NEBOSH International General Certificate [IGC]

Course Duration 80 Hours delivered over 10 teaching days

Course Overview NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
The NEBOSH International General Certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of
occupational safety and health, promoting the highest standards of safety and health. The syllabus is based on
international, technical and other standards (ILO Codes of Practice, for instance) and internationally recognised
good practice.

Course design The Certificate has been designed for managers, supervisors, worker representatives and others who require a
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of safety and health principles and practices.

Course Elements The NEBOSH International General Certificate course is split into three units of study,covering the Management of
Safety and Health and Controlling Workplace Hazardseach of which is assessed separately:

 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

 Unit IGC2: 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

 Unit IGC3: Workplace-Based Practical Assessment

Requirements There are no entry requirements to enroll to the NEBOSH International General Certificate course
but it is strongly advised that candidates have good understanding of basic health and safety.
Courses delivered in English are assessed in English and a good standard of written English is essential.

Assessment This consists of two written examinations and a practical safety and health assessment of a workplace.
Student must pass each of the two examination papers and the practical assessment to be awarded the
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.

Progression The NEBOSH International General Certificate meets the entry requirements for the NEBOSH Diploma
in Occupational Safety and Health, which is designed for those looking to become health and safety practitioners.