NEBOSH National General Certificate
The NEBOSH National General Certificate course is the most popular NEBOSH certificate course in the UK. Please see below for more information on the course, or click here to view our other NEBOSH Courses.
Who Should Attend the NEBOSH General Certificate?
Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The NEBOSH certificate helps them manage risks effectively.
Many people take this NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Please click here to find out why you should choose Phoenix Health and Safety for your NEBOSH National General Certificate.
We also offer Nebosh National General Certificate Audio Books to help with your studies. If you would like to order an Audio Book please click here
Note: The NEBOSH General Certificate course is also available via Distance Learning.
Course Duration
The NEBOSH General Certificate course is 11 days plus exams
Programme
Unit 1 – NGC1 - Management of Health & Safety
Element 1 – Foundation in Health & Safety
Element 2 – Health & Safety Management Systems 1 – Policy
Element 3 – Health & Safety Management Systems 2 – Organising
Element 4 – Health & Safety Management Systems 3 – Planning
Element 5 – Health & Safety Management Systems 4 – Measuring, Audit & Review
Unit 2 – NGC2 - Controlling Workplace Hazards
Element 1 – Workplace Hazards and Risk Controls
Element 2 – Transport Hazards and Risk Controls
Element 3 – Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Controls
Element 4 – Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Controls
Element 5 – Electrical Safety
Element 6 – Fire Safety
Element 7 – Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Controls
Element 8 – Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Controls
Certification
Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A full NEBOSH National General Certificate award parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment.
The NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.
Location
- Birmingham (NEC)

- Walsall (M6 J10)
- Nottingham / Derby (Sandiacre)
- London (Mayfair/Kensington)
- Manchester (Newton Heath)
- Bristol (Filton)
- Leeds (Morley)
- Washington
- Cambridge (Bar Hill)
- Southampton
The locations used for our NEBOSH General Certificate courses all have natural lighting, air conditioning and a fantastic learning environment. We also provide great quality lunch and refreshments.
Pass Rate
Phoenix Health & Safety’s pass rate for the NEBOSH General Certificate course is in excess of 90%. We also get a high level of Credits and Distinctions - see our NEBOSH Roll of Honour.
Price
£1,345 exc. VAT
The price of the NEBOSH General Certificate includes exam fees, course materials, lunch and refreshments.
Successful delegates who achieve a pass in the NEBOSH National General Certificate can go on to study the NEBOSH National Diploma.
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