NEBOSH National General Certificate | March 2026
Health and safety isn’t about paperwork for the sake of it. It’s about protecting people, building confidence, and creating workplaces where risks are understood and managed properly.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) is one of the most recognised and respected health and safety qualifications in the UK, and for good reason. It gives learners the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to manage health and safety effectively across a wide range of workplaces.
At Serene Safety, we’re proud to deliver this gold-standard qualification in a way that’s engaging, relevant and rooted in real-world practice.
Why the NEBOSH National General Certificate matters
For many organisations, health and safety responsibility falls to people who were never formally trained for it. Often leading to confusion, inconsistency, and risk being managed reactively instead of proactively.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate helps change that by giving learners a solid, practical foundation in health and safety management.
Through the course, learners will:
- Understand their legal duties and how to meet them
- Identify and control common workplace hazards
- Confidently carry out risk assessments
- Contribute to safer systems of work
- Support a positive, people-first safety culture
It’s not about becoming a health and safety officer overnight, it’s about knowing enough to make better decisions, ask the right questions, and protect people properly.
A qualification trusted worldwide
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is recognised globally and valued by employers across all sectors. It’s widely regarded as the benchmark qualification for anyone with health and safety responsibilities.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen internal safety knowledge or take the next step in your career, this certificate opens doors and builds long-term confidence.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for:
- Managers and supervisors
- Business owners and directors
- Health and safety representatives
- Team leaders with safety responsibilities
- Anyone looking to move into a health and safety role
No prior health and safety qualifications are required. If you’re responsible for people, processes or premises, this course is designed for you.
What the course covers
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is made up of two units, combining knowledge with practical application.
Learners will cover:
- Why health and safety matters (morally, legally and financially)
- The UK’s health and safety legal framework
- Risk assessment and risk control
- Managing workplace hazards such as fire, electricity, manual handling and hazardous substances
- Incident investigation and monitoring performance
- Developing and maintaining effective health and safety systems
Assessment includes a written exam and a practical risk assessment, ensuring learners can apply what they’ve learned in real workplace scenarios.
Course details at a glance
- Qualification level: Level 3
- Study format: Taught course + assessments
- Assessment: One written exam and one practical risk assessment
- Recognition: Globally recognised qualification
Why choose Serene Safety?
At Serene Safety, we believe health and safety training should feel supportive, engaging and genuinely useful, not intimidating or overloaded with jargon.
Our delivery style is:
- Human and approachable
- Practical and discussion-led
- Focused on real workplaces, not just theory
- Designed to build confidence, not overwhelm
Learners leave not just with a qualification, but with clarity, confidence and tools they can use straight away.
If you’re ready to take health and safety seriously, without it becoming complicated or overwhelming, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is a powerful next step.
2026 Course Dates
March/April
NG1 2nd March to 6th March
NG2 13th April to 17th April
Venue: Wymondham Rugby Club
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June/July
NG1 1st June to 5th June
NG2 6th July to 10th July
Venue: Wymondham Rugby Club
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November/December
NG1 2nd November to 6th November
NG2 7th December to 11th December
Venue: The Nest
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