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What is NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety?
The NEBOSH General Certificate course is a widely recognised qualification for general safety responsibilities. This nationally recognised occupational health and safety certificate for managers is extremely well recognised and sought after by employers in the United Kingdom. The training and qualification gives employers peace-of-mind that they have a competent person in place to manage workplace safety on a daily basis.
Who is the NEBOSH General Certificate for?
This NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is suitable for personnel e.g. managers, supervisors, non-safety specialists etc with health and safety responsibilities and who need a grounding and recognised qualification in occupational health and safety.
Other relevant and specialist NEBOSH certificate level courses include:
- NEBOSH International General Certificate
- NEBOSH Fire Certificate
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
- NEBOSH Oil & Gas Certificate
Why Choose Envico?
- the UK’s leading health and safety training intermediary & course comparison website
- we provide access to NEBOSH General Certificate courses in many of locations within the UK
- we offer the training in classroom, e-learning, online (instructor-led) and distance learning formats
- we have been trading since 2003
- we monitor the quality of training providers and their courses
- we compare NEBOSH courses
- it’s fast, easy and simple to book
NEBOSH National General Certificate Syllabus
The content of the NEBOSH General Certificate course syllabus means it is suitable and relevant for those working in virtually any industry. The training is often also used as a solid foundation if you’re looking to study further e.g. the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or specialise in a particular area such as construction site health and safety or fire safety.
What Level is the NEBOSH General Certificate?
The NEBOSH General Certificate level is a level 3 qualification, it is comparable to the NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which is equivalent to A-Level.
How Long is a NEBOSH General Certificate Course?
The NEBOSH General Certificate takes 80-120 hours to study, depending on what delivery method you choose.
NEBOSH General Certificate Learning Objectives
This NEBOSH training is a career-enhancing qualification and combines activities, learning and interactive materials, creating an engaging experience. It provides knowledge you can put into action immediately, adding value to your organisation.
Delegates who attend this classroom version of the NEBOSH General Certificate course will learn:
- to understand the legal framework, moral and economic requirements and implications for good standards in safety and health within an organisation.
- how to develop, promote and communicate an effective safety culture in an organisation.
- how to identify the key features of a health and safety policy, the preparations and performance review of a health & safety audit.
- to understand the importance of proactive and reactive health and safety monitoring measures.
- how to identify hazards in the workplace and how to conduct a risk assessment, record findings and review procedures.
- how to advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks and applying safe systems of work.
- how to identify fire hazards and consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks and develop fire procedures.
- how to identify ill health effects of physical processes of work and the environment and recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
- how to explain the processes and procedures for investigating and reporting accidents at work.
NEBOSH General Certificate Exam
The updated NEBOSH National General Certificate course now consists of two assessments:
Unit NG1
Assessed by a scenario based assessment completed at home. You have 24 hours to complete this. The NG1 exam is undertaken at home in what is called an “Open Book” exam. Exam papers will be sent at a notified time and you will then have 24 hours to complete and return them. The exam should only take a few hours to complete and the 24 hours is to meet the needs of all learners in different time zones around the world. The exam itself comprises scenario based questions, where you will be given a set scenario(s) and asked questions which test the knowledge you would have gained studying the course. You will be able to access books, but must document all the sources you reference. This is extremely important as NEBOSH will be using software to check that answers are not just copied from textbooks.
Unit NG2
Assessed by a three hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace)
Both assessments are marked by external examiners, appointed by the National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) and chosen for their experience and expertise.
If you are thinking about undertaking the NEBOSH General Certificate course we recommend that you research the qualification prior to booking and paying for your course. The training is in-depth and requires your time, effort and willingness to successfully complete the course.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
How long does the NEBOSH General Certificate last?
Once you’ve passed the NEBOSH General Certificate the qualification does not expire. If you want to progress onto other NEBOSH qualifications, like the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or other specialist NEBOSH courses, you’ll need to do so within 5 years of passing your NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
NEBOSH Certificate
If candidates are successful in passing one or more units they will be awarded a NEBOSH certificate for each unit passed. Candidates who are successful in completing all three units will be given the overall qualification parchment (NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety).
Prior Learning
It is recommended that delegates have previously attended, passed and hold a current IOSH Managing Safely qualification, however please note that this is not a pre-requisite.
What else do you need to consider?
- is the training provider accredited to deliver the qualification?
- how often does the NEBOSH training provider cancel scheduled courses?
- what have other customers said?
- is the training delivered at a suitable venue and location?
- are the NEBOSH course fees competitive?
- what’s included in the price?
NEBOSH General Certificate Cost & How to Get Value for Money!
The NEBOSH General Certificate cost ranges approximately from £395.00 + VAT to £1950.00 + VAT plus exam fees dependent upon which learning format you choose to study. NEBOSH training can be expensive and although the cost of a NEBOSH General Certificate course should be factored into your decision-making, the overall package and quality should be considered. Like everything else, course fees and the quality of the training may vary depending on which training provider and instructor deliver.
It’s important to note that high quality health and safety training saves lives. It’s wise to consider the quality factors in addition to the cost of your training course.
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NEBOSH General Certificate Online (Instructor-Led) Course
Due to extraordinary circumstances impacting the regular provision of health and safety training the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course can be studied online in virtual learning format using a live online instructor/tutor. The NEBOSH General Certificate online course follows the same curriculum as the traditional classroom version of the course and delivers the same standard of training meeting all examination body rules.
Online Training Using Video Technology
The NEBOSH General Certificate online training course involves studying at home or at work using video technology. All you need is a modern desktop computer, laptop or other suitable handheld device connected to a reliable broadband internet connection.
What’s different about the NEBOSH General Certificate online course?
- Minimum delegate numbers for the course may be reduced.
- To manage remote online training effectively, the maximum number of delegates allowed may also be reduced.
- I.D may be checked prior to the examination commencing.
- Each delegate must show the invigilator that they are alone in the room and must be visible via the video at all times.
NEBOSH General Certificate Online Exam
- Unit NG1 – examined by a formal two-hour written exam.
- Unit NG2 – a practical risk assessment, carried out at your workplace, to assess your ability to apply that knowledge. This is longer than the previous GC3 assessment.
- Both assessments are marked by external examiners, appointed by NEBOSH.
- To obtain NEBOSH certification delegates must complete and pass the examinations.
- If candidates are successful in passing one or more units they will be awarded a NEBOSH certificate for each unit passed.
- Candidates who are successful in completing all units will be given the overall qualification parchment (NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety).
- It is recommended that delegates have previously attended, passed and hold a current IOSH Managing Safely qualification, however please note that it is not a pre-requisite to attend.
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NEBOSH General Certificate Online/E-learning Course
The NEBOSH General Certificate e-learning course provides you with a flexible and easily accessible training solution. You choose the time, place and pace of learning. You take control of your learning programme using the multimedia to fit your learning style.
The NEBOSH General Certificate e-Learning is completed entirely online. E-learning includes a remote environment that enables you to complete hands-on exercises and activities.
The fundamental difference between e-learning and virtual (instructor-led online) training is that online instructor-led courses are literally led by a live instructor and e-learning courses are not. NEBOSH General Certificate e-learning conveniently allows you to learn at your own pace and in your own time in the comfort of your own home or workplace.
What’s different about NEBOSH General Certificate E-learning?
The e-learning course is deployed via VLS (Virtual Learning System). The course materials will be supplemented by relevant multimedia, by interactions, by forums and by support staff. The materials will also include relevant and timely quizzes to provide you with and allow you to monitor your progress.
At various stages and more formally at the end of each module, you can complete a series of questions to demonstrate your competence. At the end of each module, your knowledge and understanding can be formally assessed using a series of multiple choice assessments. Questions can be randomly generated to provide greater assurance.
E-learning multimedia features
Delegates are provided with access to a wide range of attractive e-learning tools. Each module clearly defines its learning outcomes and you are able to move around the course at your choice rather than being restricted to page by page viewing. The diverse multimedia content will develop your knowledge and understanding of the syllabus and will help you pass the exam.
- Video with video tutor and audio clips
- Diagrams with “mouse over” explanations
- Webcasts
- Large library of photos
- Interactive quizzes and tests with relevant feedback
- Bank of official past exam questions and answers
- Web links to relevant authoritative websites
- Grade book to record your progress: scores on tests
- Comprehensive glossary of useful terms
- Collaborative tools to discuss topics with delegates: forums, blogs email
What remains the same?
- The course content remains the same.
- The e-learning version of the course follows the same examination and assessment rules as the classroom course.
- Unit NG1 is assessed by a scenario based assessment completed at home (“open book” exam).
- Unit NG2 is assessed by a three hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).
- NEBOSH certification remains the same.
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NEBOSH General Certificate Distance Learning Course
This version of the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is studied via distance learning format. NEBOSH General Certificate distance learning courses provide you with course materials which include study/revision/exam advice, support details and your study planner.
Support during distance learning is offered by expert NEBOSH health and safety tutors, whom you can contact by telephone or email. You will also have access to a Facebook group specifically for distance learning students, where you can discuss any aspects of your studies with tutors and other students.
You can enrol on NEBOSH General Certificate distance learning courses at any time. The distance learning course can be studied in your own time, with total flexibility around your available hours.
Recommended Study Hours
The recommended study hours for the NEBOSH General Certificate distance learning course is 108 hours.
What’s different about the NEBOSH Distance Learning course?
The distance learning course is studied at home using course materials which are sent directly to you at your home or workplace. The distance learning course is different to e-learning in that you work from materials and not via online access to a learning management system (LMS or VLS). Distance learning also different to traditional classroom learning in that you will not be tied to a set time schedule and you will not be studying in a classroom.
What remains the same?
- Course content.
- NEBOSH certification.
- NEBOSH examinations (more on this below).
Open Book Exam
An open book exam assesses the same learning outcomes as an invigilated, paper-based exam. However, in an open book exam, you can use textbooks, course notes and the internet.
You can complete the assessment in your own home, or another suitable location. You will have up to 24 hours to complete the NEBOSH open book exam, but we find that most candidates only take 4-5 hours.
The open book exam will test your analytical and critical skills, focussing on the knowledge gained during the course.
Closing Interview
After completing the open book exam, you will be asked to participate in a 15-minute closing interview. The purpose of the interview is to confirm that the work you have submitted is your own, and that you did not have any assistance in completing your NEBOSH assessment.
The closing interview takes place via video call, which you can access via smartphone, tablet or computer.
The interviewer will ask to see your identification. As such, you need to provide either your passport, driving license or national identity card. The interviewer must also see the room that you are in to ensure you don’t have access to notes. They will then ask you questions based on your open book exam, work and submission.
Your closing interview is not an assessment, so you won’t receive a mark. If the interviewer is happy that the work is your own, a mark will be published in line with NEBOSH timeframes.
External examiners mark all assessments and are appointed by NEBOSH. Each examiner is chosen for their experience and expertise, ensuring candidates are assessed by the best in our industry.
This qualification is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), as well as the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
When studying via distance learning you don’t pay for your exam upfront — you choose your preferred exam dates and pay later directly with the training provider after you’ve booked the course.
Exam Prices for Distance Learning Students
| Element | Unit | Cost |
| 1x Written exam | NGC1, CC2, FC1, NCC1, EC1, IGC1 | £99 exc. VAT |
| Practical Assessment | EC2, FC2, GC3, NCC2 | £50 exc. VAT |
| Oil & Gas Certificate | IOG1 | £120 exc. VAT (held at one of our venues) |
| NGC Open Book Exam | NG1, IG1, NGC1, IGC1 | £120 exc. VAT |
| NGC New Syllabus Practical Assessment | NG2, IG2 | £85 exc. VAT |
| NEBOSH Diploma Enrolment Fee | £60 | |
| NEBOSH Diploma written exam fee per unit | £135 exc. VAT (held at one of our venues) | |
| NEBOSH Diploma unit DNI exam | £99 exc. VAT |
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