NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Course Content

NG1 – Management Of Health & Safety

This unit covers HSE legislation, health & safety knowledge and health & safety management systems.

• Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Health and safety monitoring and measuring

NG1 Assessment – Open Book Examination (1 Day)

To pass, you will need to complete an Open Book Examination. You will also have a practical assessment to complete (NG2) which you will submit after the Open Book Examination.

You have remote access to the Open Book Examination on a set day for a 24-hour window to complete it. We also require you to attend a short interview (approx 15 minutes) within a few days of completion; you will be allocated a time for this upon booking.

NEBOSH will be available for technical support throughout the 24-hour window of the examination. 

NG2 – Risk Assessment

• Physical and psychological health
• Musculoskeletal health
• Chemical and biological agents
• General workplace issues
• Work equipment
• Fire
• Electricity

Within 10 days of completing the NG1 Open Book Examination, the delegate must hand in their completed practical assessment.

NG2 Assessment – Practical Submission

This a practical risk assessment to demonstrate your ability. You will complete a risk assessment and follow up within an action plan for your workplace. This information can be used as an actual risk assessment for your workplace.


Can I take The NEBOSH General Course?

There are no entry requirements for the NEBOSH General Certificate course. A good understanding of English is required and recommended for completing the course.

It is also recommended that managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety should attend this course. If you currently have health & safety responsibilities in your role; this course will help you to conduct them properly and in line with legislation.