NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) is the most popular international health and safety qualification and is essential for anyone wanting a successful career in health and safety.
Holders of the IGC can apply for professional membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH), the world’s largest health and safety membership organization. Many students then progress to an International Diploma (Grad IOSH) and from there to chartered status (CMIOSH).
What is NEBOSH?
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a UK-based independent examination board delivering vocational qualifications in health, safety & environmental practice and management.
It does not deliver courses. It develops syllabuses for its qualifications and sets methods of assessment, such as examinations and practical coursework. NEBOSH Accredited Course Providers to offer programs.
The first step in building your health & safety career
NEBOSH International General Certificate is a globally recognized health and safety qualification Intended for companies or individuals working to achieve international standards with regards to Health, Safety & Environment.
The NEBOSH General Certificate offers an excellent grounding in the essentials of health and safety.
NEBOSH qualifications are mentioned in 90% of health and safety job adverts, which means that people who hold the NGC have much better job prospects.
It will provide you with a broad understanding of critical health & safety issues.
The course is broken down into two sections, the first section focusing on managerial issues such as legislation, safety management systems, risk assessments, etc. and the second part looking into hazards and control measures such as manual handling, fire, electricity, hazardous substances and more.
The NEBOSH Certificate is ideal for managers, supervisors, or those looking to start a career in health and safety.
You might be interested in NEBOSH Diploma as a next advanced step.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO
This course focuses on the International Labour Standards (ILO) codes of practice.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, delegates can apply for a membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and/or International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as its qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the IIRSM.
What we will cover:
Identify hazards and recommend remedial action
Investigate accidents and near misses
Recommend cost-effective measures to prevent accidents
Ensure best-practice and compliance with health and safety legislation
Understand roles, responsibilities and behavioral risks
Build awareness and provide health and safety advice
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
Candidates should write two examination papers;
IGC 1 (Management of International Health and Safety) and IGC 2 (Control of International Workplace Hazards).
Each exam is lasting 2 hours.
QHSE International shall schedule an examination once a month and candidates should inform us if they are prepared to take the exam.
Finally, the candidate should submit IGC 3 (Practical Assessment) which comprises of site inspection and report writing.
Participants must achieve the minimum pass standard in all examinations and assessment to be awarded the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
COURSE OUTLINE
Foundations in Health and Safety
Health and Safety Management Systems – Plan
Health and Safety Management Systems – Do
Health and Safety Management Systems – Check
Health and Safety Management Systems – Act
Foundations in Health and Safety
Health and Safety Management Systems – Plan
Health and Safety Management Systems – Do
Health and Safety Management Systems – Check
Health and Safety Management Systems – Act
Module 2: Unit GC2: Control of International Workplace Hazards
Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
Transport Hazards and Risk Control
Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety
Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
Module 3: Unit GC3: Health and Safety Practical Application
The third unit is aimed at assessing a candidate’s ability to complete successfully two activities, and they are as follows:
a) Safety Workplace Inspection
b) Report Writing
