Start date | September 2023 |
Duration | 11 days on campus course. |
Attendance | Part-time |
Fees |
£1,450 £1000 (current Middlesex University students) |
Why study the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety with us
This programme will be delivered by a NEBOSH approved trainer with a wide range of teaching and learning approaches being used to build up your skills and knowledge.
You will have the opportunity to progress to our top-up one year undergraduate BSc Occupational Safety and Health Management (Top-up) (Year 3 entry) after successfully completing the NEBOSH National General Certificate course.
For more information, please view the course details via the NEBOSH website. The NEBOSH Leaner Welcome Pack will provide key information for all learners as they embark on their NEBOSH journey with us.
Please note: there are a maximum of 20 places available per course.
NEBOSH National General Certificate timetable
Day | Time | Element/Topics | Tutor |
Unit NG1 Management of health and safety | |||
1 21/09/2023 | 9.15-12.00 Break 10.30 | 1. Foundation in H&S: Moral and financial reasons UK Court system | |
12.30-16.30 | 1. Foundation in H&S HSAWA, MHSWR 2. HSMS – plan HGG65, ISO45001, H&S policy | ||
2 28/09/2023 | 9.15-12.00 Break 10.30 | 3. HSMS – Do Organisational aspects of H&S | |
13.00-16.00 Break 2.30&3.30 | 3. HSMS – Do Human factor/behavioural safety Management of contractors 3. HSMS – Do Risk assessment and prevention | ||
3 05/10/2023 | 9.15-12.00 | 3. HSMS – Do Risk assessment and prevention | |
12.30-16.30 | 3. HSMS – Do Risk assessment and prevention Safe system of work PTW First aid | ||
4 12/10/2023 | 9.15-12.00 12:30-15.00 | 4. HSMS – Check Reactive vs active monitoring 4. HSMS – Check Accident and ill health investigation including | |
15.00-16.30 | 4. HSMS – Act H&S auditing Measuring performance | NG1 Mock | |
STUDENTS SHOULD CARRY OUT MINIMUM 20 HOURS OF PRIVATE STUDY FOR UNIT NG1 | |||
Unit NG2 Controlling workplace hazards | |||
5 19/10/2023 | 9.15-12.30 Break 10.30 | 8. Workplace hazards and risk control Workplace & welfare and work environment Violence at work Substance misuse Slips/trips/falls Work at height | |
13.00-16.30 Break 2.30&3.30 | Temporary nature hazards and controls: excavation, demolition, maintenance, renovation etc. | ||
6 26/10/2023 | 9.15-11.30 Break 10.30 Lunch 12.30 Break 1.30-4.30 | 8. Transport hazards and control Site, vehicle, people Risk assessment and controls 6. MSD hazard and risk control VDU, WRULD, MH | |
7 02/11/2023 | 9.15 – 12.00 | 6. MSD hazards and risk control Manual and powered load handling MOCK EXAM IN THE AFTERNOON | NG1 Mock |
8 09/11/2023 | 9.15-12.00 Break 10.30 | 9. Work equipment hazards and risk controls | |
12.30-17.30 Break 3.30 | 9. Work equipment hazards and risk controls PUWER, BS EN ISO 12100 Compatibility Mechanical and non-mechanical hazards Hazard control in machinery | ||
9 16/11/2023 | 9.15-10.30 Break 10.30 11.00-13.00 | 9. Work equipment hazards and risk controls Machinery guarding, maintenance Powered hand tools, suability (flammable atmosphere) 11. Electrical safety | |
13.30-16.30 Break 2.30&3.30 | 10. Fire Safety Fire initiation, classification and spread 10. Fire safety Prevention and systems | ||
10 23/11/2023 | 9.15-11.00 | 7. Chemical and bio health hazard and risk control Classifications, risk assessment, EH40 & EU ILV, US (TLV) | |
11.30-12.30 13.30-15.30 | 7. Chemical and bio health hazard and risk control OELs (STEL, WEL) Control measures re: asbestos, silica, wood dust, legionella, carbon monoxide, blood borne viruses | ||
16.30-17.30 | 5. Physical and psychological health hazards and risk control Noise Vibration Radiation –non-ionising and ionising including radon Stress | ||
11 30/11/2023 | 9.15-13.00 Break 10.30 | Revision | Campus with the revision group |
13.00-13.30 | break | ||
13.30-16.30 Break 3.30 | Revision - | Campus with the revision group | |
12 06/12/2023 Exam Day | |||
STUDENTS SHOULD CARRY OUT 26 HOURS OF PRIVATE STUDY FOR UNIT NG2 |
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH National General Certificate covers:
Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:
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.
Unit NG1: Management of health and safety Unit - The invigilated paper-based exam has been permanently replaced with a digital assessment. Learners will have 24 hours to access, complete and submit their paper starting from 11am (UK time) on the examination date.
NG2: Risk assessment - Produce a risk assessment of a workplace which considers a wide range of identified hazards (drawn from elements 5-11 of the NG syllabus) and meets best practice standards ‘suitable and sufficient’
Both 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.
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.
NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
For further information please see the latest version of the IELTS Handbook or consult the IELTS website.
A chart mapping IELTS scores to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) can be found on the British Council and IELTS websites:
Learners wishing to assess their own language expertise may consult the FAQs on the IELTS website for information on taking the test.
Important note: The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (October 2018 specifications) is a standalone qualification. This means that you will not be able to use units from other NEBOSH qualifications against any part of this qualification.
To apply, please download the application form. Once complete, please email your completed application to our team.
The fees below refer to the 2020/21 academic year unless otherwise stated.
12 week short course:
The fee will include expert tuition, books and course materials, access to online documents and support, NEBOSH exam registration and fees, and all administration costs with no VAT payable.
If you require any assistance, please email Stephanie Bee
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