NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Benefits for learners:

• Builds a strong foundation for a successful career in health and safety.

• Earn an industry recognised certification.

• Increases confidence in managing workplace risks effectively.

• Enhances the ability to protect colleagues and ensure legal compliance.

Benefits for employers:

• Strengthens workplace health and safety culture.

• Reduces accidents, minimising downtime and costs.

• Improves productivity by creating a safer, more efficient work environment.

• Demonstrates a commitment to industry best practices and compliance.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Effectively manage health and safety

• Identify and control common workplace hazards.

• Measure if you've been successful.

• Understand the UK's legal requirements.

• 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.

The syllabus is based on best practices, providing health and safety professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to manage workplace risks effectively.

Unit NG1: Management of health and occupational safety

• Module 1 – Why we should manage workplace health and safety

• Module 2 – How health and safety management systems work and what they look like

• Module 3 – Managing risk and understanding people and processes

• Module 4 – Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Unit NG2: Risk assessment

• Module 5 – Physical and psychological health

• Module 6 – Musculoskeletal Health

• Module 7 – Chemical and biological agents

• Module 8 – General workplace issues

• Module 9 – Work equipment

• Module 10 – Fire

• Module 11 - Electricity

We also offer this course through virtual classrooms if you want to learn with other students and attend online classes.

All our NEBOSH courses have short training periods. You can complete your online learning within 12 months. This allows you to learn at your own pace, ensuring you have enough time to study.

The NGC has two unit assessments. In order to gain the certification, you must achieve a 'pass' in each unit.

Unit NG1: Management of health and safety (Modules 1-4)

• Exam format: Open book examination

• Duration: You have 24 hours from 11am (UK time) on the examination date to access, complete, and submit your paper.

• Pass mark: 45 (Credit = 65-74, Distinction = 75+)

Unit NG2: Risk assessment (Modules 5-11)

• Exam format: Practical risk assessment

• Duration: 3 hours

Results for assessments taken in English are typically available within 50 working days. The specific date is indicated on your examination entry confirmation. You must pass both units to earn your qualification.

You will have five years to complete your qualification. The five-year period starts when you pass your first successful unit ('declaration date'). Any unit that is five or more years old will not count towards the qualification, and you will need to retake this/these unit(s) if you still want to complete the qualification.

We make it easier to invest in your future with flexible, accessible payment choices:

• 0% interest instalment plans, available even with a low credit score
• Price Match Promise – we’ll match any lower verified price
• Transparent pricing – all fees include VAT, with no hidden costs

Our flexible options are designed to help you upskill with confidence and ease—without the financial pressure.

At e-Careers, we are dedicated to health and safety. We deliver high-quality, results-driven training that empowers individuals and organisations to successfully complete health and safety management.

• Over 10 years of experience in professional training and development.
• Trained over 630,000 students worldwide.
• Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot with over 14,760 positive reviews.
• An industry-recognised credential that boosts career prospects.
• Comprehensive study materials, including practice tests and real-life case studies.
• A dedicated support team to assist you throughout your learning journey

By choosing e-Careers, you gain immediate access to a trusted provider with a strong track record of student success and industry recognition.