NEBOSH General Certificate

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The NEBOSH National General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge, skills and a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.

Overview
The qualification is:
- Relevant to every workplace
- Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
- Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career
What will I study?
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH National General Certificate covers:

How to effectively manage health and safety

How to identify and control common workplace hazards

How to measure if you’ve been successful

The UK’s key legal requirements

Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:

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
**Please note the price includes course, exam, registration fees and book. Resit fees are additional.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
How will I be assessed?
This modern qualification combines activities, learning and interactive materials to provide you with an interesting and engaging experience. It focuses on key skills that means you can instantly apply the knowledge you gain and add value to your organisation.

Assessment is a two-step process:
- NG1 - An open book examination to assess what you know. This is scenario based and will include a closing interview, you will be asked questions about your submission.
- NG2 - A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do (3 hours). Learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace – this is immediately useful and valuable.
Assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.
What can I do next?

We have offer a wide range of health & safety courses.
For more information

For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 29 25 00 or email business@blackburn.ac.uk