Nebosh - National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Course overview:

The NEBOSH National General Certificate covers the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK, identification and control of workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge. No previous health and safety knowledge is required but candidates should note the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report.

Unit NGC1: Management of Health and Safety

• Element 1: Foundations in Health and Safety
• Element 2: Policy
• Element 3: Organising
• Element 4: Planning
• Element 5: Measuring, audit and review

Unit NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards

• Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
• Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control
• Element 3: Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
• Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risks
• Element 5: Electrical Safety
• Element 6: Fire Safety
• Element 7: Chemical and Biological Hazards and Risk Control
• Element 8: Physical & Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control

Examinations / Assessments

Units NGC1 and NGC2 are taught units each assessed by a two-hour written examination. Each written examination consists of ten ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question.

Unit NGC3 is a two-hour practical assessment and report undertaken in the candidate's own workplace. This unit is marked by the Course Provider.