
Description
What is the NEBOSH International General Certificate?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is recognised as the world’s leading qualification for Health and Safety professionals and is trusted by numerous renowned organisations globally.
Over 170,000 qualified professionals hold a NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Accredited by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), NEBOSH IGC is a Level 3 (similar to a GCE A Level) qualification that covers key areas of global occupational health and safety, including:
- Assessment of Health and Safety performances
- Key international Health and Safety standards
- Efficient workplace Health and Safety management
- Identification and control of risks and hazards at work
- Practical use of course-related knowledge and understanding
This universally recognised certification validates your ability to create safer workplaces, promote employee well-being, and open doors to better career prospects.
What you will learn
Our NEBOSH IGC qualification is your best answer to everyday occupational health and safety issues. After completion, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Perform basic formal risk assessments
- Work efficiently within a H&S management system
- Advocate for health and safety improvements at work
- Inform employees of their workplace health and safety responsibilities
- Create safe working procedures (confined space procedures, permit-to-work systems, contingency plans, etc.)
- Monitor, audit, and assess your organisation’s H&S management system’s efficacy
- Identify and control workplace change-related risks and hazards
- Actively involve yourself in incident investigations
- Manage the health and safety of contractors