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NEBOSH National General Certificate
The NEBOSH general certificate is a recognised route into a health and safety career, covering UK legal duties, hazard identification and practical risk management across ten days.
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A recognised qualification for a career in health and safety
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 that knowledge. Ten days of tutor-led teaching across two units, NG1 and NG2, mapped to the National Occupational Standards owned by ENTO. Delegates leave with a recognised qualification and the ability to manage risk effectively. Many take the NEBOSH General Certificate as their first step into a health and safety career.
Three steps to a certified team
Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.
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Training centre or at your premises
Choose face-to-face delivery at our training centre at £995.00pp +VAT, which includes course materials, exam fees, certification and refreshments. Or arrange an in-house programme at your premises on a tailored quote based on delegate numbers. Maximum twelve delegates per cohort.
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Tutor-led syllabus across NG1 and NG2
A NEBOSH-accredited tutor delivers the current syllabus across the management of health and safety (NG1) and risk assessment (NG2) units. Ten days of structured teaching, available as classroom face-to-face or online remote learning. The syllabus is mapped to the National Occupational Standards owned by ENTO.
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Open-book exam and practical risk assessment
NG1 is assessed by open-book exam. NG2 is a practical risk assessment carried out at your own premises. Successful delegates receive the NEBOSH National General Certificate - a recognised route into a health and safety career.
What to expect from this course
What's covered
NG1 - Management of Health & Safety: why we manage workplace H&S, how management systems work, managing risk, monitoring and measuring. NG2 - Risk Assessment: physical and psychological health, musculoskeletal health, chemical and biological agents, general workplace issues, work equipment, fire, and electricity.
Who it's for
Managers, supervisors and employees with input into daily H&S decision making. Equips individuals with a broad understanding of health and safety issues and the ability to manage risk effectively. Many delegates take it as their first step toward a career in health and safety.
Prerequisites
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent is recommended but not essential. Delegates without previous H&S knowledge are eligible to attend. A minimum standard of English is required to undertake the qualification.
What you get
NEBOSH National General Certificate on successful completion of NG1 (open-book exam) and NG2 (practical risk assessment at your premises). £995.00pp +VAT at the Opus training centre includes course materials, exam fees, certification and refreshments. A recognised qualification for a career in H&S.
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What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch
Ready to get your team certified?
Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.
Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion
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