The qualification is:
- Relevant to every workplace
- Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
- Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career
Who can pursue NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety?
NEBOSH (IGC) QUALIFICATIONS:
This qualification is designed for anyone (managers, supervisors and workers) in any type of organisation. It’s ideal for everyone who required a broad understanding of health and safety issues to be able to manage day-to-day risks effectively. Many people need the International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) as a first step of health and safety in a career. It gives a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study. This course will give everyday solutions for general workplace health and safety issues.
Why to choose Overseas Industrial Technical Institute?
- Overseas Industrial Technical Institute is a dedicated Technical Training and Testing center for different Crafts and Trades.
- Highly Qualified and Experienced Trainers
- Campus Tests and Interviews for selection and Overseas Placement.
- Audio/Visual and Practical Training Facilities
- Appropriate Course materials developed by experienced Tutors
- Over 7 years experience in Health, Safety and Environment Training
- Consistent Online and Offline support for Learners
- Special Doubt Clearance Classes and Mock Examinations.
What are the benefits for learners?
The Nebosh IGC courses looks at everyday solutions for general workplace health and safety issues. When you have completed the qualification, you will be able to:
- justify the need for health and safety improvements;
- advise on duties for health and safety in the workplace;
- help your organisation to manage contractors;
- work within a health and safety management system;
- positively influence health and safety culture and behavior;
- carry out a general risk assessment (using a 5-step approach) of your workplace;
- recognize workplace changes and their impacts and understand how to minimize these impacts;
- develop basic safe systems of work that include emergency arrangements and know when to use a permit-to-work system;
- take part in incident investigations
- help your employer check the effectiveness of their health and safety management system through monitoring, auditing and review.
What are Benefits for employers?
When you achieve the Nebosh IGC course, Not only you will have a real difference in the workplace but also knowledge, understanding, skills to help protect the health and safety of all workers. You will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to help protect the health and safety of all workers. You will also be able help your employer to comply with the law and good practice, as well as help them avoid the huge costs from incidents and ill-health. If you have any questions or queries contact us by telephone or email and we will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible
What are the Entry requirements?
There are no specific academic qualifications, skills, or experience to enter the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
How to achieve Nebosh IGC qualification?
The IGC has two unit assessments you must achieve at least ‘Pass’ in each unit to be awarded the qualification. You have to study for up to five years to complete your qualification. The five-year period starts from the date you passed your first successful unit (we call this the ‘declaration date’). Any unit that is five or more years old will not count towards the qualification and you will need to retake this/these unit(s) if you still want to complete the qualification.
SYLLABUS SUMMARY
Unit IG1: Management of health and safety
(Theory)
Element 1
Why we should manage workplace health and safety
Element 2
How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Element 3
Managing risk – understanding people and processes
Element 4
Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit IG2: Risk assessment
(Practical assessment)
Element 5
Physical and psychological health
Element 6
Musculo skeletal health
Element 7
Chemical and biological agents
Element 8
General workplace issues
Element 9
Work equipment
Element 10
Fire
Element 11
Electricity
What is the duration of the Course?
- Taught hours: 65
- Private study: 40
- Assessment: 5
- Total hours: 110
What is the duration of Examinations or Assessments?
- Unit IG1(Theory) : Online Open Book Exam (24 hours)
- Unit IG2(Practical Assessment): 3 hours
What are the Minimum Passing standards?
Pass Standards:
Unit IG1: 45 marks
Unit IG2: The minimum standard required for a Unit IG2 ‘Pass’ can be found
on page 8 of the IG2 Guidance for Learning Partners and Learners
A ‘Pass’ must be achieved in both units to achieve the International General
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Qualification Grades:
The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit IG1
Distinction: 75 marks or higher
Credit: 65 – 74 marks
Pass: 45 – 64 marks
Further Progression
- NEBOSH IDIP
- NEBOSH PSM
- IOSH Leading Safely
