NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Online Course

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) is one of the most popular and recognised health and safety qualifications in the world. It is the first step in building your international health and safety career!

Designed for managers, supervisors and employees, the IGC is an essential qualification for anyone working in or wanting to work in safety & health anywhere in the world. It gives you invaluable knowledge and skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.

For more information, download the NEBOSH International General Certificate Leaflet here.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate online course is offered in partnership between Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd and Astutis Ltd (Learning Partner Number 807), a leading HSE consultancy and training and international e-learning provider. It is perfect if you need a flexible study method to suit you. This engaging online course provides you with everything you need to pass the NEBOSH Certificate with Astutis’ high-quality resources plus expert tutor support from Horizon.

Why Take the NEBOSH International General Certificate course?

Relevant to every workplace it is the most widely respected health and safety qualification of its kind in the world, boosting your career prospects
It is trusted by many global organizations such as Shell, BP, Nestle and the Dubai World Trade Centre
Increase your health and safety knowledge and gain practical skills to use in your job
Maintain compliance and improve H&S performance in your company
NEBOSH’s qualifications are recognised by relevant professional membership bodies
It entitles you to Associate Membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management IIRSM (AIIRSM)
If you have two years full time or five years of part-time work experience working in health and safety, you’ll also be able to apply for Technical Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)

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NEBOSH Certificate Course Key Facts
Learning Methods	Online, Live Online, Classroom and In-company
Units	IG1: Recommended tuition hours: 26, Recommended self-study hours: 20 IG2: Recommended tuition hours: 39, Recommended self-study hours: 20
Assessments	IG1: NEBOSH Online Open Book Exam IG2: Practical risk assessment at your workplace
Entry Requirements	You don’t need any previous health and safety knowledge or experience to take the course. But you will need to have a good level of English to be able to understand complex concepts and discuss them in your exam.

NEBOSH International General Certificate Course Syllabus

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is divided into two units IG1 and IG2 which are assessed separately:

IG1 – four elements made up of:

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

IG2 – a practical risk assessment exercise demonstrating an understanding of elements 5 – 11, including:

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

For further details of the qualification, download the NEBOSH Qualification guide for learners.

How long does it take to complete the NEBOSH International General Certificate?

NEBOSH recommends 110 hours to complete the course. The length of time it takes depending on your learning method.

Online Course: This usually takes around 80 – 120 hours to complete but is flexible and can be worked around you and your commitments. You will have access to the e-learning resources and online tutor support for 12 months from the start of the course date.

Live Online/Classroom Course: Tutor-led courses consists of two split weeks (10 days). Sessions are usually scheduled from 9am – 4pm GMT.

Please register your place for the exams 8 weeks before the exam date to ensure you get a space!

What are the learning options for the NEBOSH International General Certificate?

We offered flexible methods of learning so that you can choose those that are best suited to your individual requirements and the needs of your organisation.

☑ Online Course – Interactive E-learning with tutor support. Study at a time and place that suits you with help whenever you need it.

☑ Live Online: Use real time Microsoft Teams online classes and brings our NEBOSH tutor-led training straight to your home.

☑ In-company Training: Traditional, tutor-led training for you and your colleagues.

☑ Classroom Course – Traditional, tutor-led training for you on specific dates, usually consisting of two split weeks (10 days).

How is the NEBOSH Certificate assessed?

There are two assessments for the NEBOSH General Certificate:

An online open-book assessment assessing the knowledge gained in elements 1 – 4.
A practical assignment to demonstrate the skills learned in elements 5-11.

You need to pass both assessments to achieve your NEBOSH International General Certificate.

Why study NEBOSH International General Certificate online course with Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd

Horizon Risk Consultancy Ltd has been awarded the NEBOSH Gold provider status and we make sure our learners receive the best experience with our online NEBOSH International General Certificate course.
It’s packed with plenty of interactive activities, videos using real-life examples to keep you engaged. Our online learning is structured with short study sessions so you can work through the course stress-free.
Comprehensive preparation for success in your exam and work with the ExamSmart approach to get you exam ready step by step.
Exam preparation includes 2 x webinars covering exam tips, guide on completing your practical and plenty of exam question practice and guidance.
The TrackSmart tool gives you a learning plan to keep you updated on your progress in line with your ideal exam date or the number of hours you can commit to studying.
A dedicated NEBOSH Certificate tutor to offer you one-to-one support via email or phone examiners every step of the learning experience.
Community and 1-to-1 support forums – you can share ideas with other learners and get your questions answered by tutors.

Exam Dates

7 April 2021
9 June 2021
4 August 2021
6 October 2021
1 December 2021

Course Cost

The course fee is £540 inclusive of VAT plus £150 NEBOSH exam registration fee.

Book the course with us today. For more information on how studying a NEBOSH training course at Horizon Risk Consultancy can benefit you and your workplace, please call 01484 937128 or email info@horizonriskconsultancy.com