NEBOSH Certificate overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely recognised health and safety qualification of its kind. The nationally recognised course gives learners everything they need know and do to make their workplace safer.
The NGC is a well-respected health and safety qualification; more than 80% of UK employers ask for a NEBOSH qualification when they are recruiting for health and safety roles. The syllabus is designed to give candidates the knowledge, skills and understanding so that they can effectively manage health and safety.
Specifically, it covers the UK's key legal requirements, to aid compliance, how to identify and control common workplace hazards, and how to measure success. Upon completion of the NEBOSH General Certificate course, successful learners will be able to confidently carry out risk assessments, manage and minimise workplace risks, and support a business-wide health and safety culture.
The course is suitable for safety managers, line managers, supervisors, and anybody with safety management responsibilities. It's also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career and can lead to further qualifications such as the NEBOSH National Diploma, the flagship NEBOSH qualification.
What is NEBOSH?
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is a globally recognised provider of health, safety, and environmental qualifications. Established in 1979, NEBOSH has set the benchmark for health and safety professionals worldwide. With over 400,000 individuals having earned a NEBOSH qualification, it is a testament to the organisation’s commitment to excellence in occupational safety.
NEBOSH qualifications are meticulously designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding required to manage health and safety effectively in any workplace. These professional qualifications are highly respected and sought after by employers, making them a valuable asset for anyone looking to advance their career in health and safety.
Why choose Make UK to study the NEBOSH Certificate?
As a NEBOSH gold learning partner, Make UK provide excellent teaching and support to students undertaking this qualification.
- 1st ever NEBOSH training partner
- Pass rates regularly exceed the average
- Professional tutors with industry recognised qualifications and years of ‘real-life’ experience
- 96% of students rate their tutor as Very or Extremely Knowledgeable
- 98% of students would consider booking a course with Make UK again
- All fees included
Studying with Make UK gives you access to tutors who are members of IOSH and are able to support with your professional development if you wish to pursue a career in health and safety. Don't just pass, maximise your potential!
Success - Our pass rate is consistently significantly higher than the national average
Quality - We deliver more than 10,000 training days a year and were the first NEBOSH training Partner
Flexibility - This course is available via Classroom, E-Learning or In-Company
Benefits of NEBOSH National General Certificate
For the learner
- Obtain valuable knowledge and skills
- Enables you to personally minimise workplace injuries and illness
- Supports academic and career progression
For the business
- Reduce incident and injury rates, and the associated lost-time and absence
- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house expertise
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
Delivery methods
To successfully achieve the NEBOSH Certificate, we recommend that you carefully consider which delivery method will suit your learning style best. If you would like any advice regarding this please get in touch, we’d be happy to help.
Classroom
Taught with delegates from other organisations at one of our training centres, this rich learning experience allows you to get away from the distractions of the workplace, learn from your peers and focus on your qualification.
Virtual Classroom
For those who want a classroom-based course without the travel, our virtual classrooms provide an interactive online environment for our training programmes to be delivered at your home or office.
E-learning
E-learning programmes, sometimes called Online, can studied at any time, from anywhere, from any device. This method provides the flexibility for you to study at your own pace and in your own learning style.
E-learning Extra
Provides all the features and flexibility of an online course, but with the structured support of that a tutor provides via a series of scheduled webinars.
In-Company
The training course is delivered specifically for a group of people at your company - either face-to-face at a time and place to suit you, or via Virtual Classroom. We’ll tailor your course content to your business, bringing it to life.
Who should attend?
Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH General Certificate is for managers, supervisors, and safety representatives who may not specialise in health and safety but require sound knowledge of risk management to create safe working practices and a strong health and safety culture.
It’s also ideal for those starting a career in health and safety.
Pre-requisites
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners should consider that this is a professional-level qualification. NEBOSH strongly recommends that learners studying the NEBOSH Certificate have a suitable standard of English to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH qualification levels
NEBOSH qualifications are structured at different levels to cater to varying degrees of expertise and career aspirations:
NEBOSH Award - A basic level qualification that introduces fundamental health and safety principles.
NEBOSH Certificate - An intermediate level qualification offering a comprehensive understanding of health and safety principles.
NEBOSH Diploma - An advanced level qualification providing an in-depth understanding of health and safety management.
Each level offers a structured progression, allowing learners to develop their knowledge and skills in health and safety management systematically. While the Award level provides a basic introduction, learners can start directly at the Certificate level, which offers a more comprehensive foundation. This ensures a clear pathway for advancing from fundamental principles to expert-level management capabilities.
NEBOSH Certificate course content
The NEBOSH national general certificate consists of two units, each separately assessed.
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
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
Duration
The course will involve a minimum of 68 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading. It is possible for learners to complete the qualification in 10 working days.
Assessment
The total assessment time is 7 hours. Learners must complete and pass the following to achieve the NEBOSH Certificate.
NG1 is assessed via an open book exam which is administered online and must be completed during a set 24-hour window.
NG2 is assessed via a practical assessment carried out following completion of all the units and usually carried out within the delegates’ workplace. On completion of this assessment, the delegate will receive either a pass or refer. NG2 does not contribute to the delegate’s overall grade.
A delegate can receive an overall refer, pass, credit, or distinction grade following their open book examination and a pass grade for the practical assessment.
Outcome / Next Steps
Delegates will achieve the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety upon completing both units.
The qualification is accredited by the Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as well as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH, with appropriate experience. The Make UK team would be happy to provide more information regarding this if required.
Studying with Make UK gives you access to tutors who are members of IOSH and can support with your professional development if you wish to pursue a career in health and safety.
Those seeking health and safety qualifications at a higher level may be interested in the NEBOSH Diploma. See more details here.
The NEBOSH course was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The tutors were great and delivered the entire course content in a clear, structured and engaging manner. Not only were they my tutors but they also mentored me, ensuring I was equipped to return to work with a thorough understanding of my obligations and responsibilities to occupational health, safety and wellbeing. It was more than a course, it was about creating and instilling a mindset, allowing me to learn, grow and adopt the safety culture that NEBOSH is internationally renowned for.