10 Days Over 2 Weeks + 1 Day Exam
NEBOSH National General Certificate
£1,495.00
+ VAT
The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety by Gaskell Safety is the gold standard in health and safety qualifications, offering essential training for those aiming to manage workplace safety effectively. Covering key principles, risk management, and legal responsibilities, this certificate is relevant to every workplace and is ideal for managers, supervisors, and anyone with health and safety responsibilities, or those seeking to advance their career in this field.
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The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is 10 days long and spread over two weeks. Your tutor will also give you additional study hours, which will equate to around 40 hours of learning.
The practical approach of this course promotes the application of the knowledge acquired to problem-solving within the workplace. The NEBOSH Certificate is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 / A-level qualification.
Booking with Gaskell Safety includes:
The course will follow the new NEBOSH syllabus for the National General Certificate.
Course content includes:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
This course is highly recommended for managers, supervisors, and staff across all types of organisations who need a comprehensive understanding of health and safety. If you hold health and safety responsibilities in your role, this course will equip you to fulfill them effectively and in compliance with current legislation.
To pass, you will need to complete an Open Book Examination of NG1 content. You will also have a practical assessment to complete (NG2 assessment) which you will submit after the Open Book Examination.
NG1 Assessment – Open Book Examination (1 Day)
You have remote access to the Open Book Examination on a set day for a 24-hour window to complete it. We also require you to attend a short interview (approx 15 minutes) within a few days of completion; you will be allocated a time for this upon booking.
NEBOSH will be available for technical support throughout the 24-hour window of the examination. To find out more about Open Book Examinations contact the Gaskell Safety team through the enquiry button on this page.
Within 10 days of completing the NG1 Open Book Examination, the delegate must hand in their completed practical assessment.
NG2 Assessment – Practical Submission
This is a practical risk assessment to demonstrate your ability. You will complete a risk assessment and follow up with an action plan for your workplace. This information can be used as an actual risk assessment for your workplace
Successful candidates will receive a NEBOSH National General certificate which is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 / A-level qualification. This is a globally recognised qualification that can open numerous opportunities in health and safety roles—whether advancing within your current company or seeking new employment.
The General Certificate is applicable across all sectors, allowing you to apply your skills to a variety of industries, offering diverse career options in health and safety.
For businesses, having a NEBOSH-qualified professional on the team enhances the organisation’s health and safety culture and brings valuable in-house expertise.
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Full Course (10 days) & Exam & Practical – £1,495 + Vat
NEBOSH’s practical approach promotes the application of the knowledge acquired in the course to problem-solving within the workplace. The NEBOSH Certificate is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 / A-level qualification.
The course will follow the new NEBOSH syllabus for the National General Certificate.
The content covered by the course includes:
This unit covers HSE legislation, health & safety knowledge and health & safety management systems.
To pass, you will need to complete an Open Book Examination. You will also have a practical assessment to complete (NG2) which you will submit after the Open Book Examination.
You have remote access to the Open Book Examination on a set day for a 24-hour window to complete it. We also require you to attend a short interview (approx 15 minutes) within a few days of completion; you will be allocated a time for this upon booking.
NEBOSH will be available for technical support throughout the 24-hour window of the examination. To find out more about Open Book Examinations contact the Gaskell Safety team through the enquiry button on this page.
Within 10 days of completing the NG1 Open Book Examination, the delegate must hand in their completed practical assessment.
This is a practical risk assessment to demonstrate your ability. You will complete a risk assessment and follow up with an action plan for your workplace. This information can be used as an actual risk assessment for your workplace.
The General Certificate is 10 days long and spread over two weeks. Your tutor will also give you additional study hours, which will equate to around 40 hours of learning.
Week 1 (five days): NG1 (Open Book Examination completed remotely).
Week 2 (five days): NG2 (Risk Assessment Practical Submission).
There are no entry requirements for the NEBOSH General course. A good understanding of English is required and recommended for completing the course.
It is also recommended that managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations, who need a broad understanding of health and safety should attend this course. If you currently have health & safety responsibilities in your role; this course will help you to conduct them properly and in line with legislation.
When booking a full NEBOSH Certificate with Gaskell Safety, you can expect to benefit from the following support:
The course will provide you with valuable knowledge and tools that can be used throughout your career. You will also have a globally recognised qualification that can open many doors in health & safety-related roles, whether that be a progression in your company or looking for employment.
The General Certificate is relevant to any sector; the knowledge gained can be applied to various industries and offer a lot of options for your health & safety career.
From a business point of view, having a NEBOSH-qualified individual in the organisation can help to improve the business’s health & safety culture and provide valuable in-company expertise.
Classroom-based NEBOSH Certificate courses are available to book online or by giving us a call on 01283 777 074. Public courses are scheduled throughout the year. We can provide a bulk course through the company or courses for individual delegates.
Classroom-based NEBOSH General courses can also be arranged as an in-house course specifically for a company. In-house NEBOSH courses are a popular choice for our bigger clients who have multiple health & safety practitioners to train at once. Having all the delegates attending from one company also promotes company-related discussion about developing their company procedures.
Gaskell Safety can deliver In-house NEBOSH courses at a venue of your choice. Our very own qualified Gaskell Safety Trainers will come to a venue of your choice. All we ask is that no more than 16 delegates attend a course. Delegates must also sit the designated exams provided by NEBOSH. Call 01283 777 074 for more information or to book an in-house course.
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