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NEBOSH NationalGeneral Certificatein OccupationalHealth and
Safety
Globally recognised health, safety and environmental
qualifications
This qualification has beenaccredited and credit ratedby the
Scottish QualificationsAuthority (SQA) and sitsin the Scottish
Creditand QualificationsFramework (SCQF).
What to do next . . .Contact us on +44 (0)116 2634700, email
[email protected] visit www.nebosh.org.uk to find out more.
NEBOSHDominus WayMeridian Business ParkLeicester LE19 1QWUnited
Kingdom
NEBOSH, the National Examination Board in Occupational
Safety
and Health, is a world leading provider of Health, Safety
and
Environmental Qualifications.
Registered in England and Wales number 2698100 A charitable
company linked by guarantee Registered charity number 1010444
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What kind of people take the NEBOSH National General
Certificate?Many people take the NEBOSH NationalGeneral
Certificate because it gives themthe skills and know-how to fulfil
theirhealth and safety responsibilities. For others,it's a first
step towards a life-long career inoccupational safety and health.
Some takethe Certificate because it's what theiremployer expects,
while others simply wantto learn something new and
interestingthat's useful vocationally.
Whatever your reason, you're certain tobenefit from holding one
of the most widelyrecognised health and safety qualificationsin the
world.
What will I gain from thisqualification?Knowledge – Whether
health and safetyis your main responsibility, or just a part ofwhat
you do, the NEBOSH National GeneralCertificate will give you vital
knowledgeto help you perform better in your roleat work.
Enjoyment – You'll enjoy taking the
NEBOSH National General Certificate. You'lldiscover skills and
techniques that are usefuland practical, not just theoretical.
Recognition – Holders of the NEBOSHNational General Certificate
in OccupationalHealth and Safety are entitled to
AssociateMembership (AIOSH) of the Institution ofOccupational
Safety and Health (IOSH).The qualification also meets the
academicrequirements for Technical Membership(Tech IOSH) of
IOSH.
Career development – For some, theNEBOSH National General
Certificate is afirst step towards a career as a health andsafety
professional. For others, it forms partof an important set of
qualifications that willbring them success and advancement
inwhatever field they choose.
What will my employer gain from this qualification?
A safer workplace – Health and safetyis important. It protects
people from injuryand loss of life. People with the NEBOSHNational
General Certificate know howto help their employer avoid
prosecution,litigation, absence costs and loss ofreputation.
Assurance – An employer whose staff areNEBOSH qualified is an
employer committedto health and safety. The NEBOSH NationalGeneral
Certificate in Occupational Healthand Safety can help employers
meetrecognised standards, codes of practiceand even help win new
business.
Return on investment – An employeewith a NEBOSH National General
Certificatehas a practical set of skills that brings realvalue to
the modern workplace.
What does the course cover?It covers the main legal requirements
forsafety in the UK, a range of workplacehazards, and methods of
control. Furtherdetails including a syllabus summary can befound on
our website.
How is the course assessed?Candidates are assessed with
writtenexaminations for each of the two taughtunits. There is also
a practical assessment tohelp you apply your learning at work
andadd value for your employer.
Are you already one step towards your next NEBOSH
Certificate?Management of health and safety unit
(NGC1) is common to the followingqualifications:
NEBOSH National General CertificateNEBOSH National
ConstructionCertificateNEBOSH National Fire Certificate
If you study another qualification listedwithin 5 years of
passing this unit, youwill not need to re-sit it.
Once you have achieved the NEBOSH GeneralCertificate, you are
only one unit away fromachieving the NEBOSH International
General
Certificate too. Controlling Workplace Hazards(GC2) and the
Practical Application (GC3)units are now common to both
qualificationsso you would only need to pass theManagement of
International Health andSafety Unit (IGC1) to secure the
NEBOSHInternational General Certificate.
Where can I take a course leading to the NEBOSH
Certificate?Details of training providers that representNEBOSH
throughout the world are on ourwebsite. These training providers
offercourses to fit around your requirements:
Distance or blended learningDay or evening courses over a
numberof weeksBlock release or modular courses
Sometimes courses can be arranged to takeplace where you work.
Employers can alsobecome accredited NEBOSH courseproviders so that
they can providein-house training for staff.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate inOccupational Health
and Safety is a globally recognisedhealth and safety qualification
held by more than175,000 people in the UK and worldwide.
“Safety is paramountat British Airways andunderpins
everything
we do.
My employer insists onNEBOSH and I'm proudto hold the
NationalGeneral Certificate.”Sarah SimmondsIn-Flight Customer
Experience Safety& Quality Partner, British Airways
