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Course Summary
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is designed to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of health and safety practices in the workplace. The NEBOSH qualification is best suited to those who are currently working in a health and safety role within the workplace or are embarking on a new career within health and safety.
At GTG, our experienced trainers have years of experience delivering both classroom-based and practical NEBOSH training across our state-of-the-art training facilities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Wolverhampton. Our trainers have extensive knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice and are dedicated to helping you pass your NEBOSH course.
Course Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however a base knowledge of health and safety legislation would be beneficial.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to follow the syllabus and successfully complete this qualification. For more information, visit the NEBOSH website https://ielts.org/
Additional Information
This is a ten-day, instructor-led course conducted over two to three weeks with the course covering the following modules:
Unit NG1 – Element 1-4 - Management of Health and Safety
- Element 1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Element 3: Managing risk — understanding people and processes
- Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit NG2 – Element 5-11 -Risk Assessment
- Element 5: Physical and psychological health hazards
- Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
- Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
- Element 8: General workplace issues
- Element 9: Work equipment
- Element 10: Fire
- Element 11: Electricity
Please note that you are required to attend a NEBOSH closing interview after completing the exam. This interview is necessary to verify that the answers provided in your Open Book Exam are your own work.
The date for this interview will be arranged on Day 1 of your course. There is a deadline by which the interview must be completed; failure to do so will result in NEBOSH being unable to mark your NG1 assessment.
Your interview will be conducted over Microsoft Teams and is expected to last approximately 15 minutes
You are required to present photographic identification during the interview and must ensure that no one else is present in the room with you.
Total price: £1,870
- NEBOSH course: £1400
- VAT: £280
- Exam fees: £190
Key Benefits
Gaining a NEBOSH qualification creates opportunities for progression within your current role and better qualifies you for moving into new health and safety roles, such as:
- Health and Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Health and Safety Auditor
- Health and Safety Co-ordinator
- Health and Safety Executive
- Health and Safety Manager
- Environment, Health and Safety Manager
According to a report by NEBOSH, those with a NEBOSH diploma can potentially earn a higher salary, with those at the top end of the scale earning £50,000 per annum on average.
Who Should Attend?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is an ideal starting point for people who are looking to begin a career in health and safety management. It gives a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Course Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a NEBOSH General Certificate.
Your results will be sent via NEBOSH 50 days after you successfully pass the NG1 and NG2 assessments.
In the event that you are unsuccessful in the NG1 or NG2 assessments, there would be an additional charge for a resit. When advising your results, a training advisor will confirm availability for resits and the total additional cost where applicable.
Information on NEBOSH Appeals and Complaints policies and procedures can be accessed at Policies and Procedures - NEBOSH and Customer Feedback and Complaints - NEBOSH, GTG Policies and Procedures on Compliments, Complaints and Appeals can be accessed at https://gtg.co.uk/about/key-policies-documents/
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