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NEBOSH Silver Learning Partner · Kuwait
The world’s most globally recognised entry-level health and safety qualification. Build the knowledge, skills and credibility to protect people and drive safety performance — delivered by NCB, Kuwait’s trusted NEBOSH Silver Learning Partner.
175+Countries Recognised
SCQF 6Qualification Level
2 UnitsWritten + Practical
No EntryRequirements
MonthlyExam Sittings
Awarding BodyNEBOSH
Mode of StudyClassroom / eLearning
LanguageEnglish & Arabic
LocationFahaheel, Kuwait
About the Qualification
Two Units. One Career-Changing Qualification.
The NEBOSH IGC covers the full spectrum of workplace health and safety management — from legal duties and risk assessment to hazard control, incident investigation, and performance monitoring. It is widely respected by employers across every industry worldwide.
UNIT GIC1
Covers the principles behind managing health and safety — including legal obligations, safety management systems (ISO 45001 / ILO-OSH 2001), risk management processes, human factors, incident investigation, and monitoring & review.
Assessed by a 5-hour open book examination (OBE) — scenario-based questions based on a realistic workplace scenario, completed remotely. You may reference your study materials.
🕐 5 Hours
📋 5 Credits (SCQF)
🎓 Distinction / Credit / Pass
UNIT GIC2
A hands-on practical assessment in your own workplace. You will identify hazards across physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and fire/electrical risk categories, evaluate current controls, and produce a complete risk assessment with recommendations.
Assessed by a 4-hour workplace practical assessment — you produce a written risk assessment document covering identified hazards, existing controls and recommended improvements. Pass or Refer only.
🕐 4 Hours
📋 6 Credits (SCQF)
✅ Pass / Refer
Course Curriculum
What You Will Study
11 syllabus elements across the two units — covering everything from management systems and human factors to fire safety, work equipment and biological agents.
Unit GIC1 — Open Book Examination (5 hrs)
1Why we should manage workplace health and safety — moral, legal and financial arguments
2How health and safety management systems work — ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH 2001
3Managing risk — understanding people, processes, safe systems of work and emergency procedures
4Health and safety monitoring, auditing and review
Unit GIC2 — Practical Risk Assessment (4 hrs)
5Physical and psychological health
6Musculoskeletal health
7Chemical and biological agents
8General workplace issues
9Work equipment
10Fire
11Electricity
Learning Outcomes
What You’ll Be Able to Do After the IGC
Practical, workplace-ready competencies you can apply from day one.
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Build the moral, financial and legal case for health and safety investment and present it confidently to management.
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Apply NEBOSH’s 5-step risk assessment process to identify hazards, evaluate risk, and implement effective controls.
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Select, monitor and manage contractors safely, reducing liability and ensuring compliance across your supply chain.
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Understand human factors and how to drive positive behavioural change across your organisation.
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Design permit-to-work systems, emergency procedures and structured safe work methods for your team.
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Measure the effectiveness of your health and safety management system through monitoring, auditing and review cycles.
Assessment & Grading
How You Are Graded
Your qualification grade is based on Unit GIC1. Both units must be passed before the parchment is issued.
Distinction75+ marks
Credit65 – 74 marks
Pass45 – 64 marks
Refer0 – 44 marks
✦ Provisional pass mark for GIC1 is 45%
✦ You have 5 years to complete both units from your first pass date
✦ Unlimited re-sit attempts within the 5-year window
✦ Parchment issued within 40 working days of your final successful unit
✦ Re-sit GIC1 to improve grade — notify NEBOSH within 20 working days
Assessment Details
How the Exams Work
Two complementary assessments — a remotely completed written examination and a real-world workplace practical.
Unit GIC1 — Written
Format: Scenario-based written paper — you are given a realistic workplace scenario and must answer structured questions demonstrating applied knowledge
Duration: 5 hours
When: Monthly sittings throughout the year — sit when you are ready
How: Completed remotely — you may reference study materials. Tests your ability to analyse situations and apply health and safety principles, not recall facts.
Graded: Distinction (75+) / Credit (65–74) / Pass (45–64)
Unit GIC2 — Practical
Format: Full workplace risk assessment document produced in your own workplace or a suitable environment
Duration: 4 hours
Where: Your own workplace or another approved location
How: Observe the workplace, identify hazards across all 7 risk categories, evaluate current controls, and recommend practical improvements in a written report.
Result: Pass or Refer — does not affect your qualification grade
Who Should Enrol
This Qualification Is Designed For
No formal entry requirements. Suitable for any industry, any organisation size. Ideal as a first professional qualification in health and safety.
Health & Safety Officers
Managers & Supervisors
Site & Field Supervisors
HR Professionals
Operations Managers
Engineers & Technicians
Facilities Managers
Anyone starting a safety career
Oil & Gas Professionals
Construction Supervisors
Upon award of the IGC you can apply for the following professional memberships:
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Associate Member / Technical Member
AIOSH / Tech IOSH
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)
Associate Member
AIIRSM
Why Study With NCB
Kuwait’s Trusted NEBOSH Silver Learning Partner
NCB brings world-class NEBOSH training to Kuwait and the Gulf region — with expert tutors, flexible delivery and a track record of learner success.
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Officially accredited and recognised by NEBOSH — guaranteeing the highest standards of course delivery and learner support.
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Deep understanding of health and safety regulations, industries and working environments across Kuwait and the wider GCC region.
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Flexible scheduling means you can sit your GIC1 exam when you feel ready — no long waits, no fixed annual windows.
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Course materials and instruction available in both English and Arabic to support all learners across the region.
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Experienced health and safety professionals with real-world industry knowledge guide you through every element of the course.
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From enrolment to qualification parchment — NCB supports your journey and helps you leverage your NEBOSH IGC for career advancement.
Ready to Begin Your Health & Safety Career?
Enrol with NCB Kuwait today — NEBOSH IGC courses run throughout the year with monthly exam sittings. No entry requirements. Start whenever you’re ready.
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