NEBOSH National General Certificate
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is essential for ensuring workplace safety and compliance. It is the gold-standard health and safety qualification, held by over 200,000…
About This Course
Course Overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is essential for ensuring workplace safety and compliance. It is the gold-standard health and safety qualification, held by over 200,000 professionals worldwide. Based on UK law, the course covers a broad understanding of health and safety issues. Made up of two units: Unit GNC1 (open-book examination) and Unit GNC2 (practical risk assessment).
Who Should Attend
Health and Safety Practitioners, Managers, Supervisors, and anyone responsible for managing risk in the workplace. Also ideal for those embarking on a career in health and safety.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. A basic knowledge of Health and Safety can be beneficial.
Learning Outcomes
Delegates will possess the skills to enhance workplace safety, reduce accidents, improve compliance, and develop effective safety management systems. The qualification meets the academic requirements for TechIOSH and Associate Membership of the IIRSM.
Key Topics Covered
- Why we manage workplace health and safety — legal and moral case
- Health and safety management systems and their implementation
- Risk assessment principles and practical techniques
- Identifying and controlling common workplace hazards
- Accident investigation methods and reporting
- Workplace health, welfare, and environmental hazards