NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (IGC) Training

Who should attend?

Managers, supervisors and employees throughout the world take the NEBOSH IGC because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities in any country and in any kind of organisation. This course is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH International Diploma. No previous health and safety knowledge is required.

Course Outline

The syllabus is divided into 3 units. Unit IGC1 is further divided into five elements; Unit GC2 into eight elements; and the practical component of GC3.

OverviewHealth and Safety in an organisation has become a cornerstone in achieving high productivity and high morale amongst workers. With emphasis on managing workplace safety and health in the workplace and balancing the organisation’s objectives, NEBOSH IGC not only focuses on covering a range of workplace hazards and methods of control, it includes international standards for safety and health management including International Labour Organisation codes of practice.

Unit IGC1: Management of international health and safety

Unit GC2: Control of workplace hazards

1. Workplace hazards and risk control2. Transport hazards and risk control3. Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control4. Work equipment hazards and risk control5. Electrical safety6. Fire safety7. Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control8. Physical and psychological health hazards and risk control

Unit GC3: Health and safety practical application

1. Health and safety practical application

The completion of a health & safety assessment of a workplace and a management report will be carried out at the attendee’s workplace within 14 days of course completion.

Course Assessment

Attendees are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. The qualification also features a practical workplace assessment to help you apply your learning at work and add value for your employer.

Course Duration: 11 days

Certification

This course is accredited by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).

1. Foundations in health and safety2. Health and safety management systems 1 - Policy3. Health and safety management systems 2 - Organising4. Health and safety management systems 3 - Planning5. Health and safety management systems 4 - Measuring, audit and review

NEBOSH will issue a certificate of successful course completion to candidates who have successfully completed the course.