Course description
NEBOSH National / International General Certificate - Online
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health & Safety is an internationally recognised health and safety qualification from an established independent examination board with over 25 years' experience in providing up-to-date and relevant examinations. The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is registered in United Kingdom.
This course has been developed for multinational organisations in all sectors, mindful of international standards or directives and at the same time adaptive to local needs. It seeks to provide an excellent underpinning knowledge of health and safety, as well as a sound basis for evaluating (and managing) potential 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.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The NEBOSH National / International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health is designed for personnel with health and safety responsibilities, e.g. managers, supervisors, safety officers, non-safety specialists etc and who need a grounding and recognised qualification in occupational safety and 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.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Holders of the NEBOSH National / International General Certificate are eligible for membership of the following professional organisations, subject to their 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
Benefits for Companies
In today's working environment 'Safety' plays a key role in the success of any company. The NEBOSH National / International General Certificate provides a mean to improve the safety awareness of company employees, particularly those involved with operations or directly related to safety. The full time course offered by KBA Training Pte Ltd allows for personnel to be able to dedicate their time to the syllabus and course information and is suited for full time company employees or individuals.
Training Course Content
The contents of the NEBOSH National / International General Certificate training course are covered in two units (New Syllabus)
UNIT IG 1: Management of Health & Safety
- Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Managing risk - understanding people and processes
- Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Note: The IG1 unit is the core unit for other qualifications offered such as ICC and IFC.
UNIT IG 2: Risk Assessment (Practical assessment)
- Physical and psychological health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Chemical and biological agents
- General workplace issues
- Work Equipment
- Fire
- Electrical
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) follows the same principles as the National General Certificate (UK) - achieving high standards of health and safety - regardless of any local legal requirements.
Examinations on NEBOSH standard dates are available four times per year at any British Council or participating university/Centre each year.
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Candidates are assessed by one Open Book Examination (OBE) that will test the learners' ability to analyse, evaluate & apply learning, and a practical risk assessment (three-hour) that will evaluate what learners can do. Upon successful completion and passing, learners will be awarded the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health. Certification is issued by NEBOSH UK.
Completion deadline for this qualification is up to 5 years from the date one passed his/her first successful unit.
Reviews
Average rating 4.8
Comprehensive overview on Health & Safety management system with sufficient practical application.
Overall, the course was conducted well with good interaction and a feeling of accomplishment & competency at the end.
Expenses
Course fee excludes exam fees
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