NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Introduction:
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safetyis a globally recognized qualification offered by an established independent UK examination board with over 30 years' experience in providing health and safety awards in the UK and across the world including the Middle East, the West Indies and Southeast Asia.
What kind of people take the NEBOSH International General Certificate?
Managers, supervisors and employees based outside the UK who require a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices. The qualification focuses on international standards and management systems, enabling candidates to effectively discharge workplace health and safety responsibilities in any employment sector, in all parts of the world. The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH International Diploma.
Is this qualification recognized?
The International General Certificate qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
What does the qualification cover?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) covers the principles relating to health and safety, identification and control ofworkplace hazards and the practical application of this knowledge. The IGC syllabus takes a risk management approach based on best practice and international standards, such as the International LaborOrganization (ILO) codes of practice. Local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study program where relevant and appropriate.
The International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a valuable foundation for further professional study.
No previous health and safety knowledge is required. However it should be noted that the examination is offered, and must be answered, in English, and that the course includes a requirement to write a short report, which must also be in English. NEBOSH recommends that candidates undertaking the NEBOSH International General Certificate should reach the equivalent of a scoring of 6.0 or higher under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The qualification is divided into three units, each of which is assessed separately:
- Management of international health and safety (IGC1) –
- Control of international workplace hazards (IGC2) –
- International health and safety practical application (IGC3)-
Pass requirements:
Pass the IGC1 & IGC2 examinations at the end of the course, and the report for IGC3.
Duration: 15 training days
Fees: English: 675/- OMR per candidate (Rial Omani Six Hundred and Seventy Five per candidate)
Arabic: 825/- OMR per candidate(Rial Omani Eight Hundred and Twenty Five per candidate)
Time table and course delivery: The course includesthe following activities:
-10to 15 days of face to face tutorial training and group discussion with Arabic support,
- Tutored distance learning sessions including answering ex-NEBOSH questions and providing individual online feedback for candidates on their answers.
- Two mock exams and feedback sessions + the actual examination day,
- Guidance on exam techniques, past exam questions/answers and pre-exam revision,
- Discussions and guidance on examiners’ reports of past exams,
- Guidance on IGC3 International health and safety practical application
- Technical language support (English-Arabic)
What do the fees cover?
-Course materials (notes and textbook)
-NEBOSH enrollment in the course,
-NEBOSH registration fees,
-NEBOSH exam registration fees,
-Exam arrangements and invigilation,
-Tuition, guidance and online feedback
Syllabus summary - NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Structure :The syllabus is divided into 3 units. Each of the first two units is further divided into a number of elements:
Unit IGC1 Management of international health and safety
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
Unit IGC2 Control of international workplace hazards
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 International health and safety practical application
Purpose and Aim
The aim of this unit is to assess a candidate’s ability to complete successfully two activities:
• To carry out, unaided, a safety inspection of a workplace, identifying the more common hazards, deciding whether they are adequately controlled and, where necessary, suggesting appropriate and cost effective remedial action
• To prepare a report that persuasively urges management to take appropriate action, explaining why such action is needed (including reference to possible breaches of legislation) and identifying, with due consideration of reasonable practicability, the remedial measures that should be implemented.
Note:
Unit IGC3 is not normally offered independently of the taught elements. Students will normally be required to complete the IGC3 assessment within 14 days (before or after) of sitting the examination for Units IGC1 and/or IGC2. Completion of study for both IGC1 and IGC2 is recommended in order to undertake the practical application unit (IGC3).
About NEBOSH
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an independent examining board and awarding body with charitable status. We offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work in both the private and public sectors.
Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attractaround 35,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 500 course providers, with exams takeninover 100 countries around the world. Our qualifications are recognised by the relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
NEBOSH examinations and assessments are set by its professionally qualified staff assisted by external examiners; most of whom are Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners operating within industry, the public sector or in enforcement.
For more information, please visit NEBOSH official website:
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Contact us:
Samara Training Services, Oman- Ruwi, P.O. Box: 1397, P.C.: 112
Tel:+968- 24702509, GSM: +968- 99261071, Fax: +968-24793540