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NEBOSH National General Certificate
The NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) is intended for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The NGC is also suitable as a first step on a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

The NEBOSH National General Certificate meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). The NEBOSH National General Certificate has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 15 SCQF credit points. SCQF Level 6 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Entry Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required but candidates must have a reasonable standard of written English.
Course Content
The syllabus comprises three units that are separately assessed.
Unit NGC 1: Management of health and safety
- Unit NGC 2: Controlling workplace hazards.
- Unit NGC 3: Health and Safety Practical Application.
Distance Learning Programme
Students are posted a pack of course materials that includes coursenotes, a text book and coursework that students are encouraged to complete and return to ATM Safety & Environment for marking by post or email. The coursework does not count towards the award. Examinations are held four times a year and can be taken in Coventry, or at other venues in the UK or overseas by special arrangement. For all candidates (both in the UK and overseas) the practical assessment must be taken in the candidates own workplace, or other suitable premises. The practical does not have to be supervised but the inspection must be unaided and carried out in accordance with NEBOSH guidelines.
Assessment
Units NGC1 and NGC2 are assessed by closed book examinations, both papers are held on the same day, NGC1 in the morning and NGC2 in the afternoon. NGC3 is assessed by submission of a written report that is marked by ATM Safety & Environment and moderated by NEBOSH. This NGC3 report must be submitted to ATM Safety & Environment within 10 days of the NGC2 & 3 examinations, and must be carried out in the candidates own workplace. The examinations dates for 2011/12 are shown in the table.
   NEBOSH National General Certificate

Closing Date for Registration*

  NGC1 & NGC2   Written Exams

        NGC3         Report Submission

15 Oct 2011 Friday 9 Dec 2011 Monday 19 Dec 2011
15 Jan 2012 Friday 9 March 2012 Monday 19 March 2012
15 April 2012 Friday 15 June 2012 Monday 25 June 2012
15 July 2012 Friday 7 Sept 2012 Monday 17 Sept 2012
15 October 2012 Friday 7 Dec 2012 Monday 17 Dec 2012
* There is also a 2 week late entry facility on payment of an additional fee to NEBOSH.
Course Fee
The course fee is £400 + VAT (£480) payable on enrolment, excluding NEBOSH exam registration fees, which for 2011/12  are £40 per unit for Units NGC1 and 2 and £20 for NGC3 (£125 for sittings outside the UK). Exam fees are normally paid directly to NEBOSH. The course fee includes support for a period of 12 months, so candidates have the choice of four exam sittings. We will also support candidates should they have to re-sit any exam, subject to an administration fee.
NEBOSH Fees
For UK examination sittings, NEBOSH enrolment and examination registration fees should be paid directly to NEBOSH. Forms will be provided as necessary. The examination fees quoted on this webpage are valid to June 2012 sitting and may be subject to change by NEBOSH after that date.
In-company or group courses
Group courses by distance learning with tutorial support can be arranged on request for Certificate qualifications. Candidates are expected to study the material and complete the coursework provided prior to attendance at the tutorials, which are designed primarily to provide a revision programme and instruction in examination technique. Tutorial programmes can be tailored to local requirements. A local examination sitting can be arranged at anytime of the year for these courses.
Enrolment
Please download and complete the application form and return to ATM Safety & Environment.
Discounts
Candidates that have studied a qualification with ATM Safety & Environment are eligible for a 10% discount on subsequent courses.
Discount will be considered for multiple enrolments where course materials are dispatched as one consignment. Please ask for a quotation.
Payment
The application form should be returned with a cheque made payable to ATM Safety & Environment or sent with an official purchase order.
Payments may also be made by electronic transfer. Please contact us for bank details.
Payments can be made by most debit/credit cards (not American Express).
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT is charged at the prevailing rate on all courses purchased in the UK. EU customers do not pay VAT if the course is purchased for business use. Overseas students outside of the EU do not pay VAT. VAT is not charged on NEBOSH examination fees.
Cancellations
No cancellations will be accepted or refunds given once an order has been placed.
Information
For further information please contact ATM Safety & Environment.
see also
NEBOSH National Diploma in
Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
  Through distance learning and tutorials.
NEBOSH International Diploma in
Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
  Through distance learning and e-tutorials.
NEBOSH National Diploma in
Environmental Management.
  Through distance learning and optional tutorials.
NEBOSH National Certificate in
Environmental Management
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH National General Certificate
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH International General Certificate
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH National Certificate in
Construction Health and Safety
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH International Certificate in
Construction Health and Safety
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH Certificate in
Fire Safety and Risk Management
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NVQs
  Vocational Qualification in Health & Safety.
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