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The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the UK’s most widely recognised health and safety qualification, trusted by over 200,000 professionals. This course provides essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to manage workplace safety effectively. You’ll learn to identify hazards, control risks, and meet UK legal requirements—helping you create a safer, more compliant work environment.
This NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course is ideal for:
Benefits for learners:
Builds a strong foundation for a successful career in health and safety.
Earn an industry recognised certification.
Increases confidence in managing workplace risks effectively.
Enhances the ability to protect colleagues and ensure legal compliance.
Benefits for employers:
Strengthens workplace health and safety culture.
Reduces accidents, minimising downtime and costs.
Improves productivity by creating a safer, more efficient work environment.
Demonstrates a commitment to industry best practices and compliance.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Effectively manage health and safety
Identify and control common workplace hazards.
Measure if you've been successful.
Understand the UK's legal requirements.
Confidently carry out risk assessments.
Develop and implement a detailed action plan.
Manage and minimise workplace risks.
Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture.
The syllabus is based on best practices, providing health and safety professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to manage workplace risks effectively.
Unit NG1: Management of health and occupational safety
Module 1 – Why we should manage workplace health and safety
Module 2 – How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Module 3 – Managing risk and understanding people and processes
Module 4 – Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit NG2: Risk assessment
Module 5 – Physical and psychological health
Module 6 – Musculoskeletal Health
Module 7 – Chemical and biological agents
Module 8 – General workplace issues
Module 9 – Work equipment
Module 10 – Fire
Module 11 - Electricity
You can also choose to study this course through our eLearning platform, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
The NEBOSH General Certificate course takes place over 9 days, with extra time for online revision and your final exam. It’s delivered through live virtual classrooms, giving you the chance to interact with expert Tutors and ask questions in real time.
The NGC has two unit assessments. In order to gain the certification, you must achieve a 'pass' in each unit.
Unit NG1: Management of health and safety (Modules 1-4)
Exam format: Open book examination
Duration: You have 24 hours from 11am (UK time) on the examination date to access, complete, and submit your paper.
Pass mark: 45 (Credit = 65-74, Distinction = 75+)
Unit NG2: Risk assessment (Modules 5-11)
Exam format: Practical risk assessment
Duration: 3 hours
Results for assessments taken in English are typically available within 50 working days. The specific date is indicated on your examination entry confirmation. You must pass both units to earn your qualification.
You will have five years to complete your qualification. The five-year period starts when you pass your first successful unit ('declaration date'). Any unit that is five or more years old will not count towards the qualification, and you will need to retake this/these unit(s) if you still want to complete the qualification.
We make it easier to invest in your future with flexible, accessible payment choices:
Our flexible options are designed to help you upskill with confidence and ease—without the financial pressure.
At e-Careers, we are dedicated to health and safety. We deliver high-quality, results-driven training that empowers individuals and organisations to successfully complete health and safety management.
By choosing e-Careers, you gain immediate access to a trusted provider with a strong track record of student success and industry recognition.
There are no prerequisites to enrol in this NEBOSH National General Certificate course. However, you must be fluent in English to understand your lessons. Since this is an online training, you must also have a laptop or computer.
This course is ideal for professionals across all industries with health and safety responsibilities, such as Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders. It’s also suitable for newcomers to the field or those looking to advance their careers as health and safety professionals.
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NEBOSH National General Certificate course is designed to provide individuals with knowledge and skills in environmental and occupational safety management. This basic certificate will also qualify you to take advanced levels like the NEBOSH National Diploma.
This depends on the learning method and the training provider. Please refer to our Health and Safety specific course listings for the most up-to-date prices.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is accredited by SQA Accreditation. It is placed at Level 6 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), earning 11 SCQF credit points. This is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification on the RQF/CQFW in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The best NEBOSH course depends on your career goals and experience. The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety offers beginners a solid foundation. At the same time, the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is ideal for those seeking advanced health and safety management roles.
If you want specialised courses, consider the NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction (Health and Safety Management).
Our NEBOSH qualifications are designed with short training periods. The fastest option is our NEBOSH virtual classroom sessions, which take just a few days. For those preferring online study, the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety can be completed at your convenience, with 12 months of full course access.
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