NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Build the practical knowledge and skills needed to manage workplace health and safety, identify and control risks, strengthen safety culture and contribute to safer, healthier workplaces.

Study Period

Approximately 110–125 Hours

Delivery

Online

Online Access

Up to 12 Months

Language

English

Program Overview

Everything you need to know, at a glance

1. Program at a Glance

Qualification

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Awarding Body

NEBOSH

Online Course Provider

Astutis Ltd, United Kingdom

Offered In Association With

Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc.

Astutis Learning Partner Status

NEBOSH GOLD Learning Partner #807

Delivery

Online

Study Period

Approximately 110–125 Hours

Online Access

Up to 12 Months

Units

GIC1 + GIC2

Qualification Level

SCQF Level 6 – Equivalent to RQF Level 3

Credits

11 Credits

Entry Requirements

None

Language

English

Registration Fee

US $75

Tuition Fee

US $1,200

Discount

US $362

Final Tuition

US $838

Final Tuition & Registration

US$ 913

NEBOSH identifies the qualification as SCQF Level 6, equivalent to RQF Level 3, comprising 5 credits for GIC1 and 6 credits for GIC2.

2. About This Program

Build the Knowledge to Make Workplaces Safer

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the world’s most established health and safety qualifications and provides a practical foundation for individuals responsible for workplace health and safety.

The qualification is relevant across industries and is designed to help learners understand how health and safety should be managed effectively in the workplace.

Learners develop practical capabilities in risk assessment, workplace hazard control, health and safety management systems, safety culture, incident investigation, monitoring and organizational improvement.

This online pathway is delivered by Astutis Ltd, a NEBOSH GOLD Learning Partner, in association with Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc.

The flexible online format enables learners to progress through the course at their own pace while receiving access to structured digital learning resources designed to prepare them for the GIC1 and GIC2 assessments.

The qualification is suitable both for individuals who already have health and safety responsibilities and those seeking to begin or advance a career in occupational health and safety.

3. Who Should Enrol

This qualification is suitable for:

Health & Safety Professionals

Individuals seeking a respected foundation in occupational health and safety practice.

Managers & Supervisors

Professionals responsible for teams, operations and workplace risk.

Safety Representatives

Employees supporting workplace safety systems, risk assessment and incident prevention.

Operations & Project Professionals

Managers and coordinators responsible for work activities where health and safety forms an important part of operational performance.

HR & Administrative Professionals

Professionals involved in workplace policy, employee wellbeing, compliance and organizational risk.

Career Starters

Individuals seeking to begin a professional career in occupational health and safety.

Employers & Organizations

Companies seeking to strengthen internal health and safety competence and develop employees with practical risk-management capabilities.

4. What You Will Learn

By the end of this program, learners should be able to:
These outcomes reflect the capabilities identified in the official NEBOSH learner guide.

5. Why Choose This Qualification?

Internationally Respected Qualification

The International General Certificate is widely used as a foundation qualification for occupational health and safety professionals around the world.

Relevant Across Industries

The principles covered are applicable across sectors including oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, logistics, services, healthcare and corporate environments.

Practical Risk-Management Skills

The qualification goes beyond theory and develops practical capability in workplace risk assessment and control.

Health & Safety Management Systems

Understand how effective occupational health and safety management systems operate, including key concepts associated with ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH 2001.

Flexible Online Study

Study through an online learning environment that allows you to organize your studies around employment, professional and personal commitments.

Up to 12 Months’ Online Access

Learners receive extended access to the online learning environment, providing flexibility to progress through the course within the available access period.

Career Development

The qualification provides an important foundation for individuals building careers in occupational health and safety.

Delivered by a NEBOSH GOLD Learning Partner

The online course is delivered by Astutis Ltd, NEBOSH GOLD Learning Partner #807, in association with Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc.

6. Qualification Structure

The qualification consists of two units:

Management of Health and Safety

GIC1 develops the management knowledge required to understand why health and safety matters and how effective workplace health and safety systems operate.

Risk Assessment

GIC2 focuses on the practical identification, evaluation and control of workplace hazards and risks.
Learners must successfully complete both GIC1 and GIC2 to achieve the full NEBOSH International General Certificate.

7. Course Content — Unit GIC1: Management of Health and Safety

Understand the moral, financial and legal reasons for managing occupational health and safety.
Understand the principles and components of effective occupational health and safety management systems.
Develop practical understanding of risk management and the human factors influencing workplace health and safety.
Understand how organizations measure and improve health and safety performance.

8. Workplace Hazards & Risk Assessment — Unit GIC2

Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health

Understand workplace conditions and factors that may affect physical and psychological health.

Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health

Identify and control risks associated with musculoskeletal health and work activities.

Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents

Understand risks arising from exposure to chemical and biological agents and how those risks can be controlled.

Element 8: General Workplace Issues

Recognize and manage common risks arising from workplace activities and conditions.

Element 9: Work Equipment

Understand the hazards associated with workplace machinery and equipment and the principles used to control those risks.

Element 10: Fire

Recognize fire hazards and understand appropriate fire-prevention and protection measures.

Element 11: Electricity

Understand common electrical hazards and appropriate risk-control measures.

These seven hazard elements provide the principal knowledge required for the GIC2 practical workplace risk assessment.

9. Practical Risk Assessment

Apply Your Learning to a Real Workplace

Learners are required to:

10. How You Will Study

Flexible Online Study Through Astutis

The course is delivered through a structured online learning format provided by Astutis. The online pathway requires approximately 110–125 hours of study, with learners receiving up to 12 months’ access to the online learning environment. This delivery approach enables learners to study from their preferred location and organize their learning around employment and other responsibilities.

Approximate Study Commitment

110–125 Hours

Online Access

Up to 12 Months

11. Assessment

Two assessments — one international qualification.

Online Scenario-Based Open-Book Examination

Pass Mark: 45 Marks or Higher

Practical Risk Assessment

Must be submitted within 10 Working Days after the GIC1 assessment, achieving 60% or higher.

12. Qualification Grading

75 or Higher

Distinction

65–74

Credit

45–64

Pass

0–44

Refer

GIC2 must also be successfully passed, with a required score of 60% or higher. The learner’s final qualification grade is based on the mark achieved in the GIC1 open-book examination. Both units must be passed for the qualification to be awarded.

13. Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the NEBOSH International General Certificate.

English Language

Learners should have a sufficient standard of English to understand the course content and complete the assessments. NEBOSH recommends an English-language standard equivalent to approximately IELTS 6.0 or higher.

Workplace Access for GIC2

Learners should have access to a suitable workplace or work environment that enables them to complete the practical risk-assessment requirements.

12. Tuition & Payment

Registration Fee

US $75

Original Tuition

US $1,200

Discount

- US $362

Special Tuition

US $838

Final Tuition & Registration

US $913

You Save US $362

The tuition applies to the Astutis Online NEBOSH International General Certificate, comprising approximately 110–125 hours of online study with access to the online learning environment for up to 12 months.

15. Professional Recognition & Career Development

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – IOSH

Potential membership progression includes Associate membership (AIOSH) and Technical membership (Tech IOSH), subject to the applicable membership body’s requirements.

International Institute of Risk & Safety Management – IIRSM

The qualification may support application for Associate membership (AIIRSM), subject to IIRSM’s requirements.

16. Benefits for Employers

Strengthen Health & Safety Capability Within Your Organization

17. Learn Through a NEBOSH SILVER Learning Partner

Study with Astutis Through Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc.

Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc. provides a local and regional point of engagement for learners accessing this Astutis online NEBOSH pathway.

Astutis – NEBOSH GOLD Learning Partner #807

Astutis is a NEBOSH GOLD Learning Partner, providing the online learning platform, course content and associated learning support for this delivery pathway.

Flexible Online Training

Study through Astutis’s online learning environment from your preferred location.

Approximately 110–125 Hours of Study

Follow a structured online pathway designed to prepare learners for both GIC1 and GIC2.

Up to 12 Months’ Online Access

Learners have extended access to the online course environment to provide flexibility in completing their studies.

Learner Support

Receive guidance throughout the enrolment, learning and assessment-preparation process.

18. Corporate & Workforce Training

Build Safer, More Capable Teams

This qualification is particularly suitable for organizations seeking to strengthen occupational health and safety capabilities among:

19. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEBOSH International General Certificate?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a professional health and safety qualification designed to provide a broad understanding of workplace health and safety management and risk control.
It is suitable for managers, supervisors, workers and anyone who needs a broad understanding of occupational health and safety to manage day-to-day workplace risks effectively. It is also widely used as an entry point into a health and safety career.
The Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc. course is delivered through Virtual Instructor-Led training, with scheduled live online sessions.
The structured study period is 10 weeks.
No. NEBOSH specifies no formal entry requirements for the qualification.
NEBOSH recommends English-language ability equivalent to approximately IELTS 6.0 or higher.
There are two units: GIC1 – Management of Health and Safety, and GIC2 – Risk Assessment.
GIC1 is assessed through a 5-hour Open Book Examination.
GIC2 is a 4-hour practical risk assessment in which learners apply their knowledge to a workplace environment.
Yes. Learners must achieve a Pass in both GIC1 and GIC2 to receive the qualification.
Distinction: 75+. Credit: 65–74. Pass: 45–64. GIC2 must also be passed.
Yes. The qualification is designed for use across different types of organizations and industries.
Yes. NEBOSH specifically identifies the International General Certificate as a valuable first step for many people entering occupational health and safety.
Yes. Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc. can support organizational enrolment and private virtual cohorts.

20. Related Occupational Health & Safety Courses

OFFERED IN ASSOCIATION WITH ASTUTIS, A NEBOSH GOLD PARTNER

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Build the Skills to Make Workplaces Safer

Develop practical expertise in occupational health and safety management, workplace risk assessment, hazard control, safety culture and organizational performance through the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Build the Skills to Make Workplaces Safer

Develop practical expertise in occupational health and safety management, workplace risk assessment, hazard control, safety culture and organizational performance through the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.