
Course Overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course is one of the UK’s most popular and respected health and safety qualifications. Offering a valuable overview of the core aspects of occupational health and safety, the course provides an excellent platform for individuals who are looking to build upon their knowledge and skills and take their career forward. This course delivers a minimum of 68 hours of instruction to a maximum of 18 delegates.
Over the course of 10 Days, delegates will receive expert classroom instruction covering essential topics such as risk assessment, health and safety law, hazard identification, and control measures, all designed to prepare them for the challenges of real-world safety management. Following the classroom training, delegates have the opportunity to attend an optional revision day on Day 11, providing additional support to reinforce their knowledge and ensure they feel fully prepared for the final assessment. The course culminates in an Open Book Exam (OBE) on Day 12, which allows delegates to demonstrate their understanding of health and safety practices by applying their knowledge to real-life scenarios.
Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical applications during the course. They will learn how to spot workplace hazards and how to prevent them, as well as to assist in your company’s safety management programme. The course results in a real return on investment by giving you the know-how that could help you to reduce insurance and sickness-absence costs, improve staff morale, behaviours and minimise the potential for prosecution or other enforcement action. Our instructor will provide homework for each delegate to be completed and will coach learners through the course, providing understanding of content as well as how to practically apply the knowledge to their own workplace environment. This means when learners complete the course, they are confident their new knowledge can be used in real life scenarios they may encounter.
An open book examination will be required to be completed by learners in their own chosen space (e.g. workplace or home). Learners will have 24 hours to complete their paper where they will be presented with a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. Learners will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using the evidence presented in the scenario as well as their knowledge gained throughout the course. After the open book exam is completed, your instructor will conduct a closing interview to discuss your answers. Learners will also complete a practical risk assessment and develop and action plan for their workplace.
Guidance for the NG2 Risk Assessment module is available from NEBOSH.
This course consists of training room lectures, presentation, an optional revision session, an Open Book Examination (OBE), and a workplace project.