Course overview
- Industry recognised NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Covers main legal requirements for health and safety in the workplace in the UK.
- Ideal for those beginning a career in health and safety or managers with a responsibility to be health and safety compliant.
- Successful students gain AIOSH, TechIOSH, and AIIRSM membership.
- Understand how to manage health and safety.
- Learn the best practices of risk assessment.
- Study for your course online.
- Assessed by exam and workplace assessment.
This NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. The course is relevant to every workplace and is the perfect choice if you are embarking upon a career in health and safety.
The course is a globally respected qualification that will support your current role as well as your long-term career. The NEBOSH National General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills that will benefit both your career and your workplace.
During your studies, you’ll develop your understanding of the best practices for implementing health and safety systems within the workplace. You’ll learn how to effectively manage health and safety, identify and control common workplace hazards, and measure if you have been successful.
The course will also cover the UK’s key legal requirements, allowing you to become a competent health and safety practitioner or safety officer. If you’re looking for a course that covers international health and safety standards, you might wish to consider the international certificate instead
As part of your assessment, you’ll complete a risk assessment, which is central to the qualification. Through your studies and workplace application, you 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.