Introduction

Achieve recognition for your health and safety skills and knowledge anywhere in the world with the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

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. No previous health and safety knowledge is required.

Managers, supervisors and employees throughout the world take the NEBOSH International General Certificate because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities in any country and in any kind of organisation.

Holders of NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Student to Teacher Ratio:

Student to teacher ratio is 1:15

Mode of Assessment:

There will be a Written Examination and Practical Assessment for the course. This is a classroom based learning programme.
 

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Unit IGC1: Management of International health and safety
Learning outcomes:
▪ International standards for health and safety at work
▪ Implementation of health and safety management systems

1. Element 1 - Foundations in health and safety 
2. Element 2 - Health and safety management systems 
3. Element 3 - Health and safety management systems
4. Element 4 - Health and safety management systems
5. Element 5 - Health and safety management systems 

​​​​​​​Unit GC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards
Learning outcomes:
▪ Indentification of workplace hazards
▪ Methods of hazard control

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 - Electical safety
Element 6 - Fire safety
Element 7 - Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control
Element 8 - Physical and psychological health hazards and risk control

Unit GC3: Health and safety application
Learning outcomes:
▪ Practical application of knowledge and understanding

Entry Requirements

• Academic Level: GCE O Levels
• Language Proficiency: WPLN Level 6
• Work experience: 3-4 years

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Mode of Study: Part-time
Course Duration: 2 months
Contact hours: 92 hours
Schedule: Every Sunday (9 am to 5 pm)

Fees & Funding

$1500