Verity Foxall’s NEBOSH National General Certificate Success
Verity Foxall’s NEBOSH National General Certificate Success
From Support Role to Safety Leadership
Verity Foxall, a Senior Receptionist, had been supporting the Facilities team at her firm for several years. Wanting to formalise that experience and contribute more meaningfully, she decided to pursue the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
“Health & Safety is something I care about and wanted to understand properly so I could contribute at a higher level and continue developing professionally.”
But her NEBOSH NGC journey didn’t begin with Compassa…
“I started the course with a different provider but really struggled to get my head around the material and started losing confidence. Then I found a video of Will explaining the Hierarchy of Controls, and honestly, it just made sense straight away. That one video gave me hope, so I switched to Compassa — and I’m so glad I did.”
What Verity found with Compassa’s NEBOSH National General Certificate Course was a completely different experience.
“The course structure and delivery style made a huge difference. Will’s video content was superb — clear, engaging, and made a broad and often heavy subject much more accessible (and far less boring!)”
She credits the Compassa team with making complex ideas understandable and immediately applicable.
“Will and the team help you fully grasp and understand the different elements of the syllabus and are great at showing how to apply them to real-life scenarios, which really helps everything click into place.”
"That one video gave me hope... it’s honestly one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career."
Since Passing the NEBOSH National General Certificate
Verity’s career has taken a significant step forward.
“I’ve been trusted to lead the review and rewriting of all internal risk assessments across our UK offices. It’s opened up further opportunities to contribute meaningfully to audits, compliance, and sustainability work.”
Beyond practical responsibilities, Verity also noticed a shift in how she sees herself and her potential.
“I feel more confident applying H&S knowledge in real-world scenarios, and I’m comfortable taking ownership of risk-based work. I also feel more assertive in what I can offer, and more prepared for the next step in my career.”
Verity’s Recommendation
For others considering the NEBOSH qualification, Verity has no hesitation in recommending Compassa.
“Whether you’re aiming to move into H&S or broaden your role, this course is incredibly practical, flexible, and well-recognised. It lays a strong foundation and gives you tools you can use immediately.
“It brought my confidence back, helped me actually enjoy the learning, and made me feel ready for the exam. It’s honestly one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career.”
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