NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - Attended

Holders of the Certificate are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH and Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). The Course consists of a minimum of 68 taught hours and a minimum of 40 hours self-study. The course is split into 2 units of study, each of which is assessed separately:

• Unit GNC1 - Management of Health and Safety covering: 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 measuring.
• Unit GNC2 - Risk Assessments covering: Physical and psychological health; Musculoskeletal health; Chemical and biological agents, General workplace issues; Work equipment, Fire and Electricity.
• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure if you have been successful
• Understanding of the UK's key legal requirements
• Confidently carry out risk assessments
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan
• Manage and minimise workplace risks
• Support and develop your company's health and safety culture.

The course training is delivered in a pleasant and modern learning environment in the University Centre at the College of West Anglia (Kings Lynn campus).

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

How long is this course?

6 - 12 Months

When does this course start?

Anytime. Please contact CWACommercial@cwa.ac.uk for more details of scheduled course dates.

How many hours / days per week is this course?

A minimum of 68 taught hours and a minimum of 40 hours self-study

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

How is my course assessed?

The course is split into 2 units,

GNC1, is an open book examination to assess what you know, this is scenario based and will include a closing interview where you will be asked questions about your submission.

GNC2, is a practical risk assessment to assess what you can do, submitting a completed risk assessment and develop an action plan for your workplace.

Exam dates are set by NEBOSH and take place throughout the year. The Course consists of a minimum of 68 taught hours and a minimum of 40 hours self-study.