Description
Compassa's NEBOSH National General Certificate Pass Rates (over the last 12 months)
84%
Open Book Exam
77%
Practical Project
Compassa is an official NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner
(ID 1582)
Our NEBOSH Pass Rates
Based on data from Compassa NEBOSH National General Certificate assessments between February 2025 and January 2026, our pass rates for the NEBOSH National General Certificate assessments are 84% for the NEBOSH Open Book Exam and 77% for the NEBOSH Practical Project.
These are significantly higher than the official NEBOSH National Pass Rates (which are confidential) and especially high for an online course.
Last updated: 13 March 2026
The NEBOSH National General Certificate
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Unlock a new standard in online learning with our state-of-the-art Smart Video technology. Our NEBOSH General Certificate course offers an experience akin to personal, face-to-face training but with the flexibility and accessibility of online eLearning.
Designed and tutored by former NEBOSH Examiners, this course delves into both health and safety management and NEBOSH assessment technique. The course delivers exceptional results with an 80%+ pass rate on NEBOSH Certificate assessments.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate by Compassa
Why Compassa?
Compassa’s online health and safety IOSH and NEBOSH courses are hand-crafted, designed, and tutored by Will Taylor CMIOSH and his team. (That’s us!)
Our mission: make online health and safety courses which are more Effective, more Engaging, and more Fun than the classroom alternative.
Our Online course will positively influence, engage, and win over you and your colleagues, leading to higher levels of ownership and health and safety performance.
What is the NEBOSH General Certificate Rescue Package?
Our Rescue Package is full access for our NEBOSH General Certificate Certificate Online Course for a heavily discounted price (£279+VAT).
It is reserved for students of other NEBOSH course providers who regret their choice of provider and would like to swap to Compassa without paying the full price of the course again.
Please note, the £279+VAT does NOT include the price of the NEBOSH assessments.
Why do I need a NEBOSH General Certificate Rescue Package?
You might need a Rescue Package if:
- Your NEBOSH NGC/IGC online course is about to “expire” and your course provider wants you to pay a large extension fee to “extend” your access.
- You have failed your NG1/IG1 Open Book Exam, or your NG2/IG2 Practical Project, or both.
- You are not getting the level of tutor support you want or need.
- You are not thrilled by your current NEBOSH course provider’s materials.
- You have discovered Compassa on social media or YouTube and you regret not signing up with us originally.
What do I get in the NEBOSH General Certificate Rescue Package?
You will get FULL access to Compassa’s NEBOSH General Certificate Online Course. This includes:
- Our full suite of Ex-Examiner Guides to passing your NG1/IG1 Open Book Exam and NG2/IG2 Practical Project.
- Our Ex-Examiner Tutor Support with direct access to Will Taylor via email and phone.
- Invitations to Monthly Exam Masterclasses on Zoom, led by Will Taylor. Ask NG2/IG2 questions, dissect exam questions, network with other students.
- Mock Exams, graded by an ex-Examiner with helpful feedback.
- Our full course video tutorials, delivered through the Latest Interactive Video Technology.
- Our written course materials, beautifully designed.
- Our downloadable PDF workbooks.
How does the NEBOSH General Certificate Rescue Package work?
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(Optional): We can swap your registration from your current course provider to Compassa. Alternatively, you can continue to register through your existing provider until your course access with them expires.
Who is the NEBOSH General Certificate Rescue Package for?
This Rescue Package is reserved for people who have already signed up for the NEBOSH General Certificate with another course provider, whether that be online or in a classroom.
To qualify for the Rescue Package you will need to email us evidence that you have purchased the course elsewhere.
You should apply for the Rescue Package using the Form below.
Please select which version of the Rescue Package you are applying for (National (UK) or International).
The Cost of the NEBOSH General Certificate Online Course Rescue Package
Rescue Package Cost: £279+VAT. This is massively discounted from our usual price of £399+VAT.
Please note, this does not include the cost of NEBOSH registration for the assessments. These are payable later when you are ready to register for the assessments. These are charged at the applicable NEBOSH rate plus an additional administration fee of £29+VAT.
Cost of sitting the NG1/IG1 Open Book Exam: £92 (NEBOSH fee) + £29+VAT (Administration fee) = £121 + VAT.
Cost of sitting the NG2/IG2 Practical Project: £92 (NEBOSH fee) + £29+VAT (Administration fee) = £121 + VAT.
Step by Step Guide to NEBOSH Success
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Compassa Online Course for the NEBOSH National General Certificate - Key Features
Key Features |
Benefits |
| Fully delivered by Interactive Video Tutorials using Latest Technology | More than just an online book or Powerpoint. You are tutored by an Ex-Examiner video presenter. The interactive videos requires participation and keep you switched on. |
| Lifetime Course Access – No Expiry Dates | With access for the lifetime of your studies, you can be reassured you will never have to buy the course twice. Take as long as you like. |
| Self-paced learning, assessment dates monthly | You can study when you like and as fast or as slow as you like. With monthly assessments, you don’t have to wait long to finish the qualification once you’re ready. |
| 100% Online course | The course is studied and assessed online. You can do EVERYTHING from the comfort of your own home or workplace. Or even while travelling. |
| FREE Monthly LIVE Video Call Masterclasses | Our video call masterclasses with our lead tutor Will Taylor are an opportunity to meet him and other delegates live, practise difficult exam questions, and discuss exam technique in a live environment. |
| Full Tutor Support | Help is always at hand. You have access to tutor support by phone or email 5 days a week. We answer emails within a day or two. |
| Full written materials | In addition to the videos, you can download full PDF workbooks. Colourful, well designed, full of case-studies and example. A handy reference book for the future! |
| Hundreds of quizzes, activities, and case-studies | You get to apply the theoretical knowledge to real-life situations, knowing how to recognise what is wrong and how to put things right. |
| Downloadable MP3 files (audio book) | With our downloadable MP3s, you can listen to the course like an audio book, even when travelling. |
| Delivered by NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner | A GOLD Learning Partner “greatly exceeds” NEBOSH’s Learning Principles. We go above and beyond in supporting our students. |
| Mock Exams, Graded by Ex-Examiners | Practise your exam skills by submitting mock exams to us. Get feedback and learn how to improve your performance on the real exam day. |
| INSTANT Access to the online course | Click on Enrol Now at the top of the webpage to purchase access and get your login details INSTANTLY. Begin studying today. |
| Intuitive Navigation and Easy to Use Platform | You won’t get lost trying to find things. Log on, see the whole structure of the course, and where to start. Simplicity incarnate! |
| Fun, humour, and personality | We do our best to keep you entertained, amused, and switched on. It’s hard enough to do a NEBOSH course without making it drier than it needs to be. |
The Cost of the NEBOSH National General Certificate Online Course and Assessments
Course Cost: £399+VAT when purchased online and paid in full through our website.
Please note, this does not include the cost of NEBOSH registration for the assessments. These are payable later when you are ready to register for the assessments. These are charged at the applicable NEBOSH rate plus an additional administration fee of £29+VAT.
Cost of sitting the GNC1 Open Book Exam: £95 (NEBOSH fee) + £29 (admin fee) = £129.80 (inc VAT)
Cost of sitting the GNC2 Practical Project: £95 (NEBOSH fee) + £29 (admin fee) = £129.80 (inc VAT)
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Assessment Details
How is the NEBOSH National General Certificate Assessed?
There are two assessments:
- The GNC1 Open Book Exam
- The GNC2 Practical Project (a risk assessment and report, based on your own workplace).
Passing both assessments will result in gaining the NEBOSH National General Certificate qualification.
The exams and projects can be completed monthly. Usually, on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
There is NO need to attend an exam centre. You can sit the assessments in the comfort of your home or workplace.
NEBOSH GNC1 Open Book Exam
This is completed online and is not invigilated. You will need to log on to the NEBOSH platform and will be given a realistic work scenario with a series of questions to test your understanding.
You have a 24 hour window to download and submit your exam answers.
It normally takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete it. Some people take longer.
Results will take at 60 working days (approximately 12 weeks).
The pass mark is 45%.
Once you have passed GNC1, there is no need to resit it if you fail the GNC2 project.
You can sit GNC1 by itself or at the same time as submitting the GNC2 practical project. You get to choose when you register.
To prepare you for the exam, we provide several tutorials on exam technique, hold regular Exam Masterclasses, and ask you to complete several mock exams.
NEBOSH GNC2 Practical Project
This is a risk assessment supported by a report to management. It is submitted online. It is a significant piece of work and must meet various criteria to pass.
The GNC2 is submitted within a 2 week period after the monthly GNC1 exam date (regardless of whether you are sitting the exam that month or not).
To pass, you must get 60%.
It will take at least 8 hours to complete. Some delegates take longer to complete it.
Results will take 60 working days to arrive (approximately 12 weeks)
You can sit GNC2 by itself (after sitting the GNC1 exam) or submit it at the same time as sitting the GNC1 exam.
To prepare you for the GNC2 project, we provide full video tutorials on how to complete it, a video series on key mistakes to avoid, and ask you to take part in a series of assignments where you submit work for us to review. These can then be used when writing your GNC2.
In the unlikely event of failing your GNC2 project, you will receive feedback from the examiner. With this, you can make corrections to the project and resubmit it.
Please note: NEBOSH expressly forbid course providers from reading and pre-marking your GNC2 practical project.
Six Reasons to Enrol into this Course
100% Flexible and Online
“Like 1-to-1 Tuition”
Approved by NEBOSH
Exam Masterclasses
Access for the Lifetime of your Studies
Tutored by a Human
How Long Does it Take to Pass the NEBOSH General Certificate Online Course?
Access to the Course is for the lifetime of your studies. It is will never expire before you finish the qualification.
NEBOSH recommend investing 108 hours of study to pass the NEBOSH National General Certificate qualification.
This equates to 3 weeks of full-time study.
If you invest 8 hours a week (e.g. 45min every weekday lunch plus a morning on a weekend), you can pass the qualification in as little as 3 months.
If you invest 4 hours a week (e.g. 30 min every weekday lunch plus a 1.5 hours on a weekend), you can pass the qualification in 6 months.
In practice, the time spent studying NEBOSH online courses varies immensely and depends on YOU. Some people study every single section thoroughly and even study them multiple times. Some skim through parts that are less relevant.
With a NEBOSH online course, YOU are in control with the pace of study.
Please note: to comply with the Data Protection Act and NEBOSH terms and conditions, we are required to periodically delete all customer data that is no longer needed. Any student that does not log into our eLearning platform for more than 12 months will be considered “dormant” will have their account deleted and all associated data. The account can be restored upon request, but the progress and other data cannot be recovered.
Meet Your Tutor
Will Taylor CMIOSH
Will is the lead developer and tutor for this NEBOSH National General Certificate online course. He is an ex-NEBOSH Team Leader Examiner and highly experienced in both marking NEBOSH assessments and writing exam papers. The exam technique knowledge he will share with you is second to none!
You have access to Will’s tutor support 5 days a week by email or by phone. You can also speak with Will directly in our monthly Exam Masterclasses which are held live on Zoom calls.
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What our Students Say About the NEBOSH Rescue Package
Meet Stefan
Stefan originally enrolled onto his NEBOSH National General Certificate course through another provider, “one of the big hits on Google”. He unfortunately failed his NG1 and NG2 Project.
He found Compassa through our popular YouTube channel and enrolled onto our NEBOSH National General Certificate course and immediately knew “this was the course for him”.
Watch the video to hear what Stefan has to say about his experience with Compassa.
Greg's Experience with Compassa
Greg studied his NEBOSH National General Certificate through Compassa, he said:
“The way in which Compassa go about teaching is not a way I’ve ever seen done before.”
“It’s engaging and fun, and if you want to pass and have ADHD or just can’t concentrate… use Will Taylor CMIOSH, he’ll get you there.”
Watch the video to hear what else Greg has to say about his experience with Compassa.
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Enrol now and receive immediate and unlimited access to the NEBOSH National General Certificate eLearning Course from Compassa.
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