NEBOSH International General Certificate

Who Should Attend

Managers, supervisors and employee representatives based outside the UK.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a valuable foundation for further professional study.

Course Duration

11 days plus exams

Programme

Unit 1 – Management of International Health & Safety (IGC1)

Element 1 – Foundations in Health & Safety
Element 2 – Health & Safety Policy
Element 3 – Organising for Health & Safety
Element 4 – Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
Element 5 – Risk Assessment
Element 6 – Principles of Control
Element 7 – Monitoring, Review and Audit
Element 8 – Occupational Incident and Accident Investigation, Recording and Reporting

Unit 2 – Control of International Workplace Hazards (IGC2)

Element 1 – Movement of People and Vehicles – Hazards and Control
Element 2 – Manual and Mechanical Handling – Hazards and Control
Element 3 – Working Equipment – Hazards and Control
Element 4 – Electrical Hazards and Control
Element 5 – Fire – Hazards and Control
Element 6 – Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control
Element 7 – Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
Element 8 – Construction Activities – Hazards and Control

Certification

Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A Certificate award parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment.

The practical assessment is arranged by Phoenix Health & Safety and carried out in a simulated workplace environment.

The NEBOSH International Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.

Location

London – Trafalgar Square

Pass Rate

Phoenix Health & Safety’s pass rate for this course is in excess of 90%. We alo get a high number of Credits and Distinctions - see our NEBOSH Roll of Honour.