
NEBOSH General National Certificate
Course Aim
The General National Certificate is aimed at individuals who need to gain a broad understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace. It covers various topics such as risk assessment, hazard identification, control measures, and legal requirements related to health and safety. This certificate is often pursued by professionals working in a wide range of industries to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing health and safety effectively within their organisations.
Course Summary
The NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) is one of the most widely recognized health and safety qualifications in the UK and internationally. Offered by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), it is designed for individuals responsible for ensuring workplace safety and managing risks, such as managers, supervisors, or anyone looking to pursue a career in health and safety.
Course Description
The course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practices, enabling them to contribute effectively to the management of workplace risks.
Content: The course covers a wide range of topics including:
NG1 Day 1:
Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety
NG1 Day 2:
Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety
Element 2: How Health and Safety Management Systems Work & What They Look Like
Element 3 : Managing Risk – Understanding People & Processes
NG1 Day 3:
Element 3 : Managing Risk – Understanding People & Processes
NG1 Day 4:
Element 3 : Managing Risk – Understanding People & Processes
Element 4: Health & Safety Monitoring and Measuring
NG1 Day 5:
Element 4: Health & Safety Monitoring and Measuring
NG2 Day 6:
Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health
NG2 Day 7:
Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents
NG2 Day 8:
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents
Element 8: General Workplace Issues
NG2 Day 9:
Element 8: General Workplace Issues
Element 9: Work Equipment
NG2 Day 10:
Element 10: Fire
Element 11: Electricity
Duration
We offer two options for our in person – face-to-face NEBOSH General National Certificate Courses:
1. Two week block course.
2. One day a week for ten weeks.
Total course length between 80 – 120 hours.
Who should attend?
The NEBOSH General National Certificate is primarily aimed at individuals who have health and safety responsibilities in the workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, and employees from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate is relevant to various industries such as construction, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and many others. Essentially, anyone who wants to improve their understanding of health and safety management practices and contribute to creating safer working environments can benefit from obtaining this qualification.
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Certification
The NEBOSH General National Certificate awards successful candidates with a recognized qualification. Upon completing the course and passing the assessments, participants receive the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. This certificate is widely recognised and respected by employers globally and serves as evidence of the candidate’s knowledge and competence in health and safety management.
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