What is NEBOSH?

NEBOSH stands for National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, a UK awarding organisation offering professional qualifications in health, safety and environmental management.

As an examination board, NEBOSH provide a syllabus and exams for training providers. NEBOSH courses are varied and cater to all levels of staff in a range of workplaces.

The courses offer globally recognised qualifications such as the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, which are excellent first steps towards becoming a fully qualified health and safety professional. Qualifications are also available for Construction Safety and for Fire Safety and Risk Management.

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.

Both the NEBOSH National General Certificate and the NEBOSH International General Certificate do not require any previous health and safety knowledge but are a good basis for those looking to progress to a NEBOSH National Diploma. The National Diploma is a Level 6 qualification, equivalent to a full honours degree.

A wide range of NEBOSH courses are available for different needs and requirements:

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is the most popular health and safety qualification in the UK. Specified in a significant number of health and safety job adverts, holders will have improved job prospects and the ability to apply for IOSH membership.

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH International General Certificate course focuses on how health and safety management can be applied in the workplace. The course has a high pass rate and holders can apply for membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or progress to the International Diploma.

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)

Targeted at managers and supervisors, the NEBOSH Construction Certificate focuses on practical health and safety management to ensure that construction work is undertaken safely and with no risk to health.

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

The National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management course focuses on practical fire safety management for low risk workplaces. This is the leading fire safety qualification in the UK and will train holders to be able to carry out fire risk assessments.

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Considered the “Gold Standard” of health and safety qualifications, the NEBOSH National Diploma is a requirement in around half of all health and safety job adverts. Diploma holders are estimated to earn 16% more than those who do not have the qualification.

The NEBOSH Diploma is a degree level qualification, meeting the academic requirement for Graduate IOSH membership and is intended for those pursuing a career as professional health and safety advisors.

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is aimed at health and safety professionals who want to advance their career or progress to further study as a postgraduate. It is highly sought-after by employers from a range of industries.

The courses are not taught only in person at our training centres in London, Birmingham and Manchester, we also offer NEBOSH courses online to ensure staff can be trained via e-learning if required.

All NEBOSH courses can be completed via distance learning including the NEBOSH National Diploma. Online training, which allows the course to be completed at a time that better suits the student, means that training can be completed without interfering with a busy schedule.

Workplace study is also available if a number of staff require the same training. In this case a tutor can visit your place of work, tailoring the course to your company.

We are pleased to now offer NEBOSH courses Live Online. Students can join remotely and learn ‘live’ with a tutor just as they would in a classroom. Learn more about Live Online.