The NEBOSH International General

Certifcate in Occupational Health and

Safety is rapidly becoming a leading
international health and safety
qualifcation with people from over
80 countries attending International
General Certifcate courses.
Following the same format and similar content as
the NEBOSH National General Certifcate, this
qualifcation has a greater focus on international
legislation and standards.
On successful completion of the qualifcation,
practitioners with fve years experience in a Health
and Safety role may apply for Technician membership
(Tech IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety
and Health (IOSH). The Certifcate also satisfes the
academic requirements for Associate membership
(AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and
Safety Management.
WHO NEEDS THIS QUALIFICATION
This qualifcation has been specifcally developed for
people working to international standards. This would
apply to individuals operating in work environments
outside the UK or in multi-national organisations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the course candidates should
be able to:
Identify key requirements for health and safety
management systems
Identify typical workplace hazards and suitable
control measures
Prepare management reports on health and
safety improvements
COURSE CONTENT
The NEBOSH International General Certifcate
consists of three units, each separately assessed:
Unit IGC1: The Management of Health & Safety
Unit IGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards
Unit IGC3: Health and Safety Practical Application
Please refer to the Syllabus Summary for more
details on each unit.
DID YOU KNOW: IF YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY EITHER THE
NEBOSH FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATE OR NEBOSH CONSTRUCTION
CERTIFICATE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF COMPLETING THIS
QUALIFICATION, YOU ONLY NEED TO TAKE 2 OUT OF THE
3 UNITS OF TRAINING FOR THESE COURSES.

LEARNING SUPPORT
The British Safety Council provides a dedicated
support service to assist you throughout your course.
We provide candidates with:
A pre-course preparation pack introducing
candidates to the health and safety legislation
and management system
Exam preparation tips and advice
Exam style questions and revision guides
On-call support via telephone or email
AT A GLANCE
Duration
10 day course
80 hours tuition
49 hours of private study
Structure
Split into two fve day weeks
reasonable revision period before exam
practical assessment due after the exam
Assessment
Two written examinations
One practical assessment
Professional Status
IOSH Recognition
Meets academic requirements for Technician Grade
Membership TechIOSH
Prerequisite
Minimum standard of spoken and written English
Study options
Public courses
In-company
Suggested Progression
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management
Certifcate, NEBOSH Construction Certifcate,
NEBOSH Diploma, British Safety Council
International Diploma in Occupational Health
and Safety
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