Is the NEBOSH General Certificate worth it?

So despite being quite an expensive and time-consuming course, achieving a NEBOSH General Certificate is more often than not definitely worth the effort, time and money for those who are serious about a career in a health and safety role.

What is NEBOSH General Certificate equivalent to?

Level 3
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is an ideal starting point for people looking to begin a career in health and safety management or to formalise previous training. It is a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to A Level.

Is NEBOSH General Certificate a professional qualification?

NEBOSH’s Diplomas are professional qualifications for health, safety and environmental practitioners.

Does NEBOSH General Certificate expire?

The short answer is that your NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications never expire. Once you have passed the exam or assessment, your certificate is valid for life. However, the knowledge you gain on the course is a different matter.

How difficult is NEBOSH General Certificate?

As with any qualification, the biggest challenge you’ll face will be time. The NEBOSH General Certificate requires a total of 80-120 hours of study. This may seem like hard work now, but it’ll all be worth it when you receive that NEBOSH certificate through the post!

Is NEBOSH General Certificate difficult?

While the NEBOSH exam can be challenging, it certainly isn’t impossible to pass. Putting the effort in with self-study while knowing how long to spend on each question and recognising how much information you need to put down will stand you in good stead.

Which is better NEBOSH or IOSH?

NEBOSH training courses take considerably longer than IOSH and, as a result, have a higher-level qualification achieved at the end. NEBOSH Diplomas are a Level 6 qualification and degree-level. They are more advanced than IOSH courses and NEBOSH Certificates are requires longer study.

How long is NEBOSH General Certificate?

The NEBOSH National Diploma is equivalent to a degree-level qualification and consists of 27 study days. However, most people take between 9 and 36 months to complete their National Diploma.

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What is better IOSH or NEBOSH?

What is the NEBOSH National General Certificate?

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).

Is the NEBOSH qualification accredited by IOSH?

The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation.

What are the new NEBOSH digital assessments?

NEBOSH has introduced digital assessments for a number of certificate-level qualifications. All new or updated assessments will maintain the rigour and recognition people expect from a NEBOSH qualification. Launch date of the NG and IG (October 2018 specification). Assessments can be booked from this date:

What is the ng2 course like?

This is scenario based and will include a closing interview, you will be asked questions about your submission. NG2 – A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do (3 hours). Learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace – this is immediately useful and valuable.