NEBOSH General Certificate Online (Instructor-led)

Live, tutor-led NEBOSH training you join from home or work

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is one of the UK's most respected health and safety qualifications. This virtual classroom version is taught live by a qualified tutor over video conferencing, so you get the same structured teaching and interaction as a classroom course without travelling to a venue.

It focuses on UK health and safety law and practice, making it the right choice for learners based in the UK. If you work outside the UK, the NEBOSH International General Certificate is usually the better fit.

Who is it for?

Managers, supervisors and employees with health and safety responsibilities, and anyone starting a career in health and safety. There are no formal entry requirements.

Study method

Delivered online by a real instructor using video conferencing software, over two teaching weeks.

Course duration

9 days (one five-day week followed by one four-day week).

Course content

Unit 1: 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 2: Risk Assessment

• Element 5 - Physical and psychological health
• 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

Learning outcomes

• How to manage health and safety effectively
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure whether controls are working
• How to carry out a risk assessment with confidence
• How to develop and put in place a practical action plan
• How to support and develop your organisation's health and safety culture

Assessment and certification

Unit 1 is assessed by an open book, scenario-based exam taken from home. Unit 2 is a practical risk assessment carried out at your workplace. NEBOSH exam fees are included, and exam dates are set by NEBOSH.

FAQ

What is an open book exam?

It tests the same learning outcomes as an invigilated exam, but you may use textbooks, course notes and the internet. You have up to 24 hours to complete it, although most candidates take around 4-5 hours.

What is the closing interview?

A short video call of about 15 minutes after the open book exam to confirm the work is your own. You will need photo ID and to show the room you are in. It is not marked.

Who marks the assessments?

External examiners appointed by NEBOSH. The qualification is recognised by IOSH and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

What happens if I don't pass?

You receive free tutor support under the Phoenix Pass Pledge; exam resits are paid for separately.

Related courses

• NEBOSH General Certificate courses
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate courses
• All NEBOSH courses
• IOSH courses

For accredited courses such as NEBOSH and IOSH a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

For short health and safety courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

All you need to complete our health and safety e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by Phoenix H&S.

Online learning courses provide flexible learning experiences so that you study whenever, easily fitting learning around other commitments.

Our e-learning courses include interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and practice exam questions, all designed to provide an informative and engaging learning experience. The programmes can be bookmarked, making it easy for learners to pick up where they left off and study around their schedule. 

Our short health and safety courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training. 

You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Step 1

Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.

Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

Founded in 2005, Phoenix Health & Safety are one of the nation's leading health and safety training providers, and are committed to providing an unbeatable service and learning experience to students.

We deliver NEBOSH, IOSH, NVQ, Construction, First Aid and general health and safety courses to your organisation and employees. Our courses are available online, at a training centre, in-house or via distance learning. Our training courses are comprehensive and cover all aspects of health, safety and environmental management.

Envico is working in partnership with Phoenix Health & Safety offering NEBOSH training and is not accredited by or associated with NEBOSH, IOSH or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.