NEBOSH IGC
International General Certificate in occupational Health & Safety
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the most popular and recognized health and safety qualification of its kind in the world, first introduced in 2005 it is held by more than 80,000 people worldwide. Each year, more people take the NEBOSH International General Certificate than any other NEBOSH qualification.
Globally, employers find that the International General Certificate can improve the safety culture of their organization by providing line management and staff with a sound understanding of the principles of risk management.
Target Audience
Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH International General Certificate is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It’s also perfect for those who want to develop their health and safety career and gives you a stepping stone to success.
Course Prerequisites
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 Outline
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:
Unit IG1: Management of health and safety
Unit IG2: Risk assessment
Learning Outcomes
Successful learners will be able to:
- Minimize workplace injuries and illness
- Boost employee wellbeing
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
- Strengthen your health and safety culture
- Ensure your organization has valuable in-house health and safety expertise
Assessment Methodology
This modern qualification combines activities, learning and interactive materials to provide you with an interesting and engaging experience. It focuses on key skills that means you can instantly apply the knowledge you gain and add value to your organization. The two-step assessment process, which checks what you know and can do, consists of:
- An open book examination
- A practical risk assessment