Course Overview
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) offers a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practices. The syllabus, therefore, focuses on international standards, in particular ILO codes of practice. NEBOSH qualifications are categorized as ‘Other’ qualifications by SQA Accreditation in Scotland.
This course is suitable for?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (IGC) is internationally recognized and essential for anybody working in or wanting to work in health and safety. It is ideal for:
- Everybody working in a safety-related role
- Those looking to start a career in health and safety
- Managers and supervisors with safety responsibilities as part of a wider role
Is this Qualification Recognized?
The NEBOSH International Certificate is widely respected by employers globally and provides the academic requirement for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM (AIIRSM).
Eligibility Criteria:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
Course Syllabus
IGC1 – Management of international health and safety
(OPEN BOOK)
Element 1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety.
Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like.
Element 3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
IGC2 – Risk Assessment-Practical
Element 5: Physical and psychological health
Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
Element 8: General workplace issues
Element 9: Work equipment
Element 10: Fire
Element 11: Electricity
Course Benefits:
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- High-demand qualification in the market. NEBOSH IGC holders are prioritized by the employer for the job placement.
- Entitles you to Technical membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)
- Entitles you to Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
- Make a safer work environment by implementing a highly effective health and safety culture & standards.
- Positively impact organization’s profitability by reducing the likelihood of Incidents, accidents, employee absence, and ill-health
- Develop basic safe systems of work that include
Examination Structure:
Assessment is a two-step process:
IGC 1 – Management of health and safety will be assessed with scenario-type questions and the candidate has to submit it within 24 hours and a Viva session will be conducted by the assessor online.
IGC 2 – A practical risk assessment (3 hours)
Both assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.
Resit:
Candidates Enrolled on old Syllabus
Candidates who are pursuing NEBOSH IGC on the current syllabus must complete (pass) all 3 units until 31st March 2022. If he/she could not clear on the above-mentioned date, all previously passed units will be nullified.
BATCH SCHEDULE :
Class sessions will last for approximately 80 hours in total. A schedule will be provided based on the batch.
