises three units that are separately assessed.
- Unit NGC 1: Management of health and safety
- Unit NGC 2: Controlling workplace hazards.
- Unit NGC 3: Health and Safety Practical Application.
Distance Learning Programme
ATM Safety & Environment runs a distance learning programme for UK students that includes course materials, a revision tutorial, the practical and a venue to sit the examinations. For overseas students ATM Safety & Environment provide the course materials, and students take the written examinations through the British Council and the practical in their own workplace.
The course materials include coursework which students are encouraged to complete and submit to ATM Safety & Environment for marking by post or email. The coursework does not count towards the award.
Practical Assessment
The practical assessment involves carrying out a safety inspection and preparing a written report under examination conditions.
Examinations
There are two 2 hour papers for the NGC, one held in the morning and one in the afternoon. These Papers may be taken together or at different sittings. ATM Safety & Environment holds the practical assessment with a revision session on the day before the written exams at their exam centre in Coventry.
Payment Option:
NEBOSH Fees
For UK examination sittings, NEBOSH enrolment and examination registration fees should be paid directly to NEBOSH. Forms will be provided as necessary. The examination fees quoted on this webpage are valid to August 2010.
In-company or group courses
Group courses by distance learning with tutorial support can be arranged on request for the National Certificate, the International Certificate or the National Construction Certificate. Candidates are expected to study the material and complete the coursework provided prior to attendance at the tutorials, which are designed primarily to provide a revision programme and instruction in examination technique. Tutorial programmes can be tailored to local requirements. A local examination sitting (minimum number 8) can be arranged at anytime of the year for these courses.
Payment
The application form should be returned with a cheque made payable to ATM Safety & Environment or sent with an official purchase order.
Payments may also be made by electronic transfer. Please contact us for bank details.
Payments can be made by most debit/credit cards (not American Express). We reserve the right to charge 2.5% on balance amounts paid by credit card.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT currently at 17.5% is charged on all courses purchased in the UK. EU customers do not pay VAT if the course is purchased for business use. Overseas students outside of the EU do not pay VAT. VAT is not charged on NEBOSH examination fees.
Additional information
National General Certificate