NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) in
Occupational Health and Safety
The NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) in Occupational Health and Safety is a
recognised and essential British qualification for anyone pursuing a successful career in health
and safety.
The NEBOSH NGC offers a simple but comprehensive introduction to the legal requirements and
practical application of occupational health and safety in the UK. This course is highly recommended
for health and safety professionals working in all types of organisations and industries.
Using our Distance Learning Portal, the NEBOSH NGC can be completed online from any location, in
your own time and at your own pace. Employers have a responsibility to employ qualified health and
safety professionals and the NEBOSH NGC is most widely held health and safety qualification in the
UK.
Course Syllabus
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is made up of three units:
UNIT NGC1: MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Foundations in Health and Safety
• Health and Safety Management Systems - PLAN
• Health and Safety Management Systems - DO
• Health and Safety Management Systems - CHECK
• Health and Safety Management Systems - ACT
Assessed by a two hour written exam.
UNIT GC2: CONTROLLING WORKPLACE HAZARDS
• Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
• Transport Hazards and Risk Control
• Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
• Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Safety
• Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
• Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
Assessed by a two hour written exam.
UNIT GC3: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Assessed by a two hour work based practical assessment.
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