NEBOSH General Certificate

Benefits of Attending
• Can be used as a fundamental part of the candidates development programme;
• Upon completion, the candidate will have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management which will enable them to help build an effective safety culture within their employment;
• For smaller organisations, operating in lower risk environments the NEBOSH General Certificate is often chosen as the appropriate qualification for the manager;
• The qualification is accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.
Course Duration and Structure
12 days including revision and practical examination. The course is run on a day release basis (i.e. one day per week). Exams are in March, June, September and December.
The NEBOSH 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. It is divided into three units each of which is assessed separately:-
• NGC1: Management of Health and Safety;
• NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards;
• NGC3: Health and Safety Practical Application.
Examinations for both NGC1 and NGC2 are two hour written exams completed on the same day. NGC3 is a practical assessment which consists of carrying out a safety inspection and preparing a brief management report.