NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH National General Certificate focuses on practical solutions to real workplace health and safety challenges.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, learners will be able to:

• Provide guidance on obligations and duties outlined in the UK health and safety legislation
• Explain and justify the necessity for enhancements and changes in health and safety standards within the organisation
• Confidently identify general and specific hazards in the workplace and carry out comprehensive risk assessments (using a 5-step approach), record findings and review procedures tailored to your organisation
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan, advising on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks and applying safe systems of work
• Manage and minimise workplace risks
• Positively shape, promote and communicate an effective health and safety culture
• Ensure teams undertake their day-to-day activities more safely with the awareness and knowledge gained
• Formulate and communicate emergency protocols and know when to use a permit-to-work system
• Assess the efficiency of the organisation’s health and safety management systems through continuous monitoring, audits, and evaluations
• Assist the organisation in effectively overseeing contracted work arrangements
• Be able to successfully prepare for a health and safety audit

Upon successful completion of the NEBOSH National General Certificate, learners will have a strong practical understanding of health and safety management in modern workplaces.

They will be able to carry out risk assessments, develop action plans, and support the effective management of workplace risks.

This qualification is widely recognised by employers and can support those seeking to begin or develop a career in health and safety.

For professionals already working in operational or supervisory roles, the course strengthens the knowledge and confidence needed to manage risk effectively within their organisation.

According to HSE statistics, the average annual cost of workplace injury and new cases of work-related ill health (excluding long-latency illnesses such as cancer) is estimated at just below £25 billion per annum.

When members of your team achieve the NEBOSH National General Certificate, they become a valuable internal resource for improving safety performance.

The knowledge and skills gained help organisations:

• Strengthen their approach to managing risk
• Demonstrate compliance with legal requirements
• Reduce the financial and operational impact of incidents

This can help organisations:

• Boost employee wellbeing
• Reduce workplace injuries and illness
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and win new business
• Strengthen organisational safety culture
• Build valuable in-house health and safety expertise

Our online courses are available on demand through our Learning Management System (LMS) – our eLearning platform.

Benefits include:

• Flexibility to learn on demand from anywhere with an internet connection
• Access to rich digital resources and interactive modules
• Downloadable course materials
• Access to tutor support through our online forum

Ligtas offers three versions of the online NEBOSH National General Certificate course: Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Each option provides the materials needed to complete the course successfully, with additional tutor support and learning resources available in the Gold and Silver options.

The NEBOSH Gold course includes full access to our eLearning course, with these additional benefits to support remote learning:

• Recorded tutorial: Introduction to the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Over 12 hours of tutor-led video tutorials
• Weekly live virtual tutorials with the course tutor, for support and the opportunity to ask questions

This enhanced support helps maximise:

• Learner engagement and the remote learning experience
• Course completion rates
• Pass rates

Live tutor-led training delivered online:

• Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection
• No travel or accommodation costs
• Live interaction with the tutor and other learners

Book onto one of our scheduled courses, or contact us to arrange an in-company virtual course.

A face-to-face learning experience in a professional classroom environment.

Options include:

• Training at a Ligtas venue
• Training at your preferred venue

Benefits include:

• Direct interaction with tutors and delegates
• Practical exercises and discussion
• A structured learning environment to support focus and engagement

Book onto one of our scheduled courses, or contact us to arrange an in-company course at your preferred location.

Ligtas is a multi-accredited organisation and a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.

This recognition confirms that Ligtas meets NEBOSH’s six learning excellence principles, including:

• Helping learners understand what to expect from their learning provider
• Creating an engaging learning environment
• Providing accurate and regularly updated course materials
• Ensuring tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced
• Giving learners feedback and support throughout their studies
• Continually reviewing course delivery and learner feedback to improve quality

For organisations training multiple delegates, in-company courses provide a more efficient and coordinated learning experience.

Using our Consult · Train · Maintain approach, Ligtas begins by understanding your organisation, your risks, and the knowledge your teams need to manage them effectively. We then deliver targeted training that connects directly to your workplace, helping people apply safe practices in their day-to-day roles. Ongoing support ensures learning stays relevant as your organisation evolves.

Training can be delivered in the format that suits your teams best, including eLearning, virtual tutor-led sessions, classroom courses, or blended programmes.

Courses can also be tailored to reflect your policies, procedures, and industry challenges, with relevant examples, sector-specific case studies, and course materials customised for your organisation.

The result is training that fits your business, strengthens safety culture, and delivers lasting value beyond certification.

With over 30 years of experience, Ligtas delivers practical health and safety training that helps organisations stay compliant and confident.

For larger teams, our fully managed training service makes coordination simple. A dedicated Account Manager works closely with your organisation to understand your culture, training needs, and compliance requirements.

Training is delivered by practising health and safety consultants, bringing real-world experience into every session. With 90–100% average pass rates, learners leave with the knowledge and confidence to apply what they’ve learned.

Our Learning Management System (LMS) provides real-time dashboards, secure certificate storage, and instant access to records — keeping your organisation audit-ready at all times.

All courses are delivered in English, so learners must be able to speak, read and write English effectively.

NEBOSH recommends a minimum standard equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher.

Please inform us of any access requirements or reasonable adjustments needed during training or assessment.

If a learner wishes to make a complaint about their course, details of the Ligtas complaints procedure can be found here.

Complaints Procedure

Learner Agreement

Learner Handbook

Learner Eligibility Information Download

Booking Terms and Conditions