Course Description
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is a 10-day, classroom-based training course and a globally recognized qualification that provides essential occupational health and safety (OH&S) skills. The NEBOSH IGC is the entry-level qualification for aspiring HSE professionals. This accreditation, acknowledged by employers worldwide, enhances career prospects.
What certificate will i receive?
Successful students will receive a UK NEBOSH-accredited certificate with no expiration.
Certificates can be verified by GSS Training or via the NEBOSH website by clicking here.
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 10 days, plus one additional day for the ‘Open Book Exam’.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
For further information, please see the latest version of the IELTS Handbook or consult the IELTS website.
What does the course cover?
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH International General Certificate covers the core skills you need, wherever in the world you work. You will learn:
• How to effectively manage health and safety
• How to identify and control common workplace hazards
• How to measure if you’ve been successful
• Relevant key international standards
Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners wil be able to:
• Confidently carry out risk assessments;
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan;
• Manage and minimise workplace risks; and
• Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is a two-step process.
• IG1: A ‘Online' open book examination hosted by NEBOSH to assess what you know; and
• IG2: A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do.
The IG1 assessment is an open book examination (OBE). Please see the NEBOSH website for assessment dates. Further details on the OBE can be found on the NEBOSH website at this link https://www.nebosh.org.uk/open-book-examinations/
The IG2 assessment is a risk assessment that should be carried out in the learner’s workplace. Please refer to the Unit IG2: Risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners document which can be downloaded from this link https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/internationalgeneral-certificate/
Course info
- Certificate
NEBOSH UK Certificate
- Duration
10 days + 1 day Examination
- Who is it for
For individuals aspiring to be Health and Safety professionals.
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