NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC)
Details
The syllabus omits specific reference to any national legal requirements but, instead, focuses on international standards, in particular ILO codes of practice. In common with the national award, however, the syllabus is structured according to a recognized management framework.
Outline
Syllabus
IGC 1
- Foundations in health and safety
- Health and safety management systems - Policy
- Health and safety management systems - Organizing
- Health and safety management systems - Planning
- Health and safety management systems - Measuring, audit and review
GC 2
- Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control
- Manual and mechanical handling - hazards and control
- Work equipment - hazards and control
- Electrical - hazards and control
- Fire - hazards and control
- Chemical and biological health - hazards and control
- Physical and psychological health - hazards and control
- Construction activities - hazards and control
Examinations
The examination comprises two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment. Each written paper consists of one 'long-answer' question and ten 'short-answer' questions. All questions are compulsory. The practical assessment consists of carrying out a risk assessment of a workplace and preparing a short report.
Speaker/s
Special Offer
* Early Bird Price is offered to all enrolment made one month prior to the course
** Discount is offered to Quality Academy certified clients or for groups of 3 or more