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NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)

The most popular international health and safety qualification which is essential for anyone wanting a successful career in health and safety. Gain NEBOSH certification today with our new Live Online delivery.

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NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)

The most popular international health and safety qualification which is essential for anyone wanting a successful career in health and safety. Gain NEBOSH certification today with our new Live Online delivery.

Live Online Learning

Get all the benefits of structured classroom learning but with the convenience of the digital world, studying where you like.

Students join remotely using a PC, laptop or tablet and download the relevant software in advance to enable access to the tutor run class. Throughout the course, students can see and interact with the tutor and with each other. 

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Our IGC course focuses on practical health and safety management that can be applied in your workplace and intensive examination preparation.

Our pass rates are consistently above average, which means you have a greater chance of passing first time round.

Why choose the British Safety Council?

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    We are one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations

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    Our tutors are experts in health and safety and are excellent teachers

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    No 'death by PowerPoint' – learning is student-centred and interactive

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    Study skills and examination techniques are embedded throughout

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    Pass rates are consistently above the national average

Accreditation

We are accredited at Premier status by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) for our commendable areas of operation. ASIC is an independent body providing accreditation services for independent, further and higher education colleges. 

ASIC accreditation helps students make a more informed choice and demonstrates that they are choosing a high-quality institution.

ASIC Accreditation Service

What's in it for me?

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is sought-after by employers.

Gaining this qualification will boost your career prospects.

Holders of the International General Certificate, registered in the UK, can apply for technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH). Many students then progress to the NEBOSH National Diploma (Grad IOSH) and from there to chartered status (CMIOSH).

If you have any questions about our occupational health and safety training courses, please visit our FAQs

Information for students

Qualification Structure

The qualification comprises two units:

Unit IG1: Management of health and safety

Why we should manage workplace health and safety

How health and safety management systems work and what they look like

Managing risk – understanding people and processes

Health and safety monitoring and measuring

 

Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Physical and psychological health

Musculoskeletal health

Chemical and biological agents

General workplace issues

Work equipment

Fire

Electricity


Assessment

IG1: Open book examination (approximately 4 hours within a 24-hour window)

IG2: Workplace-based risk assessment task

Professional Recognition

The NEBOSH International General Certificate meets the academic requirements for:

  • Technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH) for those registered in the UK.
  • Associate membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (AIIRSM).

Language Requirements

Assessments are available in English only.

Your standard of English must be such that you can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. 

NEBOSH recommends that non-native speakers undertaking this qualification should have 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 consult the IELTS website: www.ielts.org

Enrolment Period

When you start the course, we enrol you as a student with NEBOSH. Your initial enrolment period lasts for 5 years. This means that you must pass your first unit within 5 years. If you fail to pass your first unit within 5 years, you will need to re-enrol and pay another registration fee.

When you pass your first unit, your enrolment period is automatically re-set and you have a further 5 years to pass the remaining unit. In other words, your first unit has a shelf-life of 5 years. If you do not pass the remaining unit within 5 years, your first unit will expire and you will have to retake this unit in order to pass the qualification.

Learning Agreement

When you join the course, we ask you to enter into the following agreement with us:

The British Safety Council will:

  • Use suitably qualified and experienced tutors to deliver the tuition
  • Cover all the specification learning outcomes
  • Provide or direct you to the information you need to pass the qualification
  • Provide you with expert advice on revision and examination technique
  • Respond in a timely manner to any queries
  • Be diligent and courteous at all times

 

You must:

  • Attend all scheduled sessions
  • Contribute to group discussions in a positive manner
  • Endeavour to be active, rather than passive in terms of learning
  • Complete the required number of revision hours
  • Pay particular attention to advice regarding revision and examination technique
  • Bring any learning difficulties to our attention at the earliest opportunity

NEBOSH Learner Terms and Conditions

The NEBOSH Learner Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Qualification Specification

The qualification specification (syllabus) can be found here.

Learning Resources

Classroom and live online learners will receive a hard copy handbook for each unit at the start of the course.  If you are studying live online, these will be posted to your home address.  E-Learners will receive a digital copy.    

You will be given access to an online portal containing the following PDF documents:

British Safety Council resources:

  • Textbook
  • Unit handbooks
  • IG1 open book examination guidance
  • IG2 assessment guidance  
  • Revision tutorials.

NEBOSH resources:

  • Guide to the NEBOSH International General Certificate (‘Syllabus Guide’)
  • Open book examination learner guide
  • Open book examination technical learner guide
  • IG2 assessment template.

Tutor Support

Your tutor will provide support in relation to subject content and assessment preparation.

Results and Certificates

Results are issued 10 weeks after the assessment date. 

Each unit is reported as ‘Pass’ or ‘Refer’. You must pass both units to achieve the qualification.

Qualification grades are awarded as follows:

Pass                  45 – 64% in IG1 and Pass in IG2

Credit               65 – 74% in IG1 and Pass in IG2

Distinction       75% + in IG1 and Pass in IG2

Unit and qualification certificates are despatched by NEBOSH within 20 working days of the result notification date.

Queries and Complaints

Should you have any queries, please contact our Education Team ([email protected])

If you are not satisfied with the service provided by your tutor or our Education Team, please contact our Customer Service Team ([email protected]).

You can also refer the matter to NEBOSH ([email protected]).

If you are not satisfied with the service provided by NEBOSH, please contact the Scottish Qualifications Authority ([email protected]).

How can I study?

We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes.

You can attend a course at our London training centre, complete the course live online, complete the course online or we can deliver the course in your workplace.

New: Live Online

We are pleased to now offer NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Students can join remotely and learn ‘live’ with a tutor just as they would in a classroom.  

Price
£1,980 (exc VAT and exams and assessments)

Please request a call back if you are interested in completing an individual unit. 

Upcoming dates coming soon. 

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Online - instant access

If you can’t find time in your busy schedule to attend a classroom course, then online training is the answer.

The structured online programme includes interactive e-learning sessions, a downloadable study text, revision exercises and practice questions.

Written examinations are taken at a British Council office in your region after the course. The workplace-based assignment is submitted one week after the examinations.


NEBOSH Examination and Assessment Fees: £210 +VAT

 

Why online?

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    Structured and easy to follow programme

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    Study wherever and whenever suits you

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    Perfect for people with busy lives

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    Most cost-effective way to study for this qualification

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    Course includes comprehensive range of materials

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£470.25(exc. VAT)

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In your workplace

In your workplace training is currently delivered remotely with students joining using a PC, laptop or tablet. Request a call back to find out more.

We can visit your workplace and deliver the course on dates of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group of people as it saves on travel costs and allows students to keep in touch with work.

Written examinations are taken at a British Council office in your region after the course. The workplace-based assignment is submitted one week after the examinations.

NEBOSH Examination and Assessment Fees: £210 +VAT

 

Why in your workplace?

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    Cost-effective option for a group of learners

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    Face-to-face courses have the highest pass rates

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    Expert teaching by an experienced tutor

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    Class discussions can be company-specific

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    Allows students to keep in touch with work

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