NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is recommended for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders who are responsible for implementing and maintaining Health and Safety practices within their organisation, anywhere in the world.

It is a great qualification for people that are looking to start their career in health and safety, or for those already working in this environment who are looking to develop their current knowledge and skills.

NEBOSH recommends that learners have achieved an International English Language Testing System of 6.0 or higher in order to properly understand and complete this course.

The International General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.

It covers the main international requirements for health and safety. The course covers essential learning such as why health and safety management is important in the workplace, and how to identify and control workplace hazards.

Completing this qualification successfully will help you to:

• Justify the need for health and safety improvement
• Advise on the main duties for health and safety at work
• Help to manage contractors and visitors to your workplace
• Work within a health and safety management system (such as ISO 45001)
• Carry out general risk assessments at work

The course is split into two units both of which must be successfully completed to obtain the full certificate qualification, then 11 elements listed below:

Unit GIC1: 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 GIC2: 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

This qualification is split into two separately assessed units. The assessment for unit GIC1 is a scenario-based open book/online assessment, and unit GIC2 is a work-based risk assessment.

GIC1:

Open book assessments provide learners with the opportunity to be assessed on their knowledge and how they apply it, while still maintaining work and family commitments. The NEBOSH International General Certificate GIC1 unit exam provides learners with a 24-hour period to break the examination into smaller chunks. You are expected to properly plan, draft, amend and submit your online paper across this 24-hour period.

As part of the open book examination, you are able to use your notes, textbooks and the internet to research during the exam. This does not necessarily make the online exam any easier.

All learners are required to complete a short closing interview after the OBE exam has taken place. This interview is to ensure that learners completed their exam themselves, and is conducted by an ACT tutor over video conferencing software.

GIC2:

The GIC2 is a risk assessment practical submitted digitally. This practical is completed based on your workplace, and involves profiling and prioritising risks, inspecting the workplace, recognising a range of common hazards, evaluating risks, recommending further control measures and planning actions.

Both units must be successfully completed within 5 years to achieve the full NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

The exams are run regularly throughout the year.

If you would like to contact our team regarding exams please do so via:

By Email: central.admin@actassociates.co.uk
By Telephone: 01384 447915

In the unfortunate event that you are unsuccessful in your attempt at the GIC1 assessment paper for the NEBOSH International General Certificate, we offer support to help you improve. Our tutor will review your paper thoroughly and provide detailed feedback on the areas where you could improve. This feedback will help guide your preparation for your resit, ensuring you are better equipped to succeed the next time around.

We are committed to supporting you throughout your learning journey and helping you achieve your health and safety goals.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate course takes approximately 105 hours of study to complete, it involves a minimum of 65 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading.

• When studying through classroom, in-house, or virtual classroom learning, the course is typically completed in 9 days. This intensive format allows for a more focused and immersive learning experience, where you can engage directly with expert tutors and fellow learners in a structured environment. This option is ideal for those who prefer a more condensed and interactive approach to studying.
• When studying through online eLearning, we recommend allocating between 105 and 115 hours of study time. This is typically completed within a 3 to 10-month period, depending on your personal pace and schedule.

Expert created study books in partnership with RMS Publishing.

All of our NEBOSH Certificate classroom taught and virtual courses come with a complementary RMS study book. together with quality supporting materials.

Each publication has been developed by our expert tutors to reflect the content of the NEBOSH syllabus, as well as a detailed assessment guide, a list of relevant legislation, revision checklist and study questions to help you prepare for your assessments.

Our study books are ideal to use as a reference guide during your open book exams and in your role as a health and safety professional.

Achieving the NEBOSH International General certificate opens up several opportunities for further specialisation and professional development in the field of health and safety. You can pursue additional NEBOSH qualifications focused on specific industries and areas, such as process safety, construction, leadership, fire safety and environment management.

The General Certificate is also a solid foundation for those wishing to advance their careers further by pursuing the NEBOSH Diploma. The Diploma is a more advanced qualification and is often a requirement for higher-level roles in health and safety management, providing a deeper, more detailed understanding of the subject.

As a Gold Standard NEBOSH Learning Partner, we have been delivering NEBOSH training since 1991, offering our expertise and experience to help you succeed in your health and safety career.

Our online e-learning course is designed to provide a flexible, self-paced learning experience. You can gradually work through each element at your own speed until you feel ready to take your assessments. It’s an ideal option for those with busy schedules, individuals transitioning into a new career, or those studying as part of their current job role.

The course license is valid for 12 months from setup, giving you ample time to complete your studies at your convenience.

Key features:

• Personalised Study Plan: We provide a plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you stay on track and monitor your progress throughout the course.
• Practice Assessments: At key milestones, you’ll complete practice assessments for Units GIC1 and GIC2, which are marked by NEBOSH-approved tutors. You’ll receive constructive feedback to help you improve before your final assessments.
• Personalised Feedback on Formative Assessments: You’ll receive detailed feedback on formative assessments similar to the NEBOSH scenario-based assessment (SBA) and the GIC2 risk assessment, helping you identify areas for improvement.
• Comprehensive and Informative Content: The course closely follows the official NEBOSH syllabus, ensuring that you have all the essential content and resources needed to succeed in your assessments

Course support

• Tutor support – We offer tutor support via email. If you have any questions that you need help with, one of our experts will reply to you.
• Telephone Technical Support – We have technical support available via telephone during UK office hours (8:30am to 5pm GMT).
• Email Technical Support – If your time zone means that you cannot call during our UK office hours, we are able to reply to any technical problems as soon as possible via email.

Is the study book included?

The RMS Publishing Study Guide for the NEBOSH International General Certificate is an optional extra. The e-learning course contains everything that you need, but many learners choose to purchase a study book as a physical learning aid for their assessment, and employment after completing the course.