NEBOSH International General Certificate

Course details

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (IGC) is widely respected throughout the world and is essential for anybody working in or looking to work in the field of health and safety. It provides an excellent introduction to occupational safety and health and is suitable for working in all types of organisations and industries. 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

The NEBOSH International Certificate is widely respected by employers throughout the world and provides the academic requirement for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM (AIIRSM).
RRC deliver this course in English and Arabic (including Arabic assessment) with classroom courses in Bahrain and Dubai and Arabic Distance Learning courses available.
Course Content
The NEBOSH International Certificate is made up of three units:

• Unit IGC1: Management of International Health and Safety
  • Foundations in Health and Safety
  • Health and Safety Management Systems 1 - Policy
  • Health and Safety Management Systems 2 - Organising
  • Health and Safety Management Systems 3 - Planning
  • Health and Safety Management Systems 4 - Measuring, Audit and Review

Assessed by a 2 hour written exam

• Unit 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 2 hour written exam

• Unit GC3: Health and Safety Practical Application

Assessed by a 2 hour work based practical assessment
Assessment

• Exams held March, June, September and December each year
• RRC Middle East Exam Venues;
  • Bahrain: Manama
  • Kuwait: Safat
  • Oman: Muscat
  • Qatar: Doha
  • Saudi Arabia: Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh
  • UAE: Dubai: Abu Dhabi

Updated on 30 May, 2017