NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Distance Learning

The course is split into 2 units of study, each of which is assessed separately:

• Unit NG1 - 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 NG2 - 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.

This course is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. Undertaking the certificate helps them to manage risks effectively.

How long is this course?

6 to 12 months

When does this course start?

Any time

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Distance Learning

Fee information

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, and exam dates are set by NEBOSH throughout the year, the expectation would be to complete the course within 6 months.

NG1, 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.

NG2, a practical risk assessment to assess what you can do, submitting a completed risk assessment and develop an action plan for your workplace.