NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

Course details

What Is The NEBOSH International General Certificate
This course is an internationally recognised qualification in the management of Health and Safety at work. This course is a 'General' course and is not specific to any particular industrial sector.

What you learn on this course can be applied to any sector that you work in, or wish to work in. This qualification is widely recognized by global corporations operating in high risk environments such as Oil & Gas, Mining and Construction sectors among others.

Who Should Attend

• Everybody working in a safety related role
• Those looking to start a career in health and safety
• Managers and supervisors who are based in Africa and outside the UK with safety responsibilities as part of a wider role based in Africa and outside the ;

SyllabusUnit 1: GC1 - Management of International Health & Safety

• 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

Assessed by a two hour written exam

Unit 2: 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

Assessed by a two hour written exam

Unit 3: GC3 - International Health and Safety Practical Application
Assessed by a two hour work based practical assessment at candidates workplace.

Certification
Delegates who successfully complete two 2 hour written papers, plus a practical assessment will receive a NEBOSH International General Certificate. Updated on 17 April, 2018