NEBOSH EMC-NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate

Who is the qualification designed for?

Who is the qualification designed for? This qualification is designed for anyone (managers, supervisors and workers) in any type of organisation. It’s ideal for anyone who needs a broad understanding of health and safety issues to be able to manage day-to-day risks effectively. Many people take the International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) as a first step in a career in health and safety. It gives a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study

Benefits for Employer

Achieving the IGC will significantly benefit your employer. You will make a significant impact on the workplace. You will possess knowledge, awareness, and skills to safeguard the health and safety of all employees. By assisting your company in adhering to the law and best practices, you can prevent costly occurrences and illnesses.

Benefits for Learner

The IGC addresses common occupational health and safety issues. After completing the qualification, you will be able to justify the need for workplace health and safety improvements, advise on duties, manage contractors, work within a health and safety management system, positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour, conduct a 5-step risk assessment, and recognise workplace changes.

NEBOSH IG Certificate Digital Assessment

The open book examination (OBE): Scenario-based Assessments(SBA)- Certificate Digital Assessment is an assessment that needs to be downloaded, completed and submitted on the NEBOSH online assessment platform within a specified time period. You can complete your assessment at home or office.

NEBOSH IG Certificate Assessment

Unit IG1: Open book examination (OBE)-Scenario-based Assessments(SBA)

Unit IG2:  Practical assessment

Qualification Grades

The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit IG1 only:

Distinction: 75 marks or higher

Credit: 65 – 74 marks

Pass: 45 – 64 marks

Refer: 0 – 44 marks

Qualification Achieving

To obtain the IGC qualification, a ‘Pass’ is required in both unit evaluations. You will have five years to complete your qualifications. The five-year period begins with passing your first successful unit (known as the ‘declaration date’). If a unit is more than five years old, it cannot be counted towards the qualification and must be retaken.

Professional Membership

Once you have your qualification parchment for the IGC, you can apply for the following memberships:

• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)- Associate(AIOSH) or Technical (Tech IOSH)
• International Institute of Risk and Safety Management-Associate (AIIRSM).