NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an essential qualification for anyone working in or wanting to work in health & safety management. The NGC is required for over 90% of health and safety roles and is one of the most recognised health and safety qualifications in the world.
Description
The NEBOSH NGC is highly respected by employers in all sectors and is a vital first step for those wanting a long and successful career in health and safety. Over 70% of NEBOSH holders do not work in health and safety specifically, such as:
HR
Directors
Operational Managers
Public Sector
There are two types of the NEBOSH NGC: a national (UK) and international version (for those working outside of the UK), both of which are recognised worldwide including by professional memberships such as: AIOSH, TechIOSH and AIIRSM.
What does NEBOSH NGC cover?
The NEBOSH NGC is divided into two units: NG1 and NG2 which is a practical risk assessment.
NG1
1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
NG2
5: Physical and psychological health
6: Musculoskeletal health
7: Chemical and biological agents
8: General workplace issues
9: Work equipment
10: Fire
11: Electricity
How is NEBOSH NGC assessed?
There are two assessments which must both be passed to achieve the NEBOSH NGC:
Open-book online assessment assessing the knowledge gained in units 1 to 4
Written practical risk assessment assignment to demonstrate skills covering units 5 to 11
This course is run in conjunction with our trusted partners, British Safety Services, BSS, who are a NEBOSH Accredited GOLD Provider under LP registration number 161