NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The course consists of 11 elements across two units:

Unit GNC1: Management of Health and Safety

• Element 1 – Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• Element 2 – How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Element 3 – Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Element 4 – Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Unit GNC2: Risk Assessment

• Element 5 – Physical and psychological health
• Element 6 – Musculoskeletal health
• Element 7 – Chemical and biological agents
• Element 8 – General workplace issues
• Element 9 – Work equipment
• Element 10 – Fire
• Element 11 – Electricity

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English a Level 2 health and safety qualification

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: One risk assessment based on a workplace scenario, self-assessed activities, a mock exam and a practice case-study risk assessment.

Exams: One non-invigilated, open book exam (completed and submitted within a 24 hour window).

Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate assessment and tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor.

Tutor Support: Yes – accessed with prison staff support.

What’s Next? Level 6 National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Find Out More: More information about this course can be found on the NEBOSH website.