NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

What is NEBOSH IGC Course?

In the health and safety arena, the NEBOSH IGC stands out as the most trusted health and safety qualification and a globally recognized certification. Designed in consultation with world’s leading employers and health and safety professionals, this qualification focuses on core skills in health and safety practices with a pragmatic mix of theory and practical.

This qualification enables learners to ‘know and do’ effective health and safety in every kind of workplace.

Know: This course empowers learners to:

• Effectively manage health and safety
• Identify and control common workplace hazards
• Measure the success of implemented measures
• Align with relevant international standards (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH2001, ILO Code of Practice, HSG245, ISO 12100)

Do: Risk assessment forms the central part of this qualification. Through project submission activity, learner gains comprehensive insights to:

• Confidently carry out risk assessments
• Develop and implement a detailed action plan
• Manage and minimise workplace risks
• Support and develop their company’s health and safety culture

What is NEBOSH Scenario-Based Examination?

Most NEBOSH certificate-level qualifications now include a scenario-based examination. This examination format enables learners to take the exam in their preferred location, usually at home or another safe and suitable place where they can concentrate. The learner will be given 24 hours to complete the scenario-based examination.

In a scenario-based examination, learners will be presented with a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. They will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence presented in the scenario. In addition, learners can expect questions that ask: What? Could? How? Why? and Where? The purpose of these questions is to encourage learners to demonstrate their analytical, evaluative, creative and critical thinking skills, and to apply the knowledge they have gained through their studies and revision while writing the answers.

In this scenario-based examination, learners can use resources such as notes, textbooks, learning materials, external references and resources. Any materials used should also be correctly referenced. However, the purpose of this scenario-based examination is to educate the learner; simply cutting, copying, and pasting will not provide a good answer and is also time-consuming. Proper understanding is the ideal way to clear the exam with ease. This is what the NEBOSH scenario-based examination is designed for.

After this examination, a closing interview will be conducted by an interviewer from NIST. Questions will be based on the answers that were written in the scenario-based examination.

Why Choose NEBOSH IGC Course?

• Over 265,000 people worldwide have successfully passed this qualification
• Recognised globally as the “Gold Standard in Health and Safety Qualifications”
• According to the NEBOSH 2023 survey
• 99% of NEBOSH International General Certificate holders would recommend the qualification
• 96% of NEBOSH International General Certificate holders feel confident to carry out risk assessments for low to medium risk organisations
• 89% of NEBOSH International General Certificate holders rated the syllabus as useful or very useful
• Showcases real experiences from safety professionals on how NEBOSH IGC supported career growth.
• Ideal first step for building a professional career in health and safety
• Designed to meet today’s real workplace health and safety needs
• Reflects strong employer recognition and preference across industries.
• Covers general workplace issues applicable across multiple industry sectors
• Provides a strong foundation in risk management, workplace hazards, and legal compliance
• Gives a valuable overview and acts as a sound basis for further professional safety studies
• Meets the requirement for Associate Membership category of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM, UK)
• Proven to support organisational goals by reducing workplace injuries and illness
• Helps boost employee wellbeing and strengthen overall health and safety culture
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to health and safety, supporting business growth and credibility

Who can Pursue the NEBOSH IGC Course?

• Ideal for managers, supervisors and workers in any type of organisation
• Perfect for freshers and safety aspirants planning to build a career in health and safety
• Suitable for anyone with health and safety responsibilities who needs a broad understanding to manage day-to-day workplace risks effectively
• Strong option for professionals planning a career change into health and safety

What are the Topics Covered in NEBOSH IGC?

Unit GIC1: Management of Health and Safety (Theory Paper)

• Element 1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Element 3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Unit GIC2: Risk Assessment (Practical Risk Assessment)

• Element 5: Physical and psychological health
• Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
• Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
• Element 8: General workplace issues
• Element 9: Work equipment
• Element 10: Fire
• Element 11: Electricity

What are the Prerequisites for NEBOSH IGC?

• No formal prerequisites; basic English reading and writing proficiency is recommended

What is the Duration of this course?

Type	Training Days	Training Hours
Day	10	63hrs
Evening	20	63 hrs (mandatory) /65 hrs

How Assessment will be Conducted for this NEBOSH IGC course?

Unit GIC1

• Scenario-based examination
• 24 hours provided to complete the assessment
• Access to course materials and digital reference sources permitted
• Closing Interview will be conducted by an Interviewer
• Assessment marked by a NEBOSH-appointed examiner
• Minimum pass standard: 45 marks

Unit GIC2

• Risk assessment project submission
• Electronic submission only
• Assessed using a points-based marking system under the revised syllabus
• Assessment sections include Background, Risk Assessment, Hazard Prioritisation, and Communicate, Check, Review
• Marks are awarded across sections using 1-mark, 2-mark, and 3-mark allocations, totalling 100 marks
• Minimum pass standard: 60 marks
• Assessment marked by a NEBOSH-appointed examiner
• Submission deadline is 10 working days after the GIC1 examination

Results and Certification

How are results issued?

• Results for both units are issued on the same day
• Results are released 60 working days after the 24-hour scenario-based assessment (GIC1)
• Learners receive the full qualification outcome at the same time

What is required to achieve the qualification?

• A Pass is required in both GIC1 and GIC2

How is the qualification graded?

• The overall grade is based only on the GIC1 result
• Grades awarded are Distinction, Credit, or Pass

When is the certificate issued?

• The certificate parchment is issued only after both GIC1 and GIC2 are passed

What will be the next qualification to pursue after NEBOSH IGC?

• NEBOSH IDIP Level 6

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