NEBOSH International General Certification in Occupational Health & Safety The qualification is offered by NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) an examining and awarding body - spherically recognized Health Safety and Environmental qualifications to meet the workplace health safety and environment needs in all the sectors. A spherically renowned qualification with NEBOSH IGC you can attain unique recognition in health and safety domain throughout the world. Who can take NEBOSH International General Certificate? The NEBOSH International General Certificate is designed for Managers, Supervisors and employees from any domain who aspire to thrust their skills, knowledge and career in the field of health and safety, the qualification also provides proficiency in achieving the health and safety responsibilities in an organisation globally. The NEBOSH IGC is best suited for individuals aspire to taking-off their career in health and safety stream, the qualification also provides a potent platform for breakthrough in to NEBOSH International Diploma. Is this qualification recognized? The qualification is recognized by relevant membership bodies encompassing IOSH Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Nebosh IGC qualifiers are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. The qualification also meets the academic prerequisite for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH. The NEBOSH International General Certification is accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The Qualification sits Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) What does the qualification cover? The NEBOSH International General Certificate is the combination of the principles of health and safety – OHSMS(Occupational Health Safety Management Systems), identification and control of workplace hazards, unsafe practices and a practical application based on these theoretical knowledge. The NEBOSH International General Certificate is divided into 3 units: Unit IGC 1: Management of International Health and safety Element 1: Foundation in Health and safety Element 2: Health and Safety Management Systems 1-Policy Element 3: Health and Safety Management Systems 2-Organising Element 4: Health and Safety Management Systems 3-Planning Element 5: Health and safety Management Systems 4-Measuring, Audit and Review Unit IGC 2: Control of International Workplace Hazards Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control Element 3: Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control Element 5: Electrical Safety Element 6: Fire Safety Element 7: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk control Element 8: Physical and physiological Health Hazards and Risk control Unit IGC 3: International Health and Safety – Work related Practical Assessment. Course Duration Ten days class room based training + Two hours of Written assessment for each IGC1 & IGC2 + One practical assessment How it is assessed? Units IGC1 and IGC2 of the NEBOSH International General Certificate are assessed by two-hour written examination each. Unit IGC3 is assessed by a practical assessment carried out at your own workplace. To Qualify you must score minimum 45% in unit IGC 1 & IGC 2 and 60 % in IGC 3
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