NEBOSH International General Certificate
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is the world’s most recognized health and safety qualification, designed to provide managers, supervisors, and aspiring safety professionals with a solid foundation in risk management. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of international health and safety standards, empowering learners to effectively manage workplace hazards. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, the IGC enables individuals to foster a safer work environment and ensure compliance with global safety regulations, making it an essential stepping stone for a successful career in occupational health and safety.
Course Features
This training program is designed to accommodate various learning styles, offering a blend of expert instruction and flexible study options. It provides candidates with the necessary tools to succeed in their examinations and apply safety principles in real-world scenarios immediately.
- Globally trusted safety award
- Expert-led training sessions
- Flexible online study access
- Interactive learning modules
- Practical assessment focus
- Career development pathways
About This Course
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is a highly sought-after qualification that focuses on the International Labour Organization (ILO) codes of practice. It is designed to help organizations improve their safety culture by equipping their staff with the competence to identify hazards and control risks. The syllabus has been updated to reflect the needs of the modern workplace, streamlining the content into two key units that cover management systems and practical risk assessment.
Candidates will engage with a curriculum that is relevant to every industry, from oil and gas to construction and office management. The course does not just focus on passing an exam; it emphasizes the practical application of knowledge, ensuring that learners can return to their workplaces and make an immediate, positive impact on health and safety performance.
Key Highlights:
Understand international safety frameworks
Develop practical risk management skills
Enhance organizational safety culture now
Comply with global safety regulations use
Gain confidence managing workplace risks
Achieve a high standard of professionality
What You'll Learn
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" management system and how to apply it to maintain a safe working environment. You will learn to identify common workplace hazards, understand legal responsibilities, and implement effective control measures to minimize risks and prevent accidents.
Manage health and safety in the workplace
Identify hazards and assess safety risks
Investigate accidents and incident causes
Understand international safety standards
Implement effective risk control measures
Monitor and measure safety performance
Develop emergency procedures and systems
Promote a positive safety culture mindset
Conduct professional safety inspections
Fulfill legal health and safety duties
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is ideal for anyone who holds health and safety responsibilities within their role or wishes to embark on a career in this field. It is suitable for individuals working in any industry, anywhere in the world, as the principles taught are universally applicable.
General managers and supervisors
Health and safety representatives
Aspiring safety professionals
Human resource personnel staff
Facility management directors
Public service safety officers
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive NEBOSH International General Certificate course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit GCI2: Risk Assessment
Course Requirements
There are no strict academic prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to a wide audience. However, as the examination and course materials are conducted in English, learners must have a suitable standard of English language proficiency to understand and articulate complex concepts.
No specific qualification prerequisites
Proficiency in written English required
Access to a computer and the internet
Assessments
The assessment process is designed to test your ability to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios. It consists of a two-step process involving a scenario-based open book examination and a practical risk assessment project that you complete in your own workplace.
Unit GCI1: Open Book Examination (OBE)
Unit GCI2: Practical Risk Assessment
Closing interview for identity checks
Pass standard requires 45 marks min
Progression
Upon successful completion of the NEBOSH International General Certificate, candidates open the door to advanced qualifications and professional memberships. This certificate is widely accepted as the primary requirement for moving into higher-level safety management roles.
NEBOSH International Diploma qualification
TechIOSH membership level eligibility status
Associate membership of IIRSM organization
Specialized Masters degrees in Safety Mgmt
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