NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
The NEW 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 practices and international standards, such as the International Labor Organization (ILO) codes of practice.
Local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study program where relevant and appropriate.
NEBOSH IGC qualification is widely taken as a first step towards a career in health and safety and is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).
The qualification also features a practical workplace assessment. Trainovate is the leading provider of NEBOSH in the Philippines.
Course Contents
Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety • 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 IG2: 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
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50 working days. Once NEBOSH issues the result of the second successful unit, the learner will have 20 working days to either: tell NEBOSH in writing that they want to re-sit a SUCCESSFUL unit to improve their grade OR submit an Enquiry About Result (EAR) Policy.
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IG1 (Management of health and safety): Question paper – 11 questions (one 20-mark question and ten 8-mark questions)
IG2 (Risk Assessment): Practical assessment
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What are the new NEBOSH IG units called?
– Unit IG1: Management of health and safety
– Unit IG2: Risk Assessment
How many days of review is the new NEBOSH IG?
– For Unit IG1: 4 days
– For Unit IG2: 5 days
What are the entry requirements for NEBOSH IG?
– There are no formal entry requirements BUT we highly recommend to have an introductory courses focused on Occupational Safety and Health such as IOSH & OSHA or NEBOSH HSW
How is the NEBOSH IG assessed?
– For Unit IG1: 45 marks (1 20-mark questions and ten 8-mark questions)
– For Unit IG2: You can only achieve a “Pass or Failed” for the Assessment.
What are the NEBOSH IG Qualification Grades?
– The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit IG1:
• Distinction: 75 marks or higher
• Credit: 65-74 marks
• Pass: 45-64 marks
How long does it take to release the NEBOSH IG results?
– 50 working days. Once NEBOSH issues the result of the second successful unit, the learner will have 20 working days to either: tell NEBOSH in writing that they want to re-sit a SUCCESSFUL unit to improve their grade OR submit an Enquiry About Result (EAR) Policy.
What if I failed the NEBOSH IG EXAMINATION or RISK Assessment?
– For Unit IG1: If the learner failed the unit, learner can schedule with Trainovate™ for the next examination fee. Please take note that there is NO LIMIT of times a learner can re-sit unit(s) within the five-year period. A refund will not be given if the learner register to re-sit a unit before an original unit result is known. If the re-sit result is known. If the re-sit result is lower than the original mark, they will keep the original mark awarded for the unit. Re-sits marks are not capped.
– For Unit IG2: If you need to resubmit, you will need to register for the assessment again and pay the appropriate fee. You are not limited on the number of times that you can resubmit the practical for marking. However, you must remember that both of the units (IG and IG2 must be passed within five year period)
How long can I expect before I receive the certificate?
– 40 working days.
