Nebosh IGC
International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Universal Coverage
The curriculum covers a wide range of health and safety topics, making the knowledge applicable across any industry or sector.
International Recognition
This qualification is recognised by government and industry organisations in many countries, increasing the appeal of certificate holders to employers worldwide.
Focus on Practical Skills
The NEBOSH IGC includes a practical skills assessment, allowing immediate application of risk assessment and risk management tools in the workplace.
Delivery Formats
Distance learning / online
Part-time study with a few hours of classes per day, totalling at least 10 study days
Full-time classroom study over two weeks including weekends
Certification
To obtain the international NEBOSH IGC certificate, candidates must pass two assessments
Unit IG1 Assessment
Conducted remotely, open-book, subject to strict anti-plagiarism rules. Candidates have 24 hours to complete and submit their work online. This assessment evaluates knowledge of occupational health and safety management systems and requires analytical thinking.
Unit IG2 Assessment
A remotely completed practical risk assessment with a management action plan. Candidates have 10 working days to complete this assessment.
Grading Standards
Distinction:
75 marks or above
Credit:
65 – 74 marks
Pass:
45 – 64 marks
Course Content
Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety
- Element 1Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- Element 2How health and safety management systems work
- Element 3Managing risk — understanding people and processes
- Element 4Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit IG2: Risk Assessment
- Element 5Physical and psychological health
- Element 6Musculoskeletal health
- Element 7Chemical and biological agents
- Element 8General workplace issues
- Element 9Work equipment
- Element 10Fire safety
- Element 11Electrical safety
Learning Outcomes
Principles of effective health and safety management
Provide moral, legal and financial justification for HSE activities
Key steps in managing HSE with contractor organisations
Hazard identification and risk assessment methods and tools
Risk management strategies
Indicators of safety culture and ways to influence it
Human factors and foundations of behavioural safety
Methods and indicators for evaluating HSE performance
Incident causation categories and investigation tools