NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Information
Individuals who have obtained this certificate work in senior positions within the Health & Safety field as they have an overall scope and understanding of managing risks and safety systems.
Topics covered:
NG1: Management of Health and Safety
Element 1: Why we should manage workplace H&S
- To understand the moral, legal, and financial reasons for managing H&S.
- To understand societal expectations and employer responsibilities.
- To appreciate the consequences of poor health and safety performance.
Element 2: How H&S Management System Works
- To understand the key elements of a H&S management system (Plan, Do, Check, Act).
- To identify the features of effective H&S policies and how they are implemented.
Element 3: Managing Risks
- To understand risk assessment principles and why they’re important.
- To recognise how human behaviour impacts safety (human factors, culture).
- To learn how to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement controls.
Element 4 H&S Monitoring and Measuring
- To understand the importance of proactive and reactive monitoring.
- To recognise the tools used for measuring performance (audits, inspections).
- To understand the role of incident investigation and reporting.
NG2: Risk Assessment
Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health
- To identify hazards to physical and mental health (e.g., stress, fatigue).
- To understand how to assess and control them effectively.
Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health
- To recognise risks related to manual handling, DSE, and repetitive movements.
- To know how to apply ergonomic principles and control measures.
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents
- To understand risks from hazardous substances (COSHH).
- To know how to use control measures such as ventilation, PPE, and safe systems of work.
Element 8: General Workplace Issues
- To identify general workplace hazards (noise, lighting, temperature, housekeeping).
- To understand how layout and working environment impact safety.
Element 9: Work Equipment
- To understand safe use, selection, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- To know the requirements of PUWER and guarding systems.
Element 10: Fire
- To recognise fire hazards and principles of fire risk assessment.
- To understand prevention and protection measures, including evacuation plans.
Element 11: Electricity
- To understand electrical hazards and basic controls.
- To recognise the importance of safe installation, use, and maintenance of electrical systems.
This course is for individuals who want to work in senior positions within the Health & Safety field, as they will gain an overall scope and understanding of managing risks and safety systems.
Training Location
Training for individual delegates takes place at our head office. For groups of 12, we can provide training at your workplace.
National General Certificate Price
- At PLT Training: £1,500 per delegate
- Offsite (customer site): £7000 for up to 12 delegates
Course length and further details
The course is run over 2 weeks which at the end delegates are tested and assessed on units NG1 and NG2. The NG1 is a scenario based open book exam specifically assessing delegates on the Management of Health & Safety (Element 1 to Element 4). And the NG2 is where delegates have to complete the components of a general risk assessment after the NG1.
We try to make this course interactive as possible by combining both theory with practical elements. However as this is a Level 3 course equivalent to A levels there is a lot of information which must be covered during the theory. Delegates are provided with work books, classroom questions and homework during the course to build and familiarise them with the assessments of the 2 units.
NEBOSH Trainer
Our NEBOSH trainer Mike is a Grad IOSH not only that Mike is the health & officer at PLT Training, part time paramedic and specialist in the First Aid and H&S field. Mike’s extensive knowledge and experience in the delivery of this course hugely benefits delegates preparing them for the assessments.
Successful completion and passing of both units delegates are provided with a NEBOSH National Certificate H&S. However if you pass one unit i.e. NG2, but fail the NG1 then you have within 5 years of passing NG2 to retake the exam in order to obtain the full qualification.
To book or discuss your training requirements please call us now on 01902 862777.
