NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Candidates must achieve at least 45% from NG1 written exam paper and a ‘pass‘ from the NG2 practical assignment.

To pass this NEBOSH National General Certificate, you’ll need to achieve:

• At least 45 marks out of 100 from the NG1 written exam paper, plus
• A pass’ for the NG2 practical assignment. You can only gain a ‘pass’ or ‘refer’ grade for the assignment.

To pass the qualification you will need to complete the single NG1 written exam paper successfully and acheive a ‘pass’ grade for the practical assignment NG2 before a final overall grade is awarded.

Passing grades come in three categories, for the NG1 paper students must score at least: 45 – 64 marks to gain a ‘pass‘, 65 – 74 marks gain a ‘credit‘ and 75 marks or more for a distinction!

Candidates must also achieve a ‘pass’ grade for the NG2 practical assignment.

NEBOSH est. 1979, has been a UK-recognised awarding body since 2000 and received Approved Awarding Body Status from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation in 2009.

This NEBOSH National Certificate course is designed for individuals with high-level health & safety responsibilities and will help candidates to develop the knowledge and skills in order to become a fully qualified health & safety practitioner.

Approximately 96 hours time dedication is required to be completed within a one-year period. On average candidates complete the NEBOSH National General in 6-12 months.

Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.

The qualification is divided into three units. Unit NG1 is further divided into four elements and Unit NG2 into seven elements.

All our NEBOSH Certificate courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH National Certificate.

One Written Exam + One Assignment

SHEilds have hundreds of NEBOSH exam centres around the globe, speak to us to find out more.

There are 4 units to study followed by one online written exam (NG1):

You must also submit a practical assignment (NG2) based on 7 units.

There are 4 steps to passing the NEBOSH National General Certificate Qualification.

• Enrol on the course with SHEilds.
• Study the elements of the course online.
• Register for and sit the NG1 exam paper, remotely via Internet connection.
• Register for and sit the NG2 practical assignment, submitted remotely via Internet connection.

Once the NG1 online open book exam and NG2 assignment project are submitted, you’ll receive your final grade.

You will receive your results electronically (email), directly from NEBOSH on the results declaration date – information can be found on your booking confirmation slip.