NEBOSH - Occupational Safety and Health (UK)
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In Central London, Manchester and Solihull
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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. Suitable for: Managers, supervisors and employees based outside the UK who require a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices. 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.
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About this course
No previous health and safety knowledge is required. However it should be noted that the examination is offered, and must be answered, in English, and that the course includes a requirement to write a short report, which must also be in English. NEBOSH recommends that candidates undertaking the NEBOSH International General Certificate should reach the equivalent of a scoring of 6.0 or higher under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
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The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised qualification offered by an established independent UK examination board with over 25 years experience in providing health and safety awards in the UK and across the world including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the West Indies and Southeast Asia.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) covers the principles relating to health and safety, identification and control of workplace hazards and the practical application of this knowledge. The IGC syllabus takes a risk management approach based on best practice and international standards, such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) codes of practice. Local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study programme where relevant and appropriate. The modules cover:
Foundations in health and safety
Policy
Organising for health and safety
Promoting a positive health and safety culture
Risk assessment
Principles of control
Monitoring, review and audit
Incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting
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
Is this qualification recognised?
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).
NEBOSH - Occupational Safety and Health (UK)