Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

9th Apr 2025,

Day(s):

Wednesday

Time:

9:00 - 17:00

Location

Riverside Campus

Cost

£ 1300

Overview

The NEBOSH National General Certificate at City of Glasgow College is a globally recognised qualification and is suitable for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues.

It provides a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study. Many people take the Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety.

This course follows the NEW syllabus (2018) which has been streamlined to allow core skills to be considered in greater depth. It covers how to effectively manage health and safety, the UK’s key legal requirements and how to identify and control the key workplace hazards in every kind of workplace. Risk assessment is central to the NGC qualification making sure it reflects the real-life roles people perform.

The course is offered 2/3 times per academic year.

• Day release - 11 sessions per course plus exam.
• Evening Class release - 21 sessions per course plus exam.

Course Timetable

Download the course timetable. 

There are no hidden charges. Our cost includes:

• Classroom Tuition.
• Printed copy of handouts.
• Access to support and course materials via the College VLE – MyCity.
• Revision Sessions.
• RRC NEBOSH Study Guide.
• NEBOSH Exam Fees.
• Catering.
• No VAT is charged on training.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• You must have a good standard of written English.
• NEBOSH recommends that candidates 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.

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area

What you study

• Unit NG1: Management of Health and Safety.
• Unit NG2: Risk Assessment.

Course Syllabus

You can view the course syllabus here.

After the course

Careers

You can apply for the NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent.