The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health is an examined core qualification for people who have part of their role at work involved in health and safety.
Name: NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Prerequisite(s): No previous health and safety knowledge is required but candidates should note the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report.
Course Number: NEBOSH GEN CERT
Course ID: NEBOSH GEN CERT
Carlisle
March 2020
Location;
Carlisle Training Venue, Petterilbank Community Centre, Burnett Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3BX + Google Map
Dates;
Week 1: Monday 30 March 2020 to Friday 03 April 2020
Week 2: Monday 20 April 2020 to Friday 24 April 2020
Week 3: Thursday 30 April 2020 and Friday 01 May 2020
October 2020
Location;
Carlisle Training Venue, Petterilbank Community Centre, Burnett Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3BX + Google Map
Dates;
Week 1: Monday 19 October 2020 to Friday 23 October 2020
Week 2: Monday 02 November 2020 to Friday 06 November 2019
Week 3: Thursday 12 November 2020 and Friday 13 November 2019
Workington
Catterick
September 2020
Location;
Catterick Training Venue, Catterick Leisure Centre, Catterick Garrison, Yorkshire DL9 3EL + Google Map
Dates;
Week 1: Monday 14 September 2020 to Friday 18 September 2020
Week 2: Wednesday 30 September 2020 to Friday 02 October 2020
Week 3: Monday 05 October 2020 to Thursday 08 October 2020
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The NEBOSH National General Certificate covers the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK
Overview
Course Overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an examined core qualification for people who have health and safety as part of their role at work. Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage health and safety risks effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Holders of the NEOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
The NEBOSH National General Certificate covers the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK, identification and control of workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge. No previous health and safety knowledge is required but candidates should note the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report.
Unit Based Approach
Are you already one step towards your next NEBOSH Certificate?
The NEBOSH unit based approach allows you to organise your learning into manageable blocks and enables you to gain recognition and certification of your achievements as you progress.
It will allow you to gain additional units to achieve new qualifications without having to study or be assessed on topics that you have already covered in a previous NEBOSH qualification.
Unit NGC1
Unit NGC1: Management of Health and Safety
Element 1: Foundations in Health and Safety
Element 2: Health and Safety Management Systems – Plan
Element 3: Health and Safety Management Systems – Do
Element 4: Health and Safety Management Systems – Check
Element 5: Health and Safety Management Systems – Act
Unit NGC2
Unit GC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards
Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control
Element 3: Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
Element 5: Electrical Safety
Element 6: Fire Safety
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
Element 8: Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
Unit NGC3
Unit GC3: Health and Safety Practical Application
Assessment
Assessment
Units NGC1 and GC2 are taught units each assessed by a two-hour written examination. Each written examination consists of ten ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question. Unit GC3 is a two-hour practical examination carried out by the candidate in their own workplace.
Course Programme
Course Programme
Block Release (Full Time) [12 day] course – 2 x 1 week blocks plus 2 days (including the examinations).
Day Release (Part Time) [11 day] course – 11 x 1 day per week (including the examinations).
E-Learning (Self-Study) – 45 to 75 hours of study, plus 2 days for the examinations.
Course Price
Open Course Locations and Prices
CARLISLE and CATTERICK
Block Release (Full Time) – £1,495.00 + Vat = £1,794.00 [per delegate]
WORKINGTON
Day Release (Part Time) – £1,495.00 + Vat = £1,794.00 [per delegate]
The price includes the course text books, additional notes, NEBOSH fees, refreshments and lunches.
[Please be aware that lunch is not included in the course price at Catterick, because the venue is unable to provide it].
E-Learning Course
E-Learning Course
The e-learning course for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NGC) includes all the learning materials you will need for:
•Unit 1: Management of Health and Safety,
•Unit 2: Controlling Workplace Hazards,
•Support materials for Unit 3: Health and Safety Practical Application
The e-learning materials also include revision and exam support materials, including the offer of carrying out a mock exam. Each course booking initially comes with a 1 year licence for the learning and support materials, allowing you plenty of time to study the material at a pace to suit you.
The materials usually take between 80 and 100 hours of study to complete online. Additional offline study time (using the downloadable PDFs) will vary. You can study online on most devices; iPad, tablet, smartphone, PC, etc.
The course materials for the e-learning package costs £450.00 + VAT = £540.00.
In addition to buying the e-learning materials you would need to pay the NEBOSH Registration Fees and our administration / invigilation fees when you decided you were ready to sit the examinations. These examinations are held regularly in Carlisle, Workington and Catterick.
The NEBOSH Registration Fee for the NGC1 and GC2 examinations is £44.00 (no VAT) per unit. Our administration / invigilation fee is £45.00 + VAT per unit examination.
The NEBOSH Registration Fee for the GC3 practical examination is £22.00 (no VAT). Our administration / marking fee is £85.00 + VAT for the NGC3 examination.
Finally, you also have the option of attending one of our ½ day revision workshops to help you prepare for the written examinations. These workshops cost £60.00 + VAT each.
The complete e-learning course package costs £855.00 + £149.00 VAT = £1,004.00
The pass rate for the online course, for first time sitters, is 81%.