Course overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NG) is a widely recognised health and safety qualification. The NG offers an excellent grounding in the essentials of health and safety.
This qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (Tech IOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
NEBOSH Examination Re-sit Fees
Registration for exams closes 3-weeks prior to the exam date.
Exam fees and admin charges are non-refundable or transferrable within 3 weeks of the exam date.
Please inform us of any access needs or reasonable adjustments which may be required during training/assessment
Who is this course for?
The NG is the first step for those looking for a career in health and safety and it can be built upon with other NEBOSH qualifications. It’s ideal for people who need a comprehensive knowledge of health and safety and is suitable for managers, supervisors and staff with some level of health and safety responsibility.
This qualification is a commonly requested health and safety qualification by potential employers.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NG) is based on UK legislation so, if you don’t intend to work in the UK, the NEBOSH International
General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IG) might be more suitable.
Learning Outcomes
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH National General Certificate covers:
• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure if you’ve been successful
• The UK’s key legal requirements
Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:
• 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
NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner Status
Ligtas is a NEBOSH gold partner. NEBOSH is the world’s leading accreditation body for the health and safety industry. This means that Ligtas has excelled in the six learning excellence principles:
- Ensure all learners understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from their Learning Provider
- Create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages interaction that is appropriate for the course and type of delivery
- Provide accurate course materials and continually update and improve them
- Ensure tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, competent and engaging
- Give learners feedback on their progress and provide appropriate support
- Review course delivery and learner feedback and action as necessary