Essential health and safety
knowledge for the workplace

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The National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides a recognised foundation in health and safety principles relevant to workplace and facilities management. It supports professionals with responsibility for managing risk and maintaining safe working environments.

This qualification supports compliance and good practice across a wide range of workplaces.

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Who this course is for

This course is suitable for:

  • Facilities and workplace managers with health and safety duties
  • Professionals responsible for managing workplace risk
  • Those seeking a recognised health and safety qualification
  • Individuals supporting safe systems of work

It is relevant for operational and managerial roles across facilities management.

What will you learn

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The course provides essential health and safety knowledge, including:

  • Key health and safety principles
    Understand core concepts and responsibilities.
  • Identifying and managing risk
    Learn how to recognise and control workplace hazards.
  • Supporting compliance
    Understand legal duties and safe working practices.
  • Promoting safe workplaces
    Support effective health and safety management.

The course combines structured learning with assessment.

 

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Course details

Benefits of studying with IWFM

  • Developed by the professional body for workplace and facilities management
  • Supports recognised health and safety standards
  • Relevant to FM roles across all sectors
  • Supports continuing professional development

This course is included in IWFM’s Popular Courses section due to its importance to workplace safety.

How this course is delivered

  • Structured training programme
  • Assessment‑based learning
  • Recognised qualification pathway

The format supports the development of robust health and safety knowledge.