NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL
GENERAL CERTIFICATE
What kind of people take the NEBOSH Certificate?
Managers, supervisors and staff with health & safety
responsibilities from organisations in a wide range of sectors
who need grounding in health & safety issues.
The Certificate helps people to manage risks effectively.
As a widely recognised qualification in health & safety,
the NEBOSH International General Certificate provides the
first step for a career in health & safety. It is a
sound basis for further professional study such as the NEBOSH
Diploma which is the qualification for those looking to
become a health and safety specialist.
Continuing Professional Development
Successful completion of NEBOSH International General Certificate
course meets the academic requirements for Technician status
with IOSH and Associate Membership of the IIRSM.
Progression
The NEBOSH International General Certificate entitles you
to exemptions from Unit INGC1 of the NEBOSH Certificate
in Fire Safety and Risk Management and the NEBOSH Certificate
in Construction Safety and Health.
NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE’s
validity in Oman
In the Middle East (especially in Oman) there are many benefits
in obtaining NEBOSH International General Certificate. Firstly,
it provides career development to HSE practitioners. For
instance, existing HSE officers have the opportunity to
progress to HSE Advisor/ HSE manager position. Moreover,
for people with industy experience who aspire to become
HSE trainers, this certificate provides the perfect road
map. NEBOSH International General Certificate is recognized
by the Ministry of Manpower as a valid qualification for
HSE professionals. Besides, PDO requires this qualification
to be the minimum for trainer candidates to be approved
as an HSE instructor for delivering PDO HSE courses.
NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE
COURSE CONTENTS
The NEBOSH International General Certificate has three compulsory
units of study. These are broken up into shorter sections,
known as 'elements'.
Unit IGC1 Management of international
health and safety
(Assessed by a two-hour written
examination)
Element Recommended Page
Number/Title Hours
1. Foundations in health & safety
2. Policy
3. Organising for health & safety
4. Promoting a positive health & safety
culture
5. Risk assessment
6. Principles of control
7. Monitoring, review and audit
8. Occupational incident and accident
investigation, recording and reporting
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Unit IGC2 Control
of international workplace hazards
(Assessed by a two-hour written
examination)
Element Recommended Page
Number/Title Hours
1. Movement of people and vehicles
hazards and control
2. Manual and mechanical handling
hazards and control
3. Working equipment hazards and
control
4. Electrical hazards and control
5. Fire hazards and control
6. Chemical and biological health
hazards and control
7. Physical and psychological health
hazards and control
8. Construction activities - hazards and
control |
Unit IGC3: Health
and Safety Practical Application
(Formal practical assessment)
A health and safety review of a workplace followed
by a written report to management |
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