NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is a globally recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety. The course covers how health and safety can be effectively managed, the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK, identification and control of workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge.
The qualification is:
- Relevant to every workplace
- Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
- Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career
The course is made up of presentations, question and answer sessions, activities and projects. There are 2 assessments at the end of the course – one written exam and a practical assessment. The practical assessment includes the completion of a general risk assessment carried out at the learner’s workplace. The tutor will support the learner’s knowledge and understanding by classroom and individual discussion.
NEBOSH will issue successful delegates the National General Certificate.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate course covers:
Unit NG1: Management of Health & Safety
- Element 1: Why we should manage health and safety
- Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Element 3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
- Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit NG2: Risk Assessment
- Element 5: Physical and psychological health
- Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
- Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
- Element 8: General workplace issues
- Element 9: Work equipment
- Element 10: Fire
- Element 11: Electricity
There are no specific entry requirements for this course. NEBOSH recommend that delegates have a minimum standard of English, as they must be able to understand and communicate the concepts in the course content, and complete the written exam and practical assessment. Delegates should have a basic knowledge of health and safety, and an understanding of what happens in their workplace. The information you will need to know for the practical assessment and the exams will be covered in the course.
If you have any specific learning needs, including dyslexia please let us know before the course. A good understanding of English is needed.
- Check you meet the entry requirements.
- Decide if you prefer to attend the NEBOSH General Certificate via eLearning, an in-person classroom course, or a virtual online classroom course.
- Book your choice online or call us on 03333580340 if you would like to book over the phone if you would like to use a payment plan, or just want some general advice.
- Once a payment has been received, you will receive your course booking confirmation.
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eLearning+
Compass Mykademy Portal-
Quizzes, study guides, mock exam & videos
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Self paced learning
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Personalised exam prep session with specialist NEBOSH tutor
Virtual
Online Classroom-
Real Time Virtual Clasroom
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Attend From Home
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Access to Compass MyKademy Portal and physical study guides
In-Person
Classroom Hybrid-
Face-to-Face Training in Lancashire
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Virtual Tie-in Option
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Access to Compass MyKademy Portal and physical study guides
Book NEBOSH General Certificate Virtual and In-Person Dates Here
NEBOSH General Certificate- Starts 9th June 2025
NEBOSH General Certificate Classroom- Starts 6th October 2025
Frequently Asked Questions – NEBOSH NGC
Course accreditation fees and certification fees are included in the course price.
We can make reasonable adjustment to support your specific needs: Policy and Procedure for Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration
Our training centre in Chorley is fully accessible with the main training room located on the ground floor. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor and a wheelchair accessible lift to the first floor.
If you are attending our Hybrid course and would prefer to split the payment for this course you can pay in 2 or 3 instalments, as long as the final payment is made before you take the exam. Please call our admin team who can set this up for you. Please note there is an additional admin fee of £50 added to the first instalment for this option.
ELCAS funding is available to eligible learners.
You can attend the NEBOSH National General Certificate Online with Compass Skills Training. Choose from either a virtual classroom course, or NGC eLearning.
Our in-person classroom courses are held at our training centre, Compass House, which is based in Chorley, Lancashire.
Easy access to motorways makes Compass an ideal solution for learners based in the North-West.
Free on-site parking is available for course attendees.
Yes, within the cost of the course there is a buffet lunch, hot and cold drinks and biscuits for those attending in person.
