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NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
in Occupational Health and Safety
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety is an
internationally recognised and essential British qualification for anyone pursuing a successful
career in health and safety.
The NEBOSH IGC offers a simple but comprehensive introduction to occupational health and safety
and is recommended for all health and safety professionals working in all types of organisations and
industries.
Using our Distance Learning Portal, the NEBOSH IGC can be completed online from any location, in
your own time and at your own pace. Employers have a responsibility to employ qualified health and
safety professionals and, as a British qualification, the NEBOSH IGC is highly respected internationally
by all employers.
Course Syllabus
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is made up of three units:
UNIT IGC1: MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Foundations in health and safety
• Health and safety management systems - PLAN
• Health and safety management systems - DO
• Health and safety management systems - CHECK
• Health and safety management systems - ACT
Assessed by a two hour written exam.
UNIT GC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS
• Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
• Transport Hazards and Risk Control
• Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
• Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Safety
• Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
• Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
• Assessed by a two hour written exam.
UNIT GC3: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Assessed by a two hour work based practical assessment.
