NEBOSH National General Certificate (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
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Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised health and safety qualification held by more than 175,000 people in the UK and worldwide.

The course is based on UK law and is essential for anyone working in or aspiring to work in the field of safety & health, it is a vital first step for those wanting to build a successful career in Health and Safety. 

This course runs over 10 days over 10 weeks. We have both  online and classroom study options.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career. 
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

There are two units:

  • NG1   Management of Health and Safety 
  • NG2  Risk Assessment

Assessment 

  • NG1 is examined via an online Open Book Exam – written exam.
  • NG2 is via a practical risk assessment
  • Both Assessments are marked by NEBOSH

Once both units of the NEBOSH Certificate have been passed, delegates are eligible to join IOSH and/or the Institute of Risk and Safety Management at the following grades:

  • Tech IOSH: Technical member of IOSH; and
  • AIIRSM: Associate of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.  

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

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Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

7.5 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSNEBNGCP1
L3

Qualification

NEBOSH National General Certificate