NEBOSH National General Certificate

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is relevant to every workplace and is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. Designed to reflect the needs of tody's employer, it gives learners everything they need to know and do to make their workplace safer.

This qualification is perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career and is accepted by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).

What Are The Benefits For Employers:

Many organisations choose the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a key part of their supervisors or management development programme. By ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management, they build an effective safety culture in the company. Smaller companies, operating in lower risk environments, often choose NEBOSH National General Certificate as the appropriate qualification for the manager taking the lead on health and safety issues.

The qualification can help to; boost employee well-being, minimise workplace injuries and illness, demonstrate your commitment to H&S which in turn wins business.

What Does The Qualification Cover:

The main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK, identification and control of workplace hazards and the practical application of this knowledge. The syllabus is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety owned by ENTO.

No previous health and safety knowledge is required but candidates should note that the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report.