National General CertificateNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Anyone moving into a health and safety role properly — the qualification employers name in job adverts.
- 2 × 1-week blocksCourse length
- £1,599 +VATPer person
- No expiryCertificate validity
- NEBOSHAwarding body
Entry requirement: None formally, but it is a substantial commitment and assumes working experience.
How it runs: Two taught weeks starting a fortnight apart, then a two-day open-book exam. NEBOSH sets the exam date nationally, so every cohort sits it on the same two days — which means the wait between your last taught day and the exam depends on which start date you pick. Ten days in the room, spread over roughly a month. Venue and daily times vary by cohort. The date shown below is the Monday of week one.
Upcoming National General Certificate dates
Live from our training partner’s calendar. Enquire through us and we handle the booking.
| Date | Course & venue | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sep 2026 | National General CertificateSPH Swindon | Places available | £1,599 +VAT | Enquire |
Dates are live from our training partner’s calendar. Book through us and we handle everything.
What the course covers
- Management of health and safety: policy, culture, risk assessment, incident investigation
- Physical and psychological health, musculoskeletal health, chemical and biological agents
- General workplace issues, work equipment, fire, electricity
- A practical risk assessment carried out in your own workplace
Assessment
Two open-book examinations (NG1 and NG2) sat after the taught weeks, plus a practical risk assessment carried out in your own workplace.
Who it is for
Anyone moving into a health and safety role properly — the qualification employers name in job adverts.
Before you book
None formally, but it is a substantial commitment and assumes working experience.
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