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NEBOSH National General Certificate Occupational Health & Safety
Midlands Training and Development Ltd EPIC Centre, 4 Barling Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7RH T: 024 7679 6422 E: [email protected] W: www.midlandstd.co.uk
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The National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification in the UK with over 160,000 people having gained the award since it was launched in 1989.
Course Content
The NEBOSH National General Certificate covers 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 qualification is divided into 3 units, each of which is assessed separately:
Unit NGC1 - Management of Health and Safety
Foundations of Health and Safety Health and Safety Management Systems - policy Health and Safety Management Systems - organising Health and Safety Management Systems – planning Health and Safety Management Systems – measuring audit and review
Unit NGC2 Controlling Workplace Hazards
Workplace Hazards and Risk Control Workplace Transport Musculo-skeletal hazards and risk control Work equipment hazards and risk control Electrical safety Fire safety Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control Physical and physiological hazards and risk control
Unit NGC3 – Health and Safety Practical Application
Health and Safety
Duration & Assessment
Units NGC1 and NGC2 are taught units each assessed by a 2-hour written examination. Each written examination consists of 10 ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question. All questions are compulsory. Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Unit NGC3 is assessed by a 2-hour practical examination carried out in the candidate's own workplace. The practical examination is internally assessed by the programme organiser and externally moderated by NEBOSH. The course is made up of 10 one-day workshops and 1 exam day.
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NEBOSH National General Certificate Occupational Health & Safety
Midlands Training and Development Ltd EPIC Centre, 4 Barling Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7RH T: 024 7679 6422 E: [email protected] W: www.midlandstd.co.uk
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Suitable for
Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage risks effectively.
Progression
CMI Level 3 Award in Project Management CIEH Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Further Information
For further information please contact the Business Team on 02476 796422 or email [email protected].
