Course details
The NEBOSH International General Certificate provides an excellent foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors, employee representatives and people starting out on a career in health and safety.
The certificate is relevant to all types of organisations. It helps holders manage risk more effectively by covering a broad range of topics and is ideal for:
- Managers, supervisors, employee representatives
- Those looking to start a career in health and safety
What you will study?
Unit IGC1: 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
Unit GC2: Control of International Workplace Hazards
- Movement of People and Vehicles - Hazards and Control
- Manual and Mechanical Handling - Hazards and Control
- Work Equipment Hazards and Control
- Electrical Hazards and Control
- Fire Hazards and Control
- Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control
- Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
- Construction Activities Hazards and Control
Unit GC3: International Health & Safety Practical Application
The completion of a health and safety hazard identification assessment of a workplace and report to management.
IS THIS QUALIFICATION RECOGNIZED?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is widely respected by employers worldwide; holders are entitled to apply for Associate Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and it meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (AIIRSM).
The NEBOSH International General Certificate also provides the perfect grounding for progression onto the NEBOSH International Diploma.
Updated on 20 October, 2018Eligibility / Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. The standard of English required by students studying for the NEBOSH International Certificate must be such that they can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. Reasonable adjustments (for exam) can be made for students with average proficiency in English or students who do not speak English as their first language.
About Work Health Safety and Environment (WHSE)
WHSE, Nigeria a member of Talent Capital Group is one of the most respected and trusted health, safety, environment and quality management training and consultancy institutions in Nigeria. We have successfully delivered various trainings and conducted extensive consultancy across Nigeria and Africa.
Through our partnership with RRC International which is UK’s biggest international health and safety training provider, we extended our training to include courses accredited by NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, CIEH, IOA, ConstructionSkills and CQI. We now offer NEBOSH courses and training in Nigeria and we have the widest range of NEBOSH Health & Safety and Environmental Management courses available in Nigeria.
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