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NEBOSH qualifications
National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level 6) International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety National Diploma in Environmental Management (level 6) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (level 3) National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (level 3) International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (level 3) National Certificate in Environmental Management (Pilot) International Certificate in Oil and Gas Health and Safety (Pilot) National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work (Pilot)
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Dominus Way Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1QW telephone 0116 263 4700 fax 0116 282 4000 email info@nebosh.org.uk www.nebosh.org.uk
NEBOSH is a charitable company limited by guarantee Registered charity number 1010444 Registered in England and Wales number 2698100
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Globally recognised health, safety and risk qualifications
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised health and safety qualification that is held by more than 100,000 people in the UK and world-wide.
What kind of people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate?
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. Many people take the NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.
Is the NEBOSH Certificate a recognised qualification?

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is accepted by IOSH the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.
Are you already one step towards your next NEBOSH Certificate?
Unit NGC1 (Management of health and safety) is common to the NEBOSH National General Certificate, the National Certificate in Construction and the Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, enabling students to combine units across NEBOSH qualifications. Students do not need to re-sit any units already successfully achieved providing they were gained within the last five years.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate has helped UK businesses to manage health and safety risk more effectively
Gary Booton, Director of Health, Safety and Environment, EEF, the manufacturers organisation
What are the benefits for the organisation?

Many larger organisations choose the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a key part of their supervisors or management development programme. By ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management they build an effective safety culture in the company. Smaller organisations, operating in lower risk environments, often choose the NEBOSH National General Certificate as the appropriate qualification for the manager taking the lead on health and safety issues. The choice of course format can allow employers to fit training around the needs of the business. Many of NEBOSHs training providers will offer courses in-company, which allows for material reflecting the organisations own systems of work or hazards to be included.
How is the course assessed?

Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A Certificate parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment.
Where can I take a course leading to the NEBOSH Certificate?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is accredited at level 3 in the National Qualification Framework (NQF) by the regulatory authorities, including Ofqual.
What does the course cover?
It covers the main legal requirements for safety in the UK, a range of workplace hazards, and methods of control. Further details including a syllabus summary can be found on our website.
Details of over 400 training providers operating across the UK and overseas are on our website. These training providers offer courses to fit around your requirements: Distance or blended learning Day or evening courses over a number of weeks Block release or modular courses
How much does it cost?

Course fees are determined by your training provider and vary depending on the format of the course. Please contact providers for details.
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NEBOSH qualifications

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Globally recognised health, safety and risk qualifications

Is the NEBOSH Certificate a recognised qualification?

What are the benefits for the organisation?

How is the course assessed?

Where can I take a course leading to the NEBOSH Certificate?

How much does it cost?

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