NEBOSH international General Certificate

Course Overview
This course has been developed for multinational organizations in all sectors
working in accordance with international standards or directives but adapting to
local needs. It provides organizations with a global presence seeking to adopt an
internationally recognized health and safety training program for its staff. The
Certificate is an internationally recognized qualification and provides an excellent
underpinning knowledge of safety & health and a sound basis for evaluating
hazards and risks. The syllabus incorporates International, technical and other
standards where they exist. In other cases, requirements and practices that
represent ‘good practice’ are followed.

 

Course Contents:
IGC 1: management of international health and safety

  1. Foundations in health and safety
  2. Health and safety management systems1 – Policy
  3. Health and safety management systems2 – Organizing
  4. Health and safety management systems3 – Planning
  5. Health and safety management systems 4– Measuring, audit and review
    IGC 2: control of workplace hazards:
  6. Workplace hazards and risk control
  7. Transport hazards and risk control
  8. Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control
  9. Work e quipment hazards and risk control
  10. Electrical safety
  11. Fire safety
  12. Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control
  13. Physical and psychological health hazards and Risk Control
    IGC 3: Health and safety practical application

Benefits for Companies

In today’s working environment ‘Safety’ plays a key role in the success of any company. The Nebosh
International General Certificate provides a means to improve the safety awareness of company
employees, particularly those involved with operations or directly related to safety. The full time
course allows personnel to be able to dedicate their time to the syllabus and course information
and is suited for full time company employees or individuals.

Who Should Attend?

The Nebosh International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health is for personnel
with health & safety responsibilities e.g. managers, supervisors, safety officers, non-safety
specialists etc. & who need a grounding & recognised qualification in occupational safety & health.
It is also beneficial for those wanting to further their career in the HSE field or those who wish
to enhance their HSE knowledge. It is also a very handy qualification for fresh Civil, Electrical &
Mechanical engineers in today’s job market.

Assessment and Certification:

Candidates are assessed by a 2 papers written examination and a practical health & safety
assessment of a work place situation. Each exam is 2 hours in duration. Candidates must achieve a
minimum pass standard in all the examinations and assessment to be awarded the Nebosh International
General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health. Certification is issued by Nebosh
UK.Professional Body
Memberships

Holders of the Nebosh International General Certificate are eligible for membership of the
following professional bodies, subject to meeting the necessary post-qualification experience
requirements: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. – Tech IOSH
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). Associate Member

Course Duration
10 Days +1 days Exam in British Council Exam date 7/6/2017