NEBOSH qualifications

NEBOSH
● NEBOSH level 6 National Diploma
in Occupational Health and Safety International
● NEBOSH level 6 Specialist Diploma
in Environmental Management
General Certificate
● NEBOSH level 3 National General Certificate in Occupational
●
in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management

Safety and Health
Certificate

● NEBOSH International General Certificate

in Occupational Safety and Health

● NEBOSH National Certificate

in Construction Safety and Health

The National Examination Board

in Occupational Safety and Health
Dominus Way
Meridian Business Park
Leicester LE19 1QW

telephone 0116 263 4700

fax 0116 282 4000
email info@nebosh.org.uk

www.nebosh.org.uk

NEBOSH is a charitable company limited by guarantee Globally recognised health,

Registered charity number 1010444
Registered in England and Wales number 2698100 safety and risk qualifications
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety
and Health is a globally recognised health and safety qualification
from an established independent examination board with over
25 years experience in providing up to date and relevant examinations.
What kind of people take the NEBOSH
International General Certificate?
Managers, supervisors, worker representatives and
others who require a knowledge and understanding
of health and safety principles and practices. The
Certificate provides a sound basis for evaluating
risks and hazards in any country, in any business.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is
‘For those of us also suitable for those embarking on a career in
health and safety, providing a valuable foundation
who work for global for further professional study.
companies or who
personally work
internationally, the
NEBOSH International
General Certificate is
a great opportunity
to learn about the What are the benefits for the
Health and Safety organisation?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate will
world outside of benefit organisations operating outside the UK, and
our own.’ multinational companies working to international
standards who are seeking to implement good health
Scott Kalis, EH&S Advisor, and safety management across all areas of their
Raytheon operation. Ensuring that line managers have a sound
understanding of the principles of managing risk is
a key building block of an effective safety culture.
The choice of course format can allow employers to
fit training around the needs of the business. Many
of NEBOSH’s training providers will offer courses in-
company, which allows for material reflecting the
organisation’s own systems of work or hazards
to be included.
What does the course cover?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate
covers 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. Local laws and cultural factors may
form part of the study programme where
relevant and appropriate.
Where can I take a course leading
to the NEBOSH International General
Certificate?
Details of training providers operating across
the UK and overseas are on our website.
These training providers offer courses to fit
around your requirements:
● Distance or blended learning
● Day or evening courses over a number of weeks
● Block release or modular courses
How is the course assessed?
Candidates are assessed by two written
examinations and a practical assessment. The
practical assessment checks your ability to put
into practice the knowledge gained during
the course.
How much does it cost?
Course fees are determined by your training
provider and vary depending on the format of
the course. Please contact providers for details.
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