NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) provides a broad understanding of health & safety issues and is an essential qualification for
anyone working in or wanting to work in safety & health anywhere in the world. The NEBOSH
IGC enables you to apply for many different health and safety jobs, such as Health & Safety
Officer, Advisor, Superintendent, etc. in almost any industry.
The NEBOSH International Certificate is widely respected by employers worldwide and meets
the requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership
of IIRSM (AIIRSM).

Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety

1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk – understanding people and processes
4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Unit IG2: Risk Assessment

1. Physical and psychological health
2. Musculoskeletal health
3. Chemical and biological agents
4. General workplace issues
5. Work equipment
6. Fire
7. Electricity.

Assessment:

• Unit IG1 is assessed by a scenario-based assessment completed at home. You have 24 hours to complete this.
• Unit IG2 is assessed by a three-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace)

Throughout the year, exams are held every month.

NCB’s NEBOSH General Certificate ONLINE

Modes of study

• Taught (face-to-face), open, and distance learning
• Part-time
• Block release
• eLearning

Recommended

• Tuition hours:       65 Hours commended
• Self-study hours: 40 Hours

Pass standard

The provisional pass mark for IG1 is 45%

The pass standard for IG2 is contained in the IG2 guidance

Qualification grades

The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit IG1

Distinction: 75 marks or higher

Credit: 65 – 74 marks

Pass: 45 – 64 marks

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NEBOSH IGC Course Fees

How much does a NEBOSH certificate course cost?

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) costs start from 160 Kd for an online course, plus assessment fees. The cost includes expert tuition and learning materials. The certificate is widely recognised and can help kick off your career in health and safety, making it a valuable investment.

The cost of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) varies depending on the course provider and where or how you take the course, for example, whether you want to learn online or within a classroom setting.

Course type                                                                   Approximate costs

Training center attendance:                                   300 KD

Live Online:                                                              180 KD

E-Learning:                                                               160 KD

NEBOSH IGC Re-sit exam fees:                               80KD

Useful links & resources

https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/#resource

Submitting an Enquiry About Results: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/enquiries-about-results-ears/

· Submitting a verification request: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/verifications/ 

· Refunds: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/refunds-policy-and-procedure/

· Qualification information and syllabi: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/ 

NEBOSH International General Certificate – units IG1

Units IG1 are part of Nebosh International General Certificate (2018 specification).

Confirmation of registration for IG1 digital assessment

Once your Learning Partner has registered you to a digital assessment, NEBOSH will send you a Confirmation of Registration email that includes your learner number, and important information relating to your digital assessment. Please ensure that you check your name is spelt correctly and report this to your learning partner and NEBOSH if any changes are required. If you have not received this email please remember to check your spam folders.

Login details

Following receipt of your Confirmation of Registration email for your digital assessment, NEBOSH will send you a further email containing your Username and Password for the NEBOSH online examination platform. If you have not received this email, please remember to check your spam folders.

Examination dates

IG1 – The invigilated paper-based exam has been permanently replaced with a digital assessment. Learners will have 24 hours to access, complete and submit their paper starting from 11am (UK time) on the examination date.

IG1 is available in English, We have confirmed the following dates for IG1 assessments:

IG2 – This is a practical assessment where learners will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace. Please speak to your Learning Partner for further information and submission dates. 

Examination results

All results for assessments taken in English (including those for the practical application) should be received within 50 working days from the date of the examination or submission of the assignment. The specific date is written on your assessment reg

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