NEBOSH IGC Online – Open Book Exam

What is NEBOSH IGC Course?

NEBOSH IGC is said to be the world’s most preferred safety course among safety professionals. Recently, the IGC syllabus was updated by NEBOSH in consultation with OHS experts and leading organizations. The new NEBOSH IGC meets the current trend of the digital age and enables easy understanding of health and safety principles & practices.

The newly revised IGC syllabus focuses on critical topics that ensure safety at workplace. Also, it includes practical assessment which enables a learner to get a hold of the real-time work environment and gain insights about application of safety concepts in the work place. On successful completion of NEBOSH IGC course, one can achieve the pinnacle of occupational health & safety management plan for their workplace and thereby, ensure safe & healthy work environment.

What is NEBOSH Open Book Exam?

Keeping safety as a priority during the COVID-19 Pandemic, NEBOSH introduced the First ever pattern of Open Book Exam for the NEBOSH IGC course. This exam pattern involves remote & online assessments where the learner can write the exam right from their home. The learner will be given 24hrs to complete the NEBOSH Open Book Exam during which the study material / online resource can be accessed. The exam will include scenario-based questions for which the learner is expected to extract the answer from the given resource. After the NEBOSH Open Book Exam, a closing interview will be conducted by an interviewer from the institute. Based on the NEBOSH Open Book Exam, learners will be interrogated.

Why Choose NEBOSH IGC Course?

Because that’s what the world organizations are looking for! With safety becoming a primary concern, there is a way higher demand for safety professionals who hold the appropriate safety qualification. In line with that, NEBOSH IGC is the leading & most recognized safety course which is accepted globally. There are more than 90,000 people around the world who hold the prestigious NEBOSH IGC Certification. The NEBOSH IGC course is perfectly designed to meet the needs of the employer seeking to make the workplace safer. And with a facility to pursue the course online, it is made more convenient to become a NEBOSH IGC certified professional. This course is ideal for fresher, managers, supervisors, and anyone holding health & safety responsibilities.

What are the benefits of Online NEBOSH IGC Course?

• Get a deeper insight into effectively managing health & safety at your workplace
• Identify & control workplace hazards
• Ensure that your business meets safety standards & legislation
• Meet the academic requirements for TECH IOSH, AIOSH, and AIIRSM memberships
• Serves as a strong foundation to progress to the NEBOSH International Diploma which is the next level in the safety course
• Pursue a strong career in health & safety.

Who can pursue the Online NEBOSH IGC course?

• Managers, supervisors, or any type of workers
• Fresher and Safety aspirants
• Safety professionals looking to enhance their safety career
• Anyone who holds the responsibility of maintaining safety at workplace
• For career changeover

What are the topics covered in NEBOSH IGC?

Unit IG1: Management of health and safety (Theory Paper)

• 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 (Practical assessment)

• Physical and psychological health
• Musculoskeletal health
• Chemical and biological agents
• General workplace issues
• Work equipment
• Fire
• Electricity

What are the Prerequisites for Online NEBOSH IGC?

Though there is no specified pre-requisite for pursuing this course, it is recommended to have good proficiency to read / write English.

What is the duration of this course?

Type	Training Days	Hours Per Day	Training Hours​
Day	12	6	72hrs
Evening	24	2.5 / 3	65hrs (mandatory) /72hrs

How assessment will be conducted for this Online NEBOSH IGC course?

Unit IG1

• Assessment will be done through Open book Exam
• 24hrs will be allocated for completing the open book exam
• Access your course material / digital source
• A Closing Interview will be conducted by an Interviewer
• Minimum pass standard: 45 marks

Unit IG2

• Practical Assessment
• Submissions - electronic only.
• Results will be notified as either ‘Pass’ or ‘Refer’

Certification is awarded to the candidates who achieve a minimum of “PASS” standard in both IG1 and IG2

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

• NEBOSH IDIP (Level 6)
• NEBOSH IDEM (Level 6)

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