The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health qualification is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It is also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career, gives you a stepping stone to success AND a globally respected qualification.
Trusted by multiple prestigious organisations such as Maersk, Shell, BP, Skanska, Nestle and the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Units Covered: IG1 & IG2
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation. It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 11 SCQF credit points.
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Where appropriate, the SQA Accreditation logo will appear on certificates awarded for this qualification. The SCQF logo, credit and level information will appear on the unit result notification. Please visit the SCQF website for further information on credit and levels.
Holders of the NEBOSH International General Certificate are entitled to:
Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
The International General Certificate will involve a minimum of 65 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading. Please refer to the NEBOSH website for more details.
Is this course right for you?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.
The qualification is:
Relevant to every workplace
Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
For further information please see the IELTS website.
A chart mapping IELTS scores to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) can be found on the British Council and IELTS websites:
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH International General Certificate covers the core skills you and your employer need, wherever in the world you work. You will learn:
How to effectively manage health and safety
How to identify and control common workplace hazards
How to measure if you’ve been successful
Relevant key international standards
What will I learn?
The qualification looks at general workplace issues and can be applied in many sectors. On completion of the qualification, learners will be able to:
justify the need for health and safety improvements
advise on the main duties for health and safety in the workplace
help their organisation to manage contractors
work within a health and safety management system
positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour
carry out a general risk assessment (using a 5-step approach) of their workplace
recognise workplace changes and their impacts and understand how to minimise these impacts
develop basic safe systems of work that include emergency arrangements and know when to use a permit-to-work system
take part in incident investigations
help their employer check the effectiveness of the health and safety management system through monitoring, auditing and review
Course duration and private study
Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety - 46 hours
26 hours tuition
20 hours private study.
Unit IG2: Risk Assessment - 59 hours
39 hours tuition
20 hours private study.
Your study therefore needs to be based around a minimum of 65 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study.
How is it assessed?
Assessment is a two-step process:
IG1 - An open book examination over a 24 hour period, to assess what you know. This is scenario based and will include a closing interview, you will be asked questions about your submission.
IG2 - A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do. Delegates will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace – this is immediately useful and valuable.
Assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.
It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale, any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course. See session dates for more details.
Prices include
Exam registrations for Units IG1 and IG2
Course materials
Study guides
Lunch and refreshments for all International classroom courses
What accreditations will I gain?
On successful completion of both units (IG1 & IG2), the delegate will receive the overall NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification Parchment
Delegates will need to pass both units within a five year period to achieve the overall qualification. The five year commences from the result declaration date of the first exam (this is called the 'declaration date')
When both unit certificates have been awarded (ie, have achieved a Pass in units IG1 and IG2), the marks are added together and a final grade is awarded as follows:
Pass: 45 - 64 marks
Credit: 65 - 74 marks
Distinction: 75 marks or more
Holders of the NEBOSH International General Certificate are entitled to:
Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
What to expect on the day?
The course runs from 9:00am through to 5:00pm for each of the 10 days training. Refreshments are available from 8:45am.
The revision day consists of one half day session (9am - 1pm).
The IG1 exam is an Open Book Exam available from 11am on exam day until 11am the following day.
We provide:
NEBOSH registration, exam & certificate
Course book & material
Note pad & pen
Also includes:
Free on-site parking
Lunch & refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Free Wi-Fi
You will learn in a relaxed environment with an appropriate number of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcomed by our NEBOSH accredited tutors or our Customer Service team based at our UK centre.
Studying with Jarrold Training
We aim to provide you with an effective, quality, learning experience to support your studies and to prepare you fully for the NEBOSH IG exams and assessments.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the exam and full completion of your qualification, so please discuss any questions with them, they are always happy to help. We also have a dedicated team of assessors and staff to support you through your learner journey.
During the course you will learn about revision and exam techniques, and additional support is available if required. Please contact us for more details.
About NEBOSH
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.
NEBOSH Qualifications:
Give practical skills that keep workplaces safer
Help build careers with a modular qualification structure
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is held by people in over 167 countries and is a valuable, globally respected qualification.
Format
The NEBOSH International General Certificate can be delivered face to face, classroom style, on your premises or at an agreed, verifiable location.
Our skilled, experienced and highly qualified NEBOSH training team can also deliver the qualification virtually, in dynamic, tutor led sessions, through Zoom or Microsoft Teams, where ever you are based in the world.
Course duration 10 days + exam
Course overview
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health qualification is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It is also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career, gives you a stepping stone to success AND a globally respected qualification.
Trusted by multiple prestigious organisations such as Maersk, Shell, BP, Skanska, Nestle and the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Units Covered: IG1 & IG2
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation. It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 11 SCQF credit points.
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Where appropriate, the SQA Accreditation logo will appear on certificates awarded for this qualification. The SCQF logo, credit and level information will appear on the unit result notification. Please visit the SCQF website for further information on credit and levels.
Holders of the NEBOSH International General Certificate are entitled to:
Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
The International General Certificate will involve a minimum of 65 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading. Please refer to the NEBOSH website for more details.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.
The qualification is:
Relevant to every workplace
Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
For further information please see the IELTS website.
A chart mapping IELTS scores to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) can be found on the British Council and IELTS websites:
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH International General Certificate covers the core skills you and your employer need, wherever in the world you work. You will learn:
How to effectively manage health and safety
How to identify and control common workplace hazards
How to measure if you’ve been successful
Relevant key international standards
What will I learn?
The qualification looks at general workplace issues and can be applied in many sectors. On completion of the qualification, learners will be able to:
justify the need for health and safety improvements
advise on the main duties for health and safety in the workplace
help their organisation to manage contractors
work within a health and safety management system
positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour
carry out a general risk assessment (using a 5-step approach) of their workplace
recognise workplace changes and their impacts and understand how to minimise these impacts
develop basic safe systems of work that include emergency arrangements and know when to use a permit-to-work system
take part in incident investigations
help their employer check the effectiveness of the health and safety management system through monitoring, auditing and review
Course duration and private study
Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety - 46 hours
26 hours tuition
20 hours private study.
Unit IG2: Risk Assessment - 59 hours
39 hours tuition
20 hours private study.
Your study therefore needs to be based around a minimum of 65 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study.
How is it assessed?
Assessment is a two-step process:
IG1 - An open book examination over a 24 hour period, to assess what you know. This is scenario based and will include a closing interview, you will be asked questions about your submission.
IG2 - A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do. Delegates will complete a risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace – this is immediately useful and valuable.
Assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.
It is the delegate’s responsibility to submit their written assessment within the timescale, any assessments not returned by the deadline will result in the delegate failing this section of the course. See session dates for more details.
Prices include
Exam registrations for Units IG1 and IG2
Course materials
Study guides
Lunch and refreshments for all International classroom courses
What accreditations will I gain?
On successful completion of both units (IG1 & IG2), the delegate will receive the overall NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification Parchment
Delegates will need to pass both units within a five year period to achieve the overall qualification. The five year commences from the result declaration date of the first exam (this is called the 'declaration date')
When both unit certificates have been awarded (ie, have achieved a Pass in units IG1 and IG2), the marks are added together and a final grade is awarded as follows:
Pass: 45 - 64 marks
Credit: 65 - 74 marks
Distinction: 75 marks or more
Holders of the NEBOSH International General Certificate are entitled to:
Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
What to expect on the day?
The course runs from 9:00am through to 5:00pm for each of the 10 days training. Refreshments are available from 8:45am.
The revision day consists of one half day session (9am - 1pm).
The IG1 exam is an Open Book Exam available from 11am on exam day until 11am the following day.
We provide:
NEBOSH registration, exam & certificate
Course book & material
Note pad & pen
Also includes:
Free on-site parking
Lunch & refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Free Wi-Fi
You will learn in a relaxed environment with an appropriate number of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcomed by our NEBOSH accredited tutors or our Customer Service team based at our UK centre.
Studying with Jarrold Training
We aim to provide you with an effective, quality, learning experience to support your studies and to prepare you fully for the NEBOSH IG exams and assessments.
Your tutor is there to support you during the training and leading up to the exam and full completion of your qualification, so please discuss any questions with them, they are always happy to help. We also have a dedicated team of assessors and staff to support you through your learner journey.
During the course you will learn about revision and exam techniques, and additional support is available if required. Please contact us for more details.
About NEBOSH
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work.
NEBOSH Qualifications:
Give practical skills that keep workplaces safer
Help build careers with a modular qualification structure
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is held by people in over 167 countries and is a valuable, globally respected qualification.
Format
The NEBOSH International General Certificate can be delivered face to face, classroom style, on your premises or at an agreed, verifiable location.
Our skilled, experienced and highly qualified NEBOSH training team can also deliver the qualification virtually, in dynamic, tutor led sessions, through Zoom or Microsoft Teams, where ever you are based in the world.
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