International General Certificate

NEBOSH International General Certificate

The qualification focuses on international standards and management systems, enabling candidates to effectively discharge workplace health and safety responsibilities in any employment sector, in all parts of the world. The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH International Diploma. The International General Certificate qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Course Content

The syllabus comprises three units that are separately assessed.

• Unit IGC1 Management of international health and safety
• Unit IGC2 Control of international workplace hazards.
• Unit IGC3 International health and safety practical application.

Distance Learning

Course materials consisting of notes, coursework and a text book are sent by courier. Students then complete the coursework and return by post or email to ATM Safety & Environment for marking. The coursework does not count towards the award.

Examinations

Examinations are held four times a year and can be taken in the UK, at British Council Offices overseas or by special arrangement at other establishments.

Practical Assessment

The practical must be carried out within 14 days either side of the written examination in the candidate's own workplace or if this is not possible at another suitable location. Candidates able to come to UK may take the practical with ATM Safety & Environment the day after their written exam. All practicals conducted in the candidates own workplace must be supervised by a responsible senior manager. This manager must ensure that the workplace inspection is conducted under examination conditions and the report sent to ATM Safety & Environment for marking as soon as it is completed. Candidates must not refer to reference materials such as course notes and textbooks when completing the practical.

Payment Options:

NEBOSH Fees
NEBOSH enrolment and examination registration fees may be paid directly to NEBOSH. Overseas students may pay NEBOSH fees through ATM Safety & Environment. Forms will be provided as necessary.

In-Company or group courses

Group courses by distance learning with tutorial support can be arranged on request for the National Certificate, the International Certificate or the National Construction Certificate. Candidates are expected to study the material and complete the coursework provided prior to attendance at the tutorials, which are designed primarily to provide a revision programme and instruction in examination technique. Tutorial programmes can be tailored to local requirements.A local examination sitting (minimum number 8) can be arranged at anytime of the year for these courses.

Payment

The application form should be returned with a cheque made payable to ATM Safety & Environment or sent with an official purchase order.
Payments may also be made by electronic transfer. Please contact us for bank details.

Payments can be made by most debit/credit cards (not American Express). We reserve the right to charge 2.5% on balance amounts paid by credit card.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

VAT currently at 17.5% is charged on all courses purchased in the UK. EU customers do not pay VAT if the course is purchased for business use. Overseas students outside of the EU do not pay VAT. VAT is not charged on NEBOSH examination fees.