COURSE DESCRIPTION
There’s never been a better time to join over 170,000 people who have the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Thousands of leading experts and organisations have helped us update the most widely respected health and safety qualification of its kind in the world. This means that it’s designed to reflect the needs of today’s employer giving learners everything they need to know and do to make their workplace safer.
Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH International General Certificate is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It’s also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career and gives you a stepping stone to success.
Trusted by many prestigious organisations such as Maersk, Shell, BP, Skanska, Nestle and the Dubai World Trade Centre, it can help to:
- Minimise workplace injuries and illness
- Boost employee wellbeing
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can win business.
International Health and Safety, a course book created by NEBOSH, it is not only helpful for learners studying the qualification but also an invaluable reference source and practical guide for anyone putting health and safety principles into practice at work. If you would like to download a snippet of the book, International Health and Safety Preview. You can also purchase the book via the NEBOSH Shop. Learners studying for this qualification may be provided with a copy of this book by their Learning Partner.
Who is it for?
Individuals
The NEBOSH International General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.
The qualification is:
- Relevant to every workplace
- Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
- Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career
“After gaining a NEBOSH International General Certificate I was able to suggest and implement new ideas that reduced Lost Time Injuries by 75%. My achievements helped me to secure my current role as a manager. I also wrote a research paper around my experiences and was privileged to be named ‘National Volunteer OSH Research Ambassador’ as part of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ‘Big Four Agenda’.”
David Ongesa
Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Manager, ARM Cement Plc, Kenya
Employers
According to ILO and EU-OSHA research, work-related injury and illness result in the loss of 3.9 % of GDP worldwide, at an annual cost of roughly €2,680 billion; ensure your employees go home safely to their families at the end of every day.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is trusted by many prestigious organisations such as Maersk, Shell, BP, Skanska, Nestle and the Dubai World Trade Centre.
It can help to:
- Minimise workplace injuries and illness
- Boost employee wellbeing
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
- Strengthen your health and safety culture
- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house health and safety expertise
What will I know ?
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH International General Certificate covers the core skills you need, wherever in the world you work. You will learn:
- How to effectively manage health and safety
- How to identify and control common workplace hazards
- How to measure if you’ve been successful
- Relevant key international standards
The International General Certificate can be studied in multiple languages including:
- English
- Arabic
- Russian
- Turkish
- Portuguese (European)
- Spanish (European)
- French
What will I be able to do ?
Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:
- Confidently carry out risk assessments
- Develop and implement a detailed action plan
- Manage and minimise workplace risks
- Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture
How is it assessed ?
This modern qualification combines activities, learning and interactive materials to provide you with an interesting and engaging experience. It focuses on key skills that means you can instantly apply the knowledge you gain and add value to your organisation.
Assessment is a two-step process:
- IG1 – An open book examination to assess what you know. This is scenario based and will include a closing interview, you will be asked questions about your submission.
- IG2 – A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do (3 hours). Learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace – this is immediately useful and valuable.
Assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 273
- Assessments Yes
NEBOSH Study Modes
When submitting an application, you will be required to inform us of your chosen study mode and supply the relevant information required to support your application for that mode.
Please see a brief explanation of each mode of study below:
Full Time
- This is a classroom-based course.
- All learners sit in person face to face.
- Ideally be taught as a Mon-Fri block week.
- Learners to be provided with all relevant materials, e.g., course book.
- Recommended maximum Tutor/Learner ratio is 1:20.
(A course timetable is required to be submitted for this study mode using the recommended study hours.)
Part Time
- This is a classroom-based course.
- All learners sit in person face to face.
- Ideally be taught as Half Days/Evenings/Weekends etc.
- Learners to be provided with all relevant materials, e.g., course book.
- Recommended maximum Tutor/Learner ratio is 1:20.
(A course timetable is required to be submitted for this study mode using the recommended study hours.)
Virtual Delivery
- Delivery using technologies such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Learners to be provided with all relevant materials, e.g., course book.
- Interaction between Tutors and Learners for any questions and queries.
- IT Support to be available to help with any technical support needs (such as logging in, etc.).
- Course needs to be engaging.
- We recommend use of cameras for this method and also the use of breakout groups.
- Maximum Tutor/Learner ratio is 1:20.
- Timetable would need to be supplied including regular breaks.
(A course timetable is required to be submitted for this study mode using the recommended study hours.)
E-Learning
- A Learning Management System (LMS) is required.
- Courses must be interactive and engaging.
- Use of technologies such as YouTube, short videos, quizzes, and reflective accounts.
- Asynchronous, meaning Learners can progress and complete the course in their own time.
- Information should be well presented, and the site needs to be user friendly.
- Course information needs to be easily accessible for Learners.
- Contacts for Learners to be available eg: tutor contact section included.
- It is required that you confirm all units and assessments have been completed before the Learner is registered on the examination.
- Uploading face-to-face content (course slides and notes) onto a LMS will not be accepted as an E-Learning mode of study.
(Recommended study hours need to be visible to Learners on the site).
Open/Distance Learning
NEBOSH is no longer accepting applications for this mode of study.
If you need advice or support on how to develop your materials for approval as E-Learning, please contact LPQ@nebosh.org.uk.
