NEBOSH National General Certificate (Distance Learning)
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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Distance Learning Format
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification of its kind in the UK.
Who is the NEBOSH National General Certificate Suitable For?
This NEBOSH National General Certificate is suitable for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations making day-to-day decisions at work who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues and to be able to manage risks effectively.
Course Background
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification of its kind in the UK. Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Delivery Method
Distance Learning
Course Duration
An appropriate time scale for undertaking distance learning is 6-12 months depending on the learning undertaken by the individual.
Course Programme
Unit NG1 - Management of health and safety
- 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 measurement
Unit NG2 - Risk Assessment
- Physical and psychological health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Chemical and biological agents
- General workplace issues
- Work equipment
- Fire
- Electricity
NOTE: Post open-book exam interviews will take place on either of the final course dates, not both. Dates and time slots will be assigned on an individual basis.
Certification and Assessment
Delegates will be assessed through an open book online examination set by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).
Successful delegates will be awarded with the nationally recognised qualification.
Professional Membership
Holders of this qualification meet the academic requirements for technical membership. (TechIOSH) of the institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
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Step 2
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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.
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